ICYMI: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Now Releasing In April

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been delayed by Respawn Entertainment, but hopefully the wait won't be too long. The game will now debut on April 28 rather than March 17, as originally planned.

According to a tweet (which you can see below) from Respawn, the game's content is finished, and the company is now only focused on addressing problems, guaranteeing stability, and further perfecting the user experience. Since the team is so dedicated, it will take an additional six weeks to ensure that Survivor runs as smoothly as butter. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Now Arrives April 28th pic.twitter.com/PNtsL6kmER

— EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) January 31, 2023

Apex Legends Mobile Releases Tomorrow, May 17

Apex Legends Mobile will be available tomorrow, May 17th. Anyone interested in checking out the battle royale can on iOS and Android. Fans can pre-register to be notified when Apex Legends Mobile becomes available for download. Respawn claims that by signing up, you will be helping the community in unlocking special incentives. Cross-play with the PC and console versions is not enabled for the iOS and Android versions.

So close. Just out of reach. Apex Legends Mobile is launching May 17!

Help the community unlock the pre-registration rewards:

Android - pre-register now! https://t.co/IB2byHq93p
iOS - sign up here for pre-reg updates: https://t.co/A0s3xZpbQK pic.twitter.com/aL5pyXwRAn

— Apex Legends Mobile (@PlayApexMobile) May 11, 2022

Apex Legends Cross-Progression Coming In 2022

Those of you hoping for cross-progression in Apex Legends will have to wait a bit longer says development studio, Respawn Entertainment. While the game supports cross-play with other systems, cross-progression is the next natural step for the game. The news comes from Respawn’s director of comms ‘rkrigney’ who recently participated in a Reddit Ask Me Anything thread. Here’s what was said:

 “Cross-progression is gnarly as hell in terms of being a problem to solve,” they explain. “It’s not only that you have to solve the technical challenge of merging existing accounts, but there are also legal and contractual issues to navigate with purchasing on other platforms. Different regions have different laws. It’s a mess.” 

“Rkrigney also confirms that the team is “working on it, and we’re committed to delivering it” – although the rough release date isn’t until “next year.”

Apex Legends Is Getting A Deathmatch Mode

 Respawn Entertainment is adding a permanent game mode to Apex Legends as part of the Legacy update on May 4th. Arenas is a 3v3 team deathmatch mode that bears several similarities to Valorant. A few of the maps are drawn from locations in the battle royale maps. Check out the video blow for more info. 

Apex Legends Coming To Nintendo Switch In March

 Respawn Entertainment and EA have announced that Apex
Legends will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on March 9th. Apex Legends for the Nintendo Switch will support cross-platform play, the latest seasonal content, and full feature parity with the other versions of the game. The team says that because Apex Legends releases on the Switch after Season Eight, Switch players will receive 30 free levels for their Season 8 Battle Pass. The company also said that after the first two weeks after launch you will also earn double XP.

“Porting Apex Legends to its smallest screen yet is a major achievement, and we couldn’t have done it without our friends at Panic Button. We’re very proud of what the team has been able to achieve with some smart optimizations for the Switch port to deliver a full-featured Apex Legends experience on the go.

Apex Legends will launch on Switch with support for cross-platform play, our latest seasonal content, and full feature parity with the other versions of the game.

Plus, since we’re launching a few weeks after the start of Season 8, Switch players will be granted 30 free levels for their Season 8 Battle Pass. For the first two weeks after launch, playing on Switch will also earn you double XP.”

We're proud to announce that Apex Legends launches on Nintendo Switch on March 9th, 2021.

❗️: https://t.co/V19mWq3zF1 pic.twitter.com/EA3jCDMayf

— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) February 2, 2021

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is Now Updated For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ow has an update for next-gen optimization. The new update allows for backwards compatibility performance improvements for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. 

