Microsoft Buys Full Titanfall Next-Gen Exclusivity

Posted by: Ernice Gilbert October 29, 2013 in EA, Microsoft, News, Xbox One 4 Comments

Forget it, PS4 fans, Titanfall will not come to PS4 afterall.

A few months back I heard that the game would eventually come to PS4, but it seems like Microsoft has made the move to block the game from being released on any other next-gen platform aside from Xbox One. Good move.

The news was made known by EA CFO Blake Jorgensen in the company’s latest earnings call, where he emphasized that Titanfall “is exclusive only for the lifetime of the title on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.”

It’s a curious statement because it clearly states that the game will be available only for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC, yet the “only for the lifetime of the title” leaves wiggle room for future Titanfall games to be released on PS4. Either way, this is a big win for Microsoft, as Titanfall has been universally praised as a game that truly represents the next level in multiplayer gameplay.

The game will release in March, 2014, around the same time EA’s competition, Activision, releases Bungie’s Destiny. Some had speculated that Titanfall was being rushed out to market to launch in tandem with Destiny, however “No, we’re not doing that at all,” was COO Peter Moore response.

rpatricky

Oh darn. Still not buying Xbone till its been out for a while. I’m sure there are some with a hard on to get this game, but not me. Granted, I think it was a smart move by MS, but I can’t help think that Respawn sold out. They had lots of support from both sides and then they sellout. What does that really say about them after all?
ernicegilbert

Patrick, Respawn just revealed that they didn’t know about the deal. As far as they’re concerned, this was supposed to be a timed-exclusive. They also confirm that Titanfall 2 will be on PS4.

Creating post now.
rpatricky

Shows how much control Respawn actually has after all. From one evil to another.
ernicegilbert

Yep. Sad situation. It’s Infinity/Activision all over again!