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Work on bringing cross-progression to Apex Legends has been frustrated by a recent spate of hacks
Read More »Development on Apex Legends’ cross-progression has been disrupted by recent hacks
Respawn opens new Vancouver studio to focus on Apex Legends development
"We're very excited about bringing this to Vancouver"
Read More »Apex Legends is the Cloverfield Paradox of games – and EA specifically needed that
Incredible secrecy, a free-to-play model and a perfectly stage-managed launch, Apex Legends is a huge achievement already
Read More »EA acquires Titanfall developer Respawn
Developer Respawn Entertainment has been acquired by publishing partner EA. Respawn was formed out of the ashes of Activision’s high-profile bust-up with former Call of Duty creators Infinity Ward. Founders Jason West and Vince Zampella left the studio in the wake of the turbulence, forming Respawn and signing a publishing …
Read More »Respawn Entertainment to be purchased by EA
The Titanfall developer will join the EA family in a deal worth over $300 million
Read More »Titanfall 2 will not have a season pass, all maps will be free
Titanfall 2 will not have a season pass, instead all future maps and modes will be free updates for all players. Unlike almost every other shooter that has, or is due to launch this year, EA and Respawn have opted against charging for multiplayer DLC, instead giving it away to …
Read More »Titanfall 2 will have PS4 Pro support on the disk
Titanfall 2 will ship with PlayStation 4 Pro support on the disk, meaning no update will be required to get it looking amazing on the upcoming console. Titanfall producer Drew McCoy revealed that support for the upcoming PS4 Pro is included on the disk when talking to fans on Twitter. …
Read More »Respawn is making a Star Wars game
Another Star Wars outing is to emerge from the loins of the EA-Disney video games agreement, this time from Titanfall developer Respawn. The studio is working with both its publishing partner and LucasFilm. The title is described as a third person action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. The …
Read More »Divide and conquer: the next step for Respawn
Spurred by the success of Titanfall, Respawn Entertainment is gearing up its workforce for a follow-up to the robotic first-person shooter – as well as something completely new. HR and recruiting manager Kristin Christopher tells Matthew Jarvis who will fit the bill
Read More »Titanfall 2 toys announced for Q4 2016
Q4 2016 is increasingly looking like the probable release date for Titanfall 2. Polygon reports that a press release from toy firm McFarlane has confirmed a partnership with developer Respawn to make a line of Titanfall 2 toys due for release in winter 2016. The toys will be seven inches …
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