Electronic Arts has officially confirmed that its studios DICE and Respawn Entertainment are working together on a new project, intensifying rumors surrounding the potential development of Star Wars: Battlefront 3. The announcement came as part of a broader communication from EA regarding the publisher's future plans, which also included updates on the Battlefield franchise.
In its statement, EA revealed that in addition to future Battlefield titles, "we’ll be bringing together our Respawn and DICE studios to collaborate on a future project that will help us achieve that ambition." The publisher expressed eagerness to share more details when appropriate. This confirmation aligns with reports from earlier in the week that suggested the two studios were joining forces to create Star Wars: Battlefront 3.
Sources cited by Variety have also corroborated the rumors of a Battlefront 3 collaboration, although specific details regarding the game's features or release window remain undisclosed. Recent speculation had also placed Bungie in discussions for a potential Battlefront 3 or another Star Wars universe project, though no official confirmation has been made on that front. Star Wars: Battlefront 3 has consistently been one of the most requested titles by fans over the past decade.
DICE's previous entry in the Star Wars shooter series, Star Wars Battlefront II, faced initial controversy due to its monetization practices. However, the game itself garnered significant praise from players and has since become a respected title among Star Wars enthusiasts, who have frequently advocated for a sequel. The involvement of Respawn, known for its work on the Titanfall and Apex Legends series, as well as the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi games, could bring a fresh dynamic to the franchise.
This news arrives alongside other significant organizational changes at EA, including the reported cancellation of the next Mass Effect game and the closure of veteran RPG studio BioWare. These developments follow a period marked by commercial and critical challenges for BioWare with titles such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Anthem, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.