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Renewed Calls for Star Wars: Battlefront as Fans and Developers Express Interest

Despite a surge in Battlefront II's popularity and community demand, EA has not committed to a new installment, citing other project priorities.

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Overview

  • Star Wars: Battlefront II has experienced a resurgence in popularity, with increased player counts and community events following the May 4 Star Wars holiday.
  • Former developer Mats Helge Holm revealed that many team members from the previous games are eager to collaborate on a potential third installment.
  • Electronic Arts (EA) has not committed to developing a new Battlefront game, as its focus remains on other projects like the next Battlefield title.
  • Suggestions for a remaster of Battlefront II have been floated as a potential step toward a future sequel, though no plans have been confirmed.
  • The Star Wars gaming franchise has shifted toward single-player experiences and collaborations like Fortnite tie-ins, potentially influencing EA's hesitancy to revisit the Battlefront series.