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Lucasfilm and Disney are reportedly in discussions with multiple studios regarding the potential development of Star Wars Battlefront 3. This information stems from a report by Electronic Gaming Monthly, as discussed by Jeff Grubb on a Giant Bomb podcast.
The potential candidates for this project include DICE, the developer behind Battlefront 2, and Bungie, known for the Destiny franchise. While DICE's involvement is considered a logical progression, Bungie's potential participation is described as surprising given their current focus on Destiny and Marathon.
These discussions occur amidst a shift in strategy, as Lucasfilm recently suggested that high-quality Star Wars titles do not necessarily require large publishers. This follows the conclusion of EA's decade-long tenure managing the franchise, which ended in 2023.
Currently, Disney, Lucasfilm, EA, and Bungie have not provided official comments regarding these rumors. Because the project is reportedly still in the preliminary discussion phase, any potential release remains several years away.
