What a New Battlefront Could Mean for Star Wars Gamers
If true, a new Battlefront could revive one of gaming's most beloved Star Wars series, but fans should temper expectations given the franchise's rocky history with cancelled projects and controversial…
If true, a new Battlefront could revive one of gaming's most beloved Star Wars series, but fans should temper expectations given the franchise's rocky history with cancelled projects and controversial…
Key points - Rumor: Lucasfilm is seeking a development partner for Star Wars Battlefront 3, with DICE and Bungie reportedly circling. - Bulkhead's Joe Brammer tweeted that DICE and Respawn are working on Battlefront 3, contradicting earlier reports. - Battlefront 3 is not yet in production, but pre-production work by DICE and Respawn is plausible. - Previous Battlefront 3 by Free Radical Design was cancelled around 2008; assets leaked online. - Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly says triple-A games like Battlefront remain essential to their strategy.
Timeline - This week: Rumors of Battlefront 3 surface via EGM column and Jeff Grubb, naming DICE and Bungie as potential developers. - Shortly after: Joe Brammer tweets that DICE and Respawn are working on Battlefront 3, not Bungie. - Around 2008: Free Radical Design's Battlefront 3 cancelled; assets later leak online. - 2015 and 2017: DICE reboots series with Star Wars Battlefront (2015) and Battlefront 2 (2017), the latter marred by loot box controversy.
FAQ
Q: Is Star Wars Battlefront 3 officially confirmed? A: No, it's still just a rumor. Lucasfilm is reportedly looking for a development partner, but no official announcement has been made.
Q: Which studios are rumored to be working on Battlefront 3? A: DICE and Respawn are the most recent names mentioned, though earlier rumors also included Bungie.
Q: When could Battlefront 3 release? A: There's no release window yet. Since the game isn't in full production, it's likely years away if it happens at all.
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