第一次多人技术测试将从2016年8月19日持续到8月21日,主要测试赏金狩猎模式(Bounty Hunt,5V5)和机师VS机师模式(Pilots vs. Pilots,8V8)。在赏金狩猎模式中,玩家们需要和队友一起对抗对方队伍,通过击杀敌人等方式来获取奖励,不过玩家们也要确保自己能够将自己的点数储存至银行中并避免被击杀。而在机师VS机师模式中,玩家们可以成为最强的机师,并且在这个模式下充分测试自己的战斗和行动技能。此外第一次技术测试将包含“Boomtown”和“Homestead”两张地图供玩家们体验。
第二次多人技术测试将从2016年8月26日持续到8月28日,除了第一次测试所包含的内容玩,第二次测试还将测试Amped Hardpoint(6V6)模式,这是一种原作中Hardpoint Domination模式的变化模式,现在守卫Hardpoint会让玩家所在队伍获得双倍分数,而团队合作将成为获胜的关键。第二次测试还将增加“Forward Base Kodai”地图供玩家们体验。
Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Technical Test Dates Announced
Today, Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts announced that the Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Technical Test will be available across two weekends in August for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Fans will be able to get their hands on the fast, fluid, Pilot and Titan gameplay that is at the core of the Titanfall experience while helping the team at Respawn test the Titanfall 2 servers and backend systems prior to the games release on October 28th worldwide.
It all starts the weekend of Friday, August 19th, where fans will be able to play two exciting new Titanfall 2 multiplayer modes across two maps:
MODES
• Bounty Hunt (5v5): A brand new mode that pits Pilots and their teammates against an opposing team as well as the Remnant Fleet. Earn bonuses by killing grunts and enemies, but make sure and deposit all your points at the bank between waves without getting killed.
• Pilots vs. Pilots (8v8): Players can be the best Pilot on the Frontier and put their combat and mobility skills to the ultimate test in this classic 8 vs 8 Pilots only mode.
MAPS
• Boomtown: A secret underground IMC facility where the latest in R&D is put to the test. In this facility Pilots can use the many peaked roofs to use as cover against combatants below. With tight lanes through the middle, Titans can also be easily ambushed.
• Homestead: The IMC have claimed Imminent Domain on a small commune's plot of land. With a series of raised, rocky plateaus and a river running down the middle, Pilots are mostly safe from Titans among the rocks and trees but they also can duck into the caves and building when needed. However, the Titans control the large rolling fields.
During the second weekend of the Titanfall 2 open multiplayer technical test, all the content from the previous weekend will still be available, plus a brand new mode and map for players to enjoy:
MODE
• Amped Hardpoint (6v6): A new twist on Hardpoint Domination from the original game; now defending a Hardpoint will let you amp it, giving your team double score. Team work is the key to securing victory.
MAP
• Forward Base Kodai: Militia forces have taken over an IMC substation and set up a forward operating base. Pilots can find safety from Titans in the hallways and chambers of the main building, while Titans can walk over the roof to get a better view of the action.
During the open multiplayer technical test, fans will have access to two all-new Titans: Ion and Scorch, as well as a range of Pilot tactical abilities including Grapple, Holo Point, and Pulse Blade. Fans will also have access to a variety of weapons including a deadly horizontal spread shotgun known as the Masttiff and the Alternator, a dual-barrel SMG.
In addition, players are encouraged to try out Networks, a brand new feature in Titanfall 2 that makes finding and playing with friends fast and easy. To learn more about the Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Technical Test, head over to titanfall.com for all the details.
To see the first live multiplayer gameplay from Titanfall 2 be sure to tune into the Titanfall 2 Factions livestream starting at 8pm CET/11am PT on August 16 at twitch.tv/titanfall. The Titanfall 2 Factions livestream will see some of the biggest names in the Titanfall community facing off for bragging rights on the Frontier.
A word about PC and the Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Tech Test
The multiplayer tech test is around the corner, and nothing really helps us more than when millions of people play together, stress our systems and try out things we never would have thought of and try out new things in ways we wouldn't otherwise imagine.
The main reason we are doing a MP tech test is to satisfy an engineering goal - to stress test our servers and prove that they can scale. Since our server backend is per-platform, it means we only actually need a single platform to test this. More platforms can be a good sanity check, but we don't need to test them all to make sure we are on a good path for launch.
With this challenge in mind we’ve decided to make the multiplayer tech test available on Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
So why not PC?