Electronic Arts took to the game's blog to detail the new update as seen below: 

High-Level Summary of Features:

• Improved framerate on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5
• Improved dynamic resolution ranges, for a higher resolution experience on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5
• Improved post-processing resolution for Xbox Series X and PS5. (Not Xbox Series S)

Console Specifics:

Xbox Series S

• Framerate has been increased to 60 FPS (up from 45 FPS)

Xbox Series X Performance mode

• Framerate has been increased to 60 FPS
• Dynamic resolution added in the range of 1080p to 1440p

Xbox Series X Normal mode (non-performance mode)

• Postprocessing has been increased to 4K
• Dynamic resolution in the range of 1512p to 2160p

PlayStation 5

• Framerate has been increased to 60 FPS (up from 45 FPS)
• Postprocessing increased to 1440p
• Dynamic resolution has been disabled and the game is rendering at 1200p (up from 810-1080p)

Apex Legends Season 3 Is Here

Season 3 of Apex Legends is upon us and includes Crypto, Apex's newest playable character, an all-new battle pass with more than 100 in-game items, the new charge rifle weapon, and a tweaked ranked mode. Respawn has also shared 'Forever Family,' the studio's latest animated character short. As expected, the short details the backstory of Crypto. 

Apex Legends Getting Solo Mode In Limited Event

Respawn has announced that, as part of the upcoming Iron Crown Collection event, players can FINALLY play solo matches for the first time in Apex Legends. Here’s hoping that solo mode is popular enough for it to be a permanent game mode. Apex Legends is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin.

Next week, only one can reign. 👑

The Iron Crown Collection Event featuring an all-new Solos limited time
mode begins 8/13. pic.twitter.com/8tG4EhIqQf

— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) August 6, 2019

Respawn Entertainment’s VR Will Be Revealed In September

Facebook and Oculus Studios have announced that we'll get our first look at that Respawn Entertainment’s VR game at Oculus Connect in September.

The news comes from Oculus' post announcing the dates for Oculus Connect 6, the annual convention for all things Oculus. It also details a bit about what we can expect from the game, not that any of it is particularly shocking for a virtual reality game made by Respawn.

"OC6 is also an amazing opportunity to see the latest from game developers around the world," the post reads. "Respawn Entertainment (Apex Legends and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order) will join us at this year’s show to reveal a new AAA first-person combat title made in partnership with Oculus Studios, including the first hands-on playable demo." Oculus Connect takes place on September 25 - 26.

You’ll Soon Be Able To Play Apex Legends On The Go

During EA’s quarterly earnings call, the company said it would release a version of Apex Legends (Titanfall-based battle royale title) for mobile devices. No specific date was given. It’ll be interesting to see how the game plays on mobile. If it’s anything like how Fortnite plays, it will be a hard pass from me. Thought ? 

Apex Legends Is A Battle Royale Game Set In The Titanfall Universe

Respawn Entertainment and EA have revealed Apex Legends, a free-to-play Battle Royale game set in the Titanfall universe. The game takes place 30 years after the events of Titanfall 2.

Apex Legends is a hero-focused take on the growing battle royale genre that pits squads of threes together, with each player taking on the role of a character imbued with special powers and tactics. The game is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Is Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Title

During EA’s Play press conference, Respawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella announced that their upcoming Star Wars game is coming holiday season 2019. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order allows players to play as Jedi between episodes III and IV, and features a dark setting. That’s all we know for now but hopefully we learn more soon.

EA Confirms Respawn's Star Wars Game To Release By March 2020

During EA’s Q3 2018 earnings call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson and CFO Blake Jorgensen discussed the future of the company's Star Wars games. Specifically in regard to Respawn's already announced Star Wars game, Jorgensen said, while EA has "not announced our products for fiscal (year 2020) yet," Respawn's title "most likely will drop in Fiscal 20 versus another [Star Wars] Battlefront." Fiscal Year 2020 would not happen until April 1, 2019, with an end on March 31, 2020. That fiscal year would be the timeframe EA is projecting, though not necessarily defining as exactly when Respawn's Star Wars title may be released.

Respawn Entertainment Is Working On Oculus Rift VR Game

Titanfall developers Respawn Entertainment is promising a VR shooter for Oculus Rift in 2019. The announcement was made during the Oculus Connect event, and a blog post on the studio's website specifically mentions that it's not related to 2 of the properties the developer is working on: Titanfall and Star Wars. Thoughts ?

