"Predicting the Continuation of 'Star Wars Battlefront' in Coming Eras"
Hey there, gamer! It seems the gaming community is buzzing with talk about a potential new Star Wars Battlefront game. Recent events have spurred this revival, with players flocking back to Battlefront II and a call to action by Andor star Muhannad Ben Amor.
Over the years, this multiplayer shooter series has had two lives. The first two games, produced by the defunct Pandemic Studios, were released during the Star Wars prequel era, while the second pair came from Battlefield developer DICE. Unfortunately, both have failed to make it to number three. A Battlefront III was almost a reality, with Timesplitters creator Free Radical Design in development for the original series, but it never saw the light of day.
LucasArts attempted multiple times to restart the games with an online-only entry, a smaller scale multiplayer entry, and a fourth game set in an alternate reality where Obi-Wan and Luke were Sith Lords. However, nothing came from these efforts. Once DICE stopped supporting Battlefront II in 2020, the series was once more absent from the gaming scene.
So, can we expect a new Star Wars Battlefront game in the future? The question is tricky to answer. Developing games for this property hasn't always been easy. Many of the most famous Star Wars games are those that never happened, like the Boba Fett-starring 1313 or third entries for Knights of the Old Republic and Force Unleashed. Even EA, the current publisher, had troubles with its pirate-focused project from Visceral Games and Motive Studios, and a first-person shooter centered on a Mandalorian from Respawn.
Currently, DICE is entirely focused on the next Battlefield game, and other EA studios are on hand for support. As a result, another Battlefront game coming from EA anytime soon seems unlikely.forme de suggests another approach: remastering the previous game as a way to rekindle interest and potentially pave the way for a new sequel, preferably with some members of the previous team involved. However, this remaster's success depends on EA, as it can be more selective with what it chooses to remaster or remake.
In recent years, Star Wars has leaned more towards single-player titles like Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws and 2026's Zero Company from Bit Reactor, with the exception of Star Wars Squadrons. It's possible that its controversial monetization and poor reception to Battlefront II has put off developers from tackling the multiplayer aspect of the franchise. Moreover, Fortnite has become the go-to multiplayer shooter for Star Wars, with tie-in events, skins, and even plot-relevant details.
With the franchise entering a new phase that promises more movies and shows, the question remains: will there ever be a Battlefront III and if so, how will it fit into the current landscape of Star Wars gaming? Time will tell!
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- The gaming community's enthusiasm for a potential new Star Wars Battlefront game could be revived through a remaster of the previous games, potentially involving some members of the original team.
- The success of a potential Battlefront III remaster depends on EA's choice to prioritize this project, as they have the power to select what games to remaster or remake.
- With Star Wars leaning towards single-player titles and the popularity of Fortnite for multiplayer shooter experiences, the landscape of Star Wars gaming is evolving, raising questions about the possibility of a Battlefront III and its fit within this changing gaming landscape.
