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Electronic Arts has announced that DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a new project, which multiple sources identify as the long-awaited third installment of the Star Wars: Battlefront series. This development follows recent rumors that suggested Bungie would be handling the title, a claim that has now been refuted.
The announcement arrives during a difficult period for Electronic Arts, which recently laid off 400 employees and shuttered BioWare. Furthermore, the company has merged Criterion into DICE, resulting in the permanent suspension of the Need for Speed franchise.
Fans of the franchise have been waiting nearly 10 years for a new entry. The previous title, Battlefront 2, has remained without content updates since the release of The Rise of Skywalker, leaving the game effectively abandoned for seven years despite a persistent and active community.
While the project is highly anticipated, the news has been met with mixed reactions on platforms like ResetEra. The current negative public perception of Electronic Arts has tempered the excitement, with some community members expressing hostility toward the publisher despite the confirmation of the new game.