Two big issues from a development standpoint: hardware variety & “min spec” optimization. We’re still making a lot of tweaks and changes to the renderer, the game, and effects so we haven’t run the game through the hardware compatibility lab yet to detect and handle a large variety of hardware - video cards, CPUs etc. Quite frankly, we aren't ready to deal with that yet, we are still making the game better. We also haven't done enough work to fully support our 'Min Spec' on PC yet. So, currently the PC game isn’t as easy to throw out for testing as the console is, because of the additional variables and configurations that we need to support. Also, because the single player story has some wonderful secrets that we really want to preserve for launch, we also have to worry about leaks. Our wonderfully curious PC players have proven in the past that they will dig out anything they can, and there's a risk that they could spoil some of our single player.
We realize this is a big disappointment for our PC fans, but we feel this allows us to concentrate on the real purpose of the tech test and focus on the server stability and scalability. Rest assured we’re confident in our ability to deliver a great PC experience for launch. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone on The Frontier this October.
Vince Zampella - Founder and CEO, Respawn Entertainment
《泰坦陨落2》预计将于2016年 10 月 28 日上市登陆PS4 / Xbox One 和 PC平台,本作也会有繁体中文版收录。
Standby to Meet All the New Titans in Titanfall 2 Multiplayer
In Titanfall 2 multiplayer, players will be able to choose from one of six new Titans. So far we've shown you Ion, Scorch, and gave you a glimpse of Ronin. Over the next several days we'll be revealing the remaining three Titans in Titanfall 2, Northstar, Legion, and Tone. Here is a quick look at what you can look forward to as you get familar with the Titans for Titanfall 2:
• Tone: Tone is about accurately laying waste to enemies both efficiently - and explosively.
• Northstar: Northstar is a master of both flight and precision kills.
• Legion: Legion utilizes an assortment of ballistic abilities focusing on defense and control.
• Ronin: Ronin loves getting up close with it's samurai vibe, and quick to get in and out tactics.
• Ion: Ion uses it's energy management abilities to divert power between it's three weapons systems.
• Scorch: Scorch manipulates fire as it's primary source of defensive and offensive abilities.
We're really excited to show you more, so make sure to check back over the next couple days as we deliver your first look, including gameplay, of the Titans in Titanfall 2.
Titanfall 2 Titan and Pilot Visual Customization Video
Get Ready to Re-visit Angel City This December
Back in June, we stated that all post-launch maps and modes for Titanfall 2 will be free for all players. This was driven by some things we learned following the release of the original Titanfall, and our desire to build and sustain a vibrant, thriving community that can always play together. This means it’ll be easier to play with your friends, not having to worry about who has what map pack or mode because everyone will have them.
So today we’d like to reveal that the first post-launch map for Titanfall 2 will be available in December. We’re also excited to reveal that it will be Angel City. Fully remastered, Angel City is a map that is near and dear to many of us here at Respawn, and has proven to be a fan favorite since players first got their hands on it in the original Titanfall. We can’t wait to see how the community uses all the exciting new Pilot and Titan gameplay mechanics we’re bringing to Titanfall 2 on Angel City.
Everybody that owns Titanfall 2 will get Angel City for free, but for those that want a three day head start can get it by pre-ordering Titanfall 2 – any edition, any retailer. In addition to early access to Angel City, fans that pre-order will also get the exclusive Nitro Scorch pack that includes a special Warpaint as well as a unique callsign.
Today, we're also adding some cool content to the Titanfall 2 Digital Deluxe Edition by including Prime upgrades for the Ion and Scorch. These Prime upgrades modify the physical appearance of the Ion and Scorch, introduce new sound effects, and offer up some killer new executions. None of these items impact the balance of the gameplay, they’re just a chance for you to show a little more flair on the Frontier.
Following the release of Titanfall 2, we will offer more cosmetic items as DLC. These items will be available for purchase, but as always, gameplay is first here at Respawn and they will in no way impact the gameplay. We'll be revealing more details on our post-launch DLC plans, from new maps and modes as well as customization options, in the months ahead.
Thanks again to our passionate community, we can’t wait to see you on the Frontier on October 28.
