Overview
- A revived Electronic Gaming Monthly ‘Quartermann’ rumor, read on Jeff Grubb’s podcast, said Lucasfilm has been probing partners for a follow-up to Battlefront 2 and circulated widely on Monday and Tuesday.
- The Quartermann item names EA DICE as the obvious candidate and Bungie as a surprise alternative, while a separate tip from Wardogs CEO Joe Brammer has claimed DICE and Respawn are involved, creating conflicting accounts.
- Multiple outlets stress the reports are unverified and that no studio or publisher has officially greenlit or confirmed a Battlefront 3 project.
- Coverage notes practical limits on who could take the job given DICE’s ongoing Battlefield work, Bungie’s focus on Marathon and Destiny-era plans under Sony, and Respawn’s existing projects.
- Context for Disney’s interest includes Battlefront 2’s renewed player popularity and the end of EA’s Star Wars exclusivity in 2023, and next confirmed steps to watch are official statements from Lucasfilm, EA, or the named studios.