Due to the explosive popularity of Apex Legends, there are a lot of folks out there diving into the world of Titanfall with no context. Not that you necessarily need context for a multiplayer battle royale. Still, it’s nice to have, especially if you have an eye towards what will be included in Respawn’s first major updates. With that in mind, we went through the history of the Frontier Wars to bring you a whirlwind tour. Get the low down on everything from the origin of the Apex Games logo to just where all those titans scurried off to. This is everything an Apex Legends player needs to know about the world of Titanfall.
One of the most exciting things about Apex Legends right now is that we don’t know what’s coming. We have hints, rumors, and suggestions, but no confirmation on where the series is headed. Will there be multiple maps in the near future? Will said maps reintroduce concepts like Wall-Running and Titans from the original games? If not, will Respawn come up with something just as good? The sky is the limit over Kings Canyon, and most players like it that way.
If we had to guess, more Legendary Weapons are probably on their way sooner rather than later. Airdrops aren’t as vital as they are in other battle royale titles right now, and better options could fix that. Why not a limited range Smart Pistol for clutch finales? A heat-seeking missile launcher or other anti-titan weapons? Maybe even a new grenade type, like the crawling Tickers?
Considering how expansive this universe already is, we have to imagine that Respawn has plenty of tricks up its sleeves. Especially with another Titanfall thing still to come in the months ahead. Whatever the studio is cooking, it’s going to be an exciting year for competitive shooters in 2019.
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Everything Apex Legends players need to know about Titanfall
So, you're loving Apex, but you never got around to playing Titanfall? Are you curious where all those fancy legends come from? Have no fear! Take a whirlwind tour of the relevant bits of Titanfall lore so you can drop some trivia on your compatriots as you're dropping onto Kings Canyon. -
Titanfall's Timeframe
Titanfall and Titanfall 2 take place three decades before the events of Apex Legends. The two games depict The Frontier Wars, a large scale interstellar battle between the IMC and the Frontier Militia resistance movement. War was waged over the resources of the Frontier worlds, which the IMC wished to exploit. -
Jack Cooper
Titanfall 2 protagonist and possible Apex Legends character to be Jack Cooper is a rifleman in the Frontier Militia who plays a pivotal role in the Battle of Typhon. Alongside his Titan, BT-7274, he runs through a group of IMC mercenaries and earns his place in the Special Recon Squadron. -
The Apex Predators
Said mercenaries are the Apex Predators. Pilots include robotic genius Ash, the unpredictable Kane, Cloak Pilot Richter, and final boss Sloane. Each member provides a memorable boss encounter during Titanfall 2's campaign while piloting their own highly-customized Titans. The Apex Predators are also one of the selectable factions in multiplayer, led as always by Kuben Blisk. -
Kuben Blisk
You've probably already met Kuben Blisk even if you've never played Titanfall. After the war, Blisk became the organizer of the Apex Games, the subject of Apex Legends. Using the iconography of his old unit, he stays behind the scenes, although he does welcome all players at the beginning of the tutorial. -
The End of War
During the events of Apex Legends, the Frontier Wars are over, with the IMC being blasted into submission by the Militia forces. Both organizations have fled from the outlands, setting up the perfect environment for a large scale game show of death. -
Where are the Titans?
When Apex Legends was first being rumored, plenty of players asked where the Titans had gone. As it turns out, airdropping giant robots out of the sky costs money, and that's not something the outlanders of the Frontier can afford. We may see an Apex map with Titans in the future, but their exclusion makes sense from a story perspective. -
Weapon Origins
While time has passed, many of the same weapons used in the Frontier War remain viable arms in the Apex Games. From the Hemlok to the Kraber, you can get even more up close and personal time with your favorite Apex guns in Titanfall. Even the Mozambique! -
Possible New Armaments
Of course, not every weapon from Titanfall has been inducted into the Apex Games just yet. You have to imagine that Respawn is working on including some of TF's more unique implements. From an electric orb launcher to the infamous Smart Pistol to crawling grenades, there's plenty of room to grow. -
Bonus: The Origins of Bloodhound
It's not even just weapons that Respawn is drawing from. Soon after the release of Apex Legends, Titanfall fans discovered that Bloodhound was originally designed for the first game's aborted campaign. Could we see more rejected ideas find their way into this battle royale sensation? Someone get us a copy of that art book, pronto!
