Shocking the gaming world earlier today, thenewly-rebranded Lucasfilm Gamesannounced it would be working with Ubisoft to develop an open-world experience set in theStar Warsuniverse. The reveal was a shock to many considering it’ll be one of the first games in the franchise since 2013 to not have any EA involvement,with the company’s exclusive deal with the IP officially coming to a close.
However, it seems Lucasfilm Games' decision to offer theStar Warslicense to new developers won’t bar EA from developing future games within the franchise. As reported by IGN, a statement from EA claims that the company will continue working withStar Warsfor “years to come,” developing new experiences set in the franchise’s expansive universe.
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“We are proud of our long-standing collaboration with Lucasfilm Games,” the statement reads, celebrating the fact that the studio has “created some of the most successful games in the history of theStar Warsfranchise.” It continues, promising fans that the teams over at the publisher are ready to develop more “exciting experiences for players to enjoy.” While it seemsLucasfilm is gathering fresh talent for future games, already enlisting the help of Ubisoftand Bethesda, EA will get to continue working alongside Lucasfilm and expanding its increasing library ofStar Warstie-ins.
Over its time working onStar Wars,EA has published a number of popular blockbuster releases, rebootingStar Wars Battlefrontand following it up withStar Wars Battlefront 2, as well as allowing players to take to the sky in daring space battles throughStar Wars Squadrons. However, the crowning jewel of their time with the franchise is likelyStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,with Respawn Entertainment creating a narrative-focused single-player adventure set betweenRevenge of the SithandA New Hope.With EA declaring the game was the first in a franchise last year, it seems likely that part of EA’s future involvement with the IP will be working alongside Respawn to develop a follow-up.
Whatever EA’s part inStar Wars’future will be, it seems it’ll begin this year, with Lucasfilm announcing the company will be revealing a new project set in the universe further into 2021. Lucasfilm Games hasn’t been shy during its short tenure as a publisher, revealing yesterday that it would also be working onanIndiana Jonesvideo game withWolfensteindeveloper Machine Games at the helm. The company is already looking to be developing some huge projects, so there’s no doubt it’ll be a massive name in the years to come.
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