EA and the studio have confirmed that there will be a new Star Wars Jedi action/adventure title being directed by Stig Asmussen and developed by Respawn, an all-new FPS title, also in development by Respawn and last but not least a Star Wars strategy title, which will be developed by Bit Reactor/produced by Respawn.
There are no titles or release dates quite yet and Respawn is actively hiring, so make sure to stay tuned for any news on the projects. Read on for the official announcement.
Electronic Arts Inc. and Lucasfilm Games?are joining forces to continue delivering all-new, world-class gaming experiences set within the beloved Star Wars galaxy.
Respawn Entertainment, best known for their work on Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is leading the development and production of these new projects.? Vince Zampella, Group GM and Founder of Respawn, will oversee this new phase of EA?s relationship with Lucasfilm, building on Respawn?s award-winning history in game development and expertise in telling compelling Star Wars stories.
Game Director Stig Asmussen and his team at the studio are already working on the next game in the action adventure Star Wars Jedi series, and are joined by two new teams working to deliver additional unique Star Wars gameplay experiences across multiple genres. Leading the development of Respawn?s all-new Star Wars first-person shooter game is Peter Hirschmann, Game Director at Respawn, who has a long and accomplished history with the Star Wars franchise. The third title is a Star Wars strategy game developed through a production collaboration with the newly formed studio Bit Reactor, helmed by games industry veteran Greg Foerstch. Respawn will produce the new Star Wars strategy game while Bit Reactor leads on the development of the title.
?We are excited to continue working with the superbly talented developers at Respawn,? said Douglas Reilly, VP, Lucasfilm Games. ?They have demonstrated excellence in telling epic Star Wars stories along with best-in-class gameplay across different genres and we are looking forward to bringing more amazing experiences to the galaxy far, far away.?
?Building on the previous successes of our EA relationship, this new collaboration highlights the trust and mutual respect shared between the world-class teams at EA, Respawn and Lucasfilm Games,? said Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Walt Disney Games. ?Fostered by the expertise and passion within each team, we will create thrilling original games for diverse audiences across the Star Wars galaxy.?
?Working with Lucasfilm Games on a new FPS in the Star Wars galaxy is a dream come true for me, as this is a story I have always wanted to tell,? said Peter Hirschmann, game director at Respawn. Peter previously worked as VP of development at LucasArts, and was executive producer on the original Star Wars Battlefront games. Hirschmann and the team at Respawn have just begun work on the title.
Work has already begun on all three of these projects, and Respawn is looking for talent to join the teams. Additional information on available job openings can be found at Respawn Careers.
?We are huge fans of Star Wars here at Respawn and we?re thrilled to work with Lucasfilm Games on new titles that we have wanted to make for years,? said Zampella. ?If you want to make great Star Wars games, you should come join us on our journey.?
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