Titanfall 2 Getting New Map In Game Mode Soon

Respawn has announced that the Live Fire mode in Titanfall 2 will be available in February. It’s apparently inspired by playing speedball in paintball, according to the mode's designer Griffin Dean. In the 6 v 6 mode, players have 60 seconds to grab a neutral flag. Whoever has the flag when the timer runs out wins, regardless of how many lives have been lost up to that point. The mode will be available, for free, in February. Also in March, the map Colony will be available for free.

Titanfall: Frontline Has Been Cancelled

According to GamesIndustry.biz, Respawn Entertainemnt has cancelled Titanfall: Frontline. The Titanfall-themed mobile card game was to be the first in a multi-title partnership with mobile specialist Nexon. A statement on the Titanfall: Frontline website reads:

"We’ve learned an incredible amount in the beta test of Titanfall: Frontline, but in the end felt the experience wasn't ready to deliver the intense action-packed gameplay synonymous with Titanfall. While it’s never easy to cancel a game, we’re excited to take some of the concepts we saw resonate with players and build off of them in future Titanfall mobile games."

Those participating in the game's closed beta will see the servers shut off on January 20. 

Titanfall 2 Getting A New Titan, Legion

Titanfall 2 developer Respawn Enterainment have released a teaser trailer for a new Titan, Legion. Legion's main weapon is the minigun-like Predator Cannon, which utilizes two different modes: long-range and auto-lock. The long-range option seems to work like a regular gun; just aim the cannon at your enemies and pull the trigger. Auto-lock, on the other hand, seems like a special ability that allows players to hit enemies by only aiming in their general direction. The new Titan can also utilize its Gun Shield to defend itself. The shield can be active at the same time you're shooting enemies, but it only seems to protect its front. Titanfall 2 releases on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. 

Legion is the frontline in #Titanfall2, lock down the Frontier with his powerful Predator Cannon. pic.twitter.com/w5SrHXZoru

— Titanfall (@Titanfallgame) September 1, 2016

Angel City Returning In Titanfall 2

Respawn Entertainment has announced via its Twitter account that the iconic map Angel City for Titanfall will be returning in Titanfall 2 for free. Also those who preorder the game will get early access to the map. Titanfall 2 will be released on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. 

Titanfall 2's Multiplayer Technical Test Starts This Weekend

Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts announced Gamescom that Titanfall 2's open multiplayer technical test will start this weekend. The test will start on August 19 and will be available for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players for 2 weeks. Those who participate in the technical test during the first week will be able to play 2 different multiplayer modes, including a 5v5 mode called Bounty Hunt that pits a team of Pilots against an opposing group and the Remnant Fleet. The other is an 8v8 mode called Pilots vs. Pilots, which serves as a classic Pilots-only option. 2 maps will be available, Boomtown and Homestead. The second weekend will feature everything mentioned above as well as a 6v6 mode called Amped Hardpoint. A new map called Forward Base Kodai will be added as well. 2 brand new Titans, named Ion and Scorch, as well as a various tactical abilities like Grapple and Pulse Blade and an array of weapons including a shotgun called the Masttiff and a dual barrel SMG called the Alternator will also be added in week 2. Titanfall 2 launches on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Titanfall Developer Working On 3rd Person Star Wars Game

EA has announced that Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall) is working on a new 3rd person Star Wars game. In a post on EA's official site, executive vice president of EA Studios, Patrick Soderlund, confirmed that the game will be "an all-new 3rd person action adventure game set in the Star Wars universe" and that Respawn's project joins Star Wars titles in development at EA studios including Visceral Games, DICE, Capital Games, BioWare, and Motive. The project will be led by Stig Asmussen, who was the  creative director for God of War III. What do you think of Respawn making a  3rd person Star Wars game ? The fact that Stig Asmussen is the projects lead has me very excited and I can’t wait to see what he and his team create in the Star Wars universe.