Overview
- A revived Electronic Gaming Monthly rumor column was read by Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb on Monday and said Lucasfilm has been quietly probing partners about making a new Battlefront game.
- Reporting names two frontrunners being considered: EA DICE, the studio that made the modern Battlefront games, and Bungie, the Sony‑owned studio behind Halo and Destiny.
- Outlets stress the report describes early behind‑the‑scenes conversations rather than an official greenlight and advise caution because the item originated in a gossip‑style Quartermann column.
- The push for a follow‑up is tied to Battlefront 2’s persistent player resurgences and the end of EA’s Star Wars exclusivity in 2023, which let Lucasfilm shop the project to multiple partners.
- Key things to watch are whether Disney formally assigns the project, which studio accepts work if any, and how a Bungie choice would affect platform deals, Bungie’s current Marathon and Destiny 2 plans, and player communities.