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- EA’s reported collaboration between DICE and Respawn has fueled speculation about a new Battlefront game, although its release could still be years away.
- People discussing EA’s announcement said the studio mentioned a new project that incorporated both teams, but didn’t call it Star Wars Battlefront 3.
- Some hurdles have stood in the way of a possible third installment.
- If they preserved the good aspects, improved progression, and added more content, the next game would start better.
EA’s reported collaboration between DICE and Respawn has fueled speculation about a new Battlefront game, although its release could still be years away.
Speculation suggests Electronic Arts (EA) is working on a new project with DICE and Respawn Entertainment, fueling further rumors about Star Wars Battlefront 3. EA hasn’t officially confirmed the game is in development, but a Variety report has reinforced the belief that the popular multiplayer shooter franchise will return.
Various reports suggest multiple studios may be involved in the new Battlefront project. These updates follow earlier rumors that the project was being considered. With DICE and Respawn becoming the most talked-about names, fans waiting for another huge franchise game are getting increasingly excited.
People discussing EA’s announcement said the studio mentioned a new project that incorporated both teams, but didn’t call it Star Wars Battlefront 3.
Variety later reported that multiple sources confirmed the project is a new Battlefront game. This is excellent news, though the game hasn't been officially confirmed yet. However, fans should not take this as official confirmation from EA but rather as reporting. Both DICE and Respawn have worked on major multiplayer and action titles, making the hypothetical alliance even more exciting.
DICE developed the previous Star Wars Battlefront games. Respawn is known for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Apex Legends. For fans, the alleged alliance could combine DICE's experience with large battles and Respawn's history of action-packed games. But it's unclear what each firm would be responsible for, and we don't know anything for sure about the game's mechanics, story, multiplayer modes, or overall direction.
There’s also concern about whether the developers can lure back the folks who worked on the previous games if they choose to return to the brand. Some former team members reportedly said they’d like to come back if EA greenlit another Battlefront game. Rehiring experienced developers would let the project benefit from the knowledge gained from developing the previous games.
Some hurdles have stood in the way of a possible third installment.
It captured the Star Wars galaxy well and looked great, yet some fans wanted more from the original Star Wars Battlefront. Star Wars Battlefront 2 originally received even worse reviews, mostly due to its confusing progression mechanics and Star Card system. But the sequel ultimately made major improvements once it fixed some of its biggest faults.
Better progression, more content, and continued community attention helped it build a stronger reputation over time. We can learn a lot from history about how to design a better game, especially if EA values a full experience over systems that make people furious. If the project gets the green light, many people will hope to see Star Wars Battlefront 3.
The big question is whether the game will launch with enough content to satisfy fans, or whether it will need many patches and costly add-ons after launch. Any conceivable sequel should have plenty of maps, playable characters, heroes, villains, and multiplayer modes. Fans may also look forward to a big single-player campaign, as well as multiplayer.
A roster full of recognizable characters (Mace Windu, Padmé Amidala, Ahsoka Tano, General Grievous, Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to name a few) sounds like a lot of fun. Still, none of them have been announced for a new game. The first games set a foundation that the second game could build on instead of discarding.
If they preserved the good aspects, improved progression, and added more content, the next game would start better.
There have been some good headlines, but one huge issue remains: when can we expect Star Wars Battlefront 3 to be released? If the work has only just started, it may take several years to complete. The initial presentation speculated that, in the most optimistic scenario, the game would release around 2030. But that’s a hunch, not an actual date.
For now, fans should be cautiously optimistic. EA hasn't announced plans to release the game yet, but reports that DICE and Respawn are involved make it more likely the game will return. Until then, we won’t know its release date, platforms, features, or how far along production is.