Titanfall Frontline Announced ~ Strategy Card Battler, Published by Nexon
《泰坦神兵》系列全新卡牌对战《Titanfall Frontline》正式公开
之前曾经为玩家们介绍,据日本 Nexon 旗下美国子公司 Nexon M, Inc. 宣布表示、与美国独立游戏开发工作室 Respawn Entertainment 正式合作、将预定于手机平台上推出多款以之前 PC/Xbox 系列平台人气 SF 科幻动作射击大作《Titanfall 泰坦神兵》为题材的手机游戏,如今官方正式发布这款手机新作名称为《 Titanfall Frontline》,游戏将会是一款卡牌对战游戏,并将会推出 iOS/Android 两个版本登场。
据官方表示,本作为一款由 Respawn Entertainment 的创办人「Vince Zampella」于 2015 年成立的新开发工作室 Particle City 所开发制作,活用《Titanfall 泰坦神兵》系列中玩家们所熟悉的「 卡片奖励」系统(在系列中,玩家们可以透过消费各式各样一次性的消耗卡片来获得各种辅助效果,例如强化武器或泰坦能力,或是获得经验加倍、降低泰坦建造时间等等)与世界观,让玩家们透过各种泰坦机器人与驾驶员等角色组合来编辑自己的牌组,藉此与敌人展开对战的卡牌对战游戏。 玩家在游戏中,可以以一名指挥官身分来编成自己的卡牌队伍,并透过泰坦与驾驶员组合来给予敌人追加伤害,或是让泰坦自动动作来从敌人的攻击中变身为驾驶员的盾牌遮蔽物守护驾驶员等等。
Nexon, Respawn Entertainment and Particle City Unveils Mobile Titanfall Game Titanfall: Frontline
Nexon, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Particle City, has revealed Titanfall: Frontline, the debut standalone mobile game set in the extended universe of the best-selling franchise, Titanfall. Titanfall: Frontline is a strategy card game where players, assuming the role of brigade Commanders, will face off in head-to-head combat with other players in real-time. Players will unleash strategic combinations of powerful Pilots, Titans and tactical Burn Cards in an attempt to outmaneuver their opponents. Titanfall: Frontline, the first title in the multi-game, multi-year partnership between Nexon, Particle City and Respawn Entertainment to exclusively publish Titanfall mobile games, will be available as a free download this fall on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices.
“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Respawn to weave in card battle strategy and collectibility with the iconic gameplay elements that make Titanfall so unique and that will help evolve the genre,” said Larry Pacey, co-founder of Particle City. “From dropping a Titan onto the field of play to turn the tide of battle to using a combination of Parkour and Rodeo Burn Cards to take a Titan down, Titanfall: Frontline is unapologetically intense and utterly Titanfall.”
Featuring hundreds of Pilots, Titans and special ability Burn Cards, Commanders will collect and upgrade their units and build their own unique decks. Players can build their IMC or Militia squad according to their play style, whether they prefer to assemble a dropship of fast, light Pilots and Titans to deal quick damage or wear out their opponents with the addition of strong defensive units, installations and support personnel.
“The Titanfall franchise revolutionized the first-person shooter and Particle City is taking the same creative approach adding depth to the battlefield and a never-before-seen layer of strategy in the collectable card game genre,” said Lawrence Koh, general manager, Nexon M. “Titanfall: Frontline is just the beginning of the incredible standalone mobile sci-fi experiences based on the Titanfall universe we’re looking to bring to gamers around the world.”
“This is an incredibly exciting time for the team at Respawn and for the Titanfall fans around the world with two completely unique games in the Titanfall universe launching soon - Titanfall 2 and Titanfall: Frontline,” said Vince Zampella, CEO, Respawn Entertainment. “Not only does Titanfall: Frontline capture an experience that feels distinctly Titanfall but it delivers quick and strategic action that anyone with a smartphone will be able to download and enjoy.”
Titanfall 2 won 24 industry awards and was nominated 49 times at E3 2016. Titanfall was the most-awarded game of E3 2013, earning more than 100 nominations and 60-plus wins, including a record-breaking six E3 Critics Awards. The title was the third highest-rated Xbox One game of released in 2014, according to video game review score aggregator Metacritic.
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What truly separates a Pilot from a grunt is the bond between Pilot and Titan. When linked to a Titan, a Pilot can only be stopped by an overwhelming force or an equal. Whether utilizing fire, laser, steel, lead or any other combination of force, Pilots take their full arsenal to the Frontier and Become One.
Pilots Are The Future
Relentless in battle, Pilots have been innovating on the Frontier for hundreds of years. Pilots don't fear progress. Pilots don't look to the past for comfort, they look to the future and forge their own path. With incredible technology at their fingertips, Pilots bring incredible innovation into battle and take the fight to new levels.
Pilots Are Smarter
Pilots see the world differently, they are resourceful in their domination of the Frontier. While soldiers and grunts see walls, Pilots see opportunity and multiple routes to crush their enemies. Due to overwhelming odds against their success, Pilots must remain calm and figure out the best way to leap into a situation. Smart Pilots know running in guns blazing won't lead to success and neither will standing around waiting to be saved.
Pilots Get Tactical
Pilots fight differently, experienced in deception and maneuvering. Overwhelming odds shift in their favor via well timed tactical maneuvers. Whether using a grappling hook to get an advantage or a sonar pulse to detect an enemy, Pilots always find an edge on the Frontier.
Pilots Know How To Move
While Pilots appear graceful in their movement, their enemies respect them as devastating. Fast and agile, they utilize movement to get every advantage on the Frontier. By linking up with a Titan and using different tacticals to their benefit, Pilots reach new height on the Frontier in every battle.