Talking about 'Titanfall' if it was an Xbox One launch title

Titanfall will be launching this coming March, but what would have happened if Titanfall was an Xbox One launch title back in November when the system launched?

Recently, Respawn Entertainment programmer Jon Shiring talked about some of the craziness that is associated with being a console launch title, and referenced one of the hardest things being the changing of the console leading up to launch.

[TheLyonKing]

wouldn't have made much of a difference the xbox was sold out everywhere at launch so it was a successful launch in microsofts eyes.

Having titanlfall come out later is just as good cause am sure the reviews will be good and it will sway even more people to go out and buy an x1.

Still on the fence about getting an x1 myself (bought a ps4) so I will see how it gets on.

[MysticStrummer]

"the xbox was sold out everywhere at launch"

Not in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas it wasn't. Can't say for anywhere else, but surely a few more of the XB1s on the shelves now would be gone if TF had been a launch title. As I said below though, the game will be on three platforms and all will use the cloud so XB1's version can only be second best. How much of a system seller that will make the game remains to be seen.

[JeffGUNZ]

How can XB1's version be second best? Respawn worked solely on the X1's version and the 360 version was made by a different studio. If anything, the X1 version should be the best. I might be missing something here, but you really didn't give a solid reason WHY it would be second best?

[malokevi]

I just got my Alpha code, all I have to say is...

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

I literally could not be happier even if I was on all sorts of narcotics.

[bessy67]

If it had been a launch title then the game drought would have been even more pronounced. Missing the launch window will probably be a good thing for both Respawn and MS since Respawn gets to release their game with very little competition and MS will probably get a X1 sales bump in March because of it.

[from the beach]

Didn't need to be, frankly.. any time in 2014 is lethal.

[kewlkat007]

It wouldn't have been ready...for a game that is trying to be ambitious...that's why we have COD and Battlefield. Those are veteran games and look at the mess..

[miDnIghtEr20C_SfF]

It didn't even need to be a launch title that's how good the Xbox One has sold. They are releasing it at a great time imo.. March is usually pretty quite for the games it produces and this will fill in that slot perfectly. Good move by MS to have it come out in March. Spring Break will be TitanFall Break.

[MysticStrummer]

I don't think it would have mattered much, since the game will be on three platforms and all will use the cloud. I'm not sure that adds up to a system seller because XB1's version will be second best, but we'll see. It will no doubt be a fun game for those who like the Call of Duty style shooters, which means it will be fun for a lot of people.

[Ashby_JC]

We shall see.

I have a cousin who I only see during the holidays. We talk games, movies etc. I knew he had a PS3 and never had a 360.

I didnt even bother asking if he was getting a XB1. I was like ..did you get a PS4 yet.

And to mu surprise he says he os getting a XB1 when Titanfall drops. I was very surprised!!! HE basically was like all his friends are talking about it and he likes what he saw.

So MS is really onto something ...word of mouth travels. And people who have played are singing high praises.

When the game drops its going to sell. I know Im getting it and Im sure a crap load who own the system are buying. Its the first MAJOR release after launch IMO.

Im excited myself because its been awhile since we have had a NEW IP. And a new IP that is getting raves from people who have played it months and months ago.

I just hope it plays on day one with none of the usual issues.

2014 looks to be a great year for gaming!

[JeffGUNZ]

I'd rather them release the game in March when it's polished then rush it out the door. I can wait two more months, I have to finish up Assassins Creed, play Ryse, and DLC for DR3. I should be occupied till then.

[Slothnut]

I Think Titanfall at launch would of caused massive supply problems. Now 3.5mil or so xbox owners plus the supply in stores means a great great month of March for Xbox owners. SHould be a big influx of new players on all Xbox one multiplayer games with all the new console owners joining our ranks as well. I'm curious how many consoles will be sold around titanfalls release.

[Ashby_JC]

I feel March is a solid launch time.

I would feel different if the launch games sucked (which they didnt IMO)

So as im getting tired of the launch games...March is a perfect time to release.

Install base is higher. They can market the game AND system leading up to release.

IM EXCITED!!