Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Real, EA Officially Confirms
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Electronic Arts (EA) was acquired by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners in August 2026, shortly after which EA laid off 3% of its global workforce and permanently shut down BioWare, canceling its new Mass Effect title.
- Despite these setbacks, EA confirmed that Star Wars Battlefront 3 is actively in development, with collaboration between its Respawn and DICE studios, debunking rumors that Bungie would take over the project.
- EA executives highlighted strong success with live-service shooters like Battlefield 6 and announced plans for future Battlefield titles alongside the Star Wars Battlefront 3 project.
- Respawn is also working on Jedi 3, the next chapter of the Jedi games, leveraging their multiplayer shooter experience from Apex Legends to support the Star Wars Battlefront 3 development.
- Fans can anticipate potential exploration of new Star Wars eras such as The High Republic and Dawn of the Jedi in the upcoming game, although details remain to be seen.
