A new Star Wars: Battlefront title is officially in active development, with EA DICE and Respawn collaborating on the project. The news comes after weeks of speculation and years of rumours surrounding a third instalment in the popular first-person shooter series.
According to Empire magazine, who cited a report from Variety, the long-anticipated game is being developed by EA DICE and Respawn. Jedi News further confirmed that multiple sources identify this future collaboration as “Star Wars: Battlefront 3” for Lucasfilm.
The Return of Battlefront
The new title marks the latest chapter in the modern Battlefront revival, which began with 2015’s Star Wars: Battlefront. This was followed by 2017’s Star Wars: Battlefront II, a game that successfully overcame initial micro-transaction controversies to become a feature-rich sequel. However, Battlefront II received its last update six years ago, leaving content from the entire Disney+ era of Star Wars — including popular series like Andor, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Ahsoka — largely untouched in the non-Fortnite gaming world.
Potential for New Content
It is presumed that any new Battlefront game would address this gap, incorporating up-to-date content from recent and upcoming Star Wars projects. This could potentially include maps and characters from shows such as Skeleton Crew, The Bad Batch, and Maul: Shadow Lord. Future content might also draw from new projects like Star Wars: Starfighter and characters such as Glup Shitto and Biddy Blas.
Wider Industry Context
The announcement of Battlefront 3‘s active development emerges during a challenging period for the gaming industry. On the same day, EA confirmed significant workforce reductions, with 3% of its current employees — approximately 14,000 individuals — being laid off. Furthermore, the legendary studio BioWare, known for titles like Mass Effect, Knights Of The Old Republic, and Dragon Age, is being shut down.
EA executives Cam Weber, president and chief studios officer, and David Tinson, president and COO, announced the Respawn and DICE collaboration while discussing studio restructuring. They also highlighted the success of first-person shooter Battlefield 6, noting lessons learned from its launch and live service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which studios are developing Star Wars: Battlefront 3?
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is being developed through a collaboration between EA DICE and Respawn studios.
How long has it been since the last update for Battlefront II?
The last update for Star Wars: Battlefront II was released six years ago.
What new content might be included in Battlefront 3?
The new game is expected to incorporate content, maps, and characters from the Disney+ era of Star Wars, including shows like Andor and The Mandalorian & Grogu, as well as upcoming projects.
