EA’s Star Wars Battlefront II is experiencing a surge in gamers, doubtlessly fueled by the current Could the 4th Star Wars vacation and the Star Wars TV collection Andor. The resurgence in recognition for the 2017 recreation has prompted some fans–and celebrities–to petition EA to make a 3rd recreation. However it in all probability will not occur.
That is the opinion of former DICE dwell producer Mats Holm. He said on Reddit (via IGN), “I do not anticipate Battlefront 3 to be introduced on the finish of this rally.” Nevertheless, Holm stated he believes there are folks “who’re speaking about it.” In another post, Holm stated it might be difficult to convey again the group that made Battlefront II. “We’re unfold far and large,” he stated of himself and others who’ve since left DICE.
No new Battlefront video games have been introduced, which can sound stunning contemplating the 2015 recreation and the 2017 sequel mixed to promote 33 million copies. A report stated EA rejected a pitch for a 3rd recreation due partly to licensing prices.
Holm–who now works at Paradox–went on to pitch his own idea for the future of Battlefront games, saying EA ought to remaster Battlefront II for the following Xbox and PlayStation consoles in 2027-2028. After that, and if it is a success, the builders might concentrate on Battlefront 3, he stated.
DICE is at the moment engaged on Battlefield 6, so nobody ought to anticipate the developer to make a 3rd Battlefront recreation quickly, if it ever does.
The Battlefront collection debuted in 2004 with a third-person shooter from the since-shuttered Pandemic Studios. A sequel, Battlefront II, got here out in 2005. A 3rd recreation was reportedly within the works, nevertheless it was stated to be canceled “two yards from the end line.”
The 2 older video games have been packaged collectively within the Star Wars: Battlefront Basic Assortment, which was launched in 2024 to a horrible vital reception on account of quite a few bugs and different points.
Whereas Battlefront 3 is probably not within the works, there are a variety of upcoming Star Wars video games, together with Star Wars Eclipse from Quantic Dream.