Apex Legends Studio Cancels Mystery FPS Project

Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Apex Legends and the Titanfall series, has reportedly canceled an unannounced first-person shooter project. The news surfaced from Emilee Evans, a former production coordinator at Respawn, who shared her disappointment on LinkedIn before the post was taken down. Details about the project remain scarce; however, it had been hinted to be a multiplayer FPS in the early stages of development, particularly focusing on candidates with experience in this genre. The studio has a history of developing titles in the Titanfall universe, and there were earlier speculations regarding a possible game set in the Star Wars Mandalorian universe, which also met an untimely cancellation. The cancellation of this unannounced game continues the trend of significant project cancellations at Respawn, particularly in light of recent layoffs at EA.

The cancellation appears to be a result of shifts in project focus within Respawn, coupled with the layoffs at EA that affected several ongoing projects. This situation reflects the difficulties major studios face when managing multiple high-profile titles and the volatility of the gaming industry as a whole.

Respawn Entertainment gained massive attention with the release of Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale game, which has seen strong community engagement and regular updates since its launch. Meanwhile, the Titanfall series, known for its fast-paced combat and parkour mechanics, has also had a substantial impact on the FPS genre. Despite fan expectations, both Titanfall 3 and other promising projects have been shelved, contributing to a growing concern regarding the future direction of Respawn and its established franchises.