Apex is moving to Vancouver
Respawn is expanding and going international all in one fell swoop. Thanks to the continued popularity of free-to-play battle royaleApex Legends, Respawn is opening a second studio in Canada.
Respawn’s new office was announced in alengthy interview with GamesIndustry.biz, where COO Dusty Welch explains that the sudden success ofApex Legendsraised the need for that team to have its own space. They’ll be moving to Vancouver, setting up shop among the already-established EA Vancouver campus. Respawn Vancouver has plans to eventually grow to about 80 people. Henry Lee (head of operations), Steven Ferreira (team director), and Chad Grenier (game director) will be the studio leads.
As for the original California studio, it’s unclear what projects those teams will be working on. Last week,rumors of a newTitanfallwere put to restso that’s probably a no-go for the time being. However, EA recently said thatmoreStar Wars Jedigames are plannedafter the success ofFallen Order. A lot of Respawn’s new games are shrouded in mystery right now, butApex Legendshas moved to the Great White North for good.
Respawn marks its ten-year anniversary with a new Vancouver studio[GamesIndustry.biz]
