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Ryan Lastimosa returns to Respawn as Franchise Art Director for Apex Legends

Ryan Lastimosa, a founding member of Respawn who helped define Titanfall’s visual style, has rejoined the studio as Franchise Art Director after leaving in early 2023. He will work on Apex Legends as the live service enters its 30th season. His return gives him direct responsibility for the franchise’s visual direction and is likely to push Apex’s aesthetics closer to the grittier Titanfall-era look. The game’s appearance has already changed considerably since launch, making his role significant for future seasons.

• Ryan Lastimosa was a founding member of Respawn and played a major role shaping Titanfall’s visuals.
• Lastimosa left Respawn in early 2023 and has now been appointed Franchise Art Director at the studio.
• He will oversee Apex Legends’ visual direction as the game enters Season 30.
• His track record with Titanfall positions him to steer Apex’s aesthetic toward a grittier, Titanfall-era style.