Summary
Debuting in 2014, theTitanfallseries turns 10 this year, which makes its current state all the more disappointing for fans. Though it’s overshadowed by its successor now, the originalTitanfallwas a pretty big hit among both critics and audiences at the time of its initial release, with many praising the game’s traversal mechanics and pilot-Titan hybrid gameplay.Titanfall 2released just two years later, and while it was reviewed very similarly, the game has gone on to earn a reputation for being one of the greatest first-person shooters ever made.
But despite the series' presumed success, there hasn’t been a newTitanfallgame in eight years. And whileTitanfallfans are always convincedaTitanfall 3announcementis just around the corner, there’s no real evidence pointing to that being the case at all. Right now, there’s a big Titan-sized void left in the market, and it’s one that theBattlefieldfranchise could easily fill.
A Futuristic Battlefield Game Could Fill the Titanfall Void
It’s Time for a Sequel to Battlefield 2142
Released all the way back in 2006,Battlefield 2142was the franchise’s fourth entry, and the series' first attempt at a futuristic setting. In the year 2142, a new ice age has decimated half of the planet, causing a new world war to break out between the European Union and the Pan Asian Coalition, with each side desperate for the planet’s dwindling natural resources.
Gameplay-wise,Battlefield 2142borrows a lot of cues from its predecessor,Battlefield 2, albeit giving them all a thoroughly futuristic twist. During its 64-player matches,Battlefield 2142will have players controlling mechs, flying hovercraft, and using a range of futuristic weaponry. ThoughBattlefield 2142’s gameplaywill feel very familiar to classicBattlefieldfans, this sci-fi theme runs through the entire game, from its visual design, to its map objectives, with one game mode seeing players try to take down each others' flying Titan warship.
Though it’s definitely showing its age now, and all online servers have been turned off,Battlefield 2142was a big hit at the time, earning a good critical reception and a place in the hearts of many fans. ThoughBattlefield 2142isn’t all that well known to youngerBattlefieldaudiences, a sequel could still be received very well today, especially if it doubled down on its futuristic setting. With a newTitanfallpretty unlikely to happen anytime soon,aBattlefield 2142sequelcould fill that void easily, delivering mech combat with more advanced weaponry and visuals.
A Battlefield Game May Never Live Up To Titanfall For Some Fans
But of course, aBattlefield 2142sequel might never scratch thatTitanfallitch for many fans. UnlessBattlefieldcompletely overhauled its player-movement mechanics, a newBattlefieldgame, regardless of its setting, just wouldn’t capture that same fast-paced gameplay thatTitanfallis so well-known for. Additionally, one ofTitanfall 2’s most cherished qualities is its single-player campaign, and theBattlefieldfranchise has had a bit of a mixed history with campaigns over the years, with many entries just not including one at all. So, while a futuristicBattlefieldgame could definitely fill that specific genre void for EA, nothing is guaranteed.
Titanfall 2
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Call down your Titan and get ready for an exhilarating first-person shooter experience in Titanfall® 2! The sequel introduces a new single player campaign that explores the bond between Pilot and Titan. Or blast your way through an even more innovative and intense multiplayer experience - featuring 6 new Titans, deadly new Pilot abilities, expanded customization, new maps, modes, and much more.Experience a captivating single player story. Titanfall® 2 features a single player campaign packed with action and inventive twists. Play as a Militia rifleman stranded behind enemy lines, who encounters a veteran Vanguard-class Titan. The two must work together to uphold a mission they were never meant to carry out.Enjoy multiplayer action that’s second to none.The sequel gives players more of the adrenaline-fueled multiplayer combat they’ve come to expect from the franchise. Take the fast-paced, first-person action to the next level with more Titans, deadlier Pilot abilities, and much more. And be sure to stand out in the middle of all the chaos with new, expanded Pilot, Titan and loadout personalization options!
