The Ultimate Blueprint for Titanfall 3: Unveiling Control's Game-Changing Mastery

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Shared universes have witnessed immense popularity in recent years, with examples such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, this trend has surpassed the realm of movies and found its way into video games like Titanfall and Control.

Control, a game developed by Remedy Entertainment, adeptly achieved a connected universe by skillfully incorporating references to its previous projects and establishing a compelling link to Alan Wake. This strategic approach has left players intrigued and eagerly anticipating future titles from Remedy.

With this in mind, there is immense potential for Titanfall 3 to capitalize on the concept of a connected universe. By seamlessly incorporating crossover characters from Apex Legends, the game can forge an even stronger bond between the two games and their respective narratives.

Connected universes have gained significant popularity in recent years. Crossovers have always existed in the entertainment industry, with horror icons colliding for decades. However, the trend has become more prominent in the past decade, largely due to the immense success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shared universes are now a common element across various entertainment mediums, including video games like Titanfall, which has a connected universe spanning multiple games.

Both Titanfall and Titanfall 2 showcased excellent world-building, introducing numerous unique factions, captivating characters, and a comprehensive Sci-Fi backdrop. In early 2019, Apex Legends expanded on this world-building by delving deeper into the factions and lore in a different environment. If the heavily speculated Titanfall 3 becomes a reality, it has the potential to elevate the world-building to new heights, similar to the achievements of Remedy Entertainment with Control.

Titanfall 3 Should Lean All the Way Into its Connected Universe Just Like Control Did

Remedy Entertainment has a rich history of incorporating Easter eggs and references into their games. These references often pay homage to popular movies, TV shows, and the studio's previous projects. The original Alan Wake game, for example, was brimming with clever Easter eggs, some of which directly referenced Remedy's earlier work on the Max Payne series. However, Control took this tradition to a whole new level.

Drawing strong influence from supernatural mysteries like Twin Peaks, Control immerses players in the enigmatic Federal Bureau of Control, where they encounter a host of extraordinary sci-fi threats. Throughout the game, players gradually discover that the FBC's responsibility is to conceal and manage occurrences known as Altered World Events, abbreviated as AWEs. Notably, players stumble upon an in-game document in Control that confirms the events of Alan Wake actually transpired within the same universe as Control, designating it as one of the AWEs. This connection was further developed in the Control AWE downloadable content, featuring the appearance of Alan Wake himself in the Dark Place. Given these intriguing tie-ins, fans eagerly anticipate the possibility of a connection between Control and the upcoming Alan Wake 2.

Despite not yet yielding significant results, the Remedy Connected Universe has an intriguing beginning, setting a strong foundation for future Remedy titles—a foundation that Titanfall also has the potential to tap into. Currently, the connection between Titanfall and Apex Legends is relatively minor. Factions, weapons, and a character or two may overlap, but overall, the two games exist as separate entities. Moreover, Apex's focus on live-service multiplayer gameplay means that many fans may not even be aware of the direct connection between the two series.

If the rumors of a potential Titanfall 3 are true, it presents an ideal opportunity to fully embrace the concept of a connected universe, much like Control did a few years ago. There are numerous possibilities for how Titanfall 3 could achieve this, but the simplest approach would be to include characters that cross over between both games. Perhaps, during its campaign, Titanfall 3 could feature an iconic Apex Legends character, while Apex could introduce a brand-new hero from Titanfall 3 into its battle royale mode, firmly establishing the connection between the two games.