The Titanfall franchise has been grounded once again. EA has reportedly canceled another game set in the Titanfall universe, while laying off hundreds of workers—marking yet another hit in a year filled with industry cuts.
Titanfall game scrapped before reaching full production
The canceled project, internally dubbed “R7,” was described as an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe. It hadn’t reached full production, and Bloomberg reports that it was nowhere near launch. Respawn confirmed the cancellation of two “early-stage incubation projects,” one of which was R7.
This marks the second time a Titanfall spin-off has been shuttered before seeing daylight. The first attempt, reportedly a single-player experience tied to Apex Legends, was canceled last year.
EA lays off 300–400, with 100 cuts at Respawn
As part of broader restructuring, EA confirmed it had made “targeted team adjustments.” That phrase translated to roughly 300 to 400 jobs slashed, including 100 roles at Respawn. It’s the second major layoff cycle in two years for the publisher, which eliminated over 1,100 jobs in 2023.
“We are deeply grateful to every teammate affected,” Respawn wrote in a statement. “Their creativity and contributions helped build this studio into what it is.”
Respawn shifts focus to Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi
In the wake of the Titanfall cancellation, Respawn says it’s redirecting focus toward two proven franchises: Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi. Both have been steady performers for EA, with Apex still commanding a massive live-service audience and Jedi continuing to grow its narrative-driven following.
Earlier this month, EA also teased Star Wars: Zero Company, a turn-based tactics title drawing comparisons to XCOM. That project now joins Jedi as a core part of EA’s Star Wars roadmap.
Titanfall’s future looks dim as EA doubles down elsewhere
For fans holding out hope for Titanfall’s return, this is yet another setback. While Respawn has repeatedly praised the franchise’s legacy, its future now feels even more uncertain. With EA tightening budgets and pivoting to safer bets, Titanfall’s run may be over before it ever truly restarted.
In an industry already deep in layoffs and cancellations, EA’s latest move adds to the pile—and narrows the field for original projects that stray outside proven hits.
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