History of Titanfall in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 5, 2025

Titanfall is a first-person shooter video game franchise created by Respawn Entertainment. The initial game was released on Xbox and Microsoft Windows, and the series has since expanded to other platforms. The franchise combines fast-paced gameplay with pilot movement abilities and the use of powerful mechanized exoskeletons called Titans.

March 11, 2014: Titanfall Release on Xbox One and Microsoft Windows

On March 11, 2014, Titanfall was released for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. The game focused on multiplayer and included a tutorial instead of a single-player campaign.

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April 8, 2014: Titanfall Release on Xbox 360

On April 8, 2014, Titanfall was released for Xbox 360. The game was mainly multiplayer focused and did not include a single-player campaign.

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October 28, 2016: Titanfall 2 Release

On October 28, 2016, Titanfall 2 was released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows. This release included a single-player campaign and retained many mechanics from the original Titanfall.

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2016: EA and Nexon Partnership for Titanfall Online

In 2016, EA announced its partnership with Nexon to create an Asian market-specific version of Titanfall called Titanfall Online.

January 2017: Titanfall: Frontline Cancellation

In January 2017, Titanfall: Frontline, a collectible card game, was cancelled.

August 2017: Titanfall: Assault Release

In August 2017, Titanfall: Assault, a top-down real-time strategy game for iOS and Android, was released. It was developed by Particle City and Respawn Entertainment, and published by Nexon.

2017: Titanfall Online Closed Beta

In 2017, Titanfall Online had a closed beta testing phase.

July 9, 2018: Titanfall Online Cancellation

On July 9, 2018, Titanfall Online was cancelled due to poor reception during testing and a changing market.

July 30, 2018: Titanfall: Assault Servers Shut Down

On July 30, 2018, all servers for Titanfall: Assault were shut down, marking the end of the game's online service.

July 31, 2018: Titanfall: Assault Removed from Google Play

On July 31, 2018, Titanfall: Assault was removed from Google Play shortly after the servers were shut down, making the game inaccessible to new players on that platform.

2019: Apex Legends Release

In 2019, Apex Legends was released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows. This battle royale game with hero shooter mechanics is a major spin-off in the Titanfall universe.

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2021: Apex Legends Release on Nintendo Switch

In 2021, Apex Legends was released as a free-to-play game on Nintendo Switch, expanding its availability to another platform.

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May 17, 2022: Apex Legends Mobile Release

On May 17, 2022, Apex Legends Mobile was released.

February 2023: Cancellation of Titanfall Legends (TFL)

In February 2023, the rumored single-player Titanfall and Apex Legends game codenamed TFL (short for Titanfall Legends) was cancelled before any public announcement was made.