The news of cancellation sparked a flood of responses on social media, mainly centered around sorrow and shock. A user called ThatCloneMan, fittingly named so, encapsulated the collective sentiment with a poignant, “Time for your pills pilots, it’s all over.” The bluntness of this statement underscores the sense of closure that fans feel towards the franchise. Similar sentiments reverberate throughout numerous comments, demonstrating the depth of the community’s involvement in Respawn’s projects. DevinBelow’s mournful comment, “Oh no. If Respawn can’t create a multiplayer FPS, who can?” raises concerns among fans. This sentiment suggests a concerning pattern: if a powerhouse like Respawn can’t succeed, what chances do other developers have? The tension is palpable, with gamers expressing genuine concern about the future of FPS games, especially the anticipated sequel to Titanfall.