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Summary

  • Former Star Wars Battlefront 2 devs say they want to “get the gang back together” for a third game.
  • Star Wars Battlefront 2 is currently experiencing a massive player resurgence.
  • EA has previously rejected a third Star Wars Battlefront game due to licensing costs.

A developer who worked on Star Wars Battlefront 2 is expressing interest in reuniting with his former team for a potential third game. The recent surge of players returning to Star Wars Battlefront 2 has sparked hopes that Electronic Arts (EA) will revive the series, as fans rally to bring attention to the 2017 shooter. After achieving significant success in the early 2000s, EA remade Star Wars Battlefront in 2015 and released a sequel in 2017.

Initially, the release of Star Wars Battlefront 2 sparked widespread criticism due to its use of loot boxes and microtransactions. However, Electronic Arts (EA) made improvements by revamping the game’s progression system and eliminating microtransactions before the full launch. Now, it has an impressive 57,000 player reviews on Steam with a “very positive” rating. Despite the game’s support ending in 2020, fans have been eager for a new game, leading to a recent petition for EA to create Star Wars Battlefront 3. Although the studio has shown no signs of developing a third installment, the new petition has gathered nearly 8,500 signatures in a short period, demonstrating players’ strong interest in another Battlefront game.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Devs Want to “Get The Gang Back Together”

Following the surge of interest for a potential Star Wars Battlefront 3 , there was a significant increase in players for Star Wars Battlefront 2, particularly on Steam. The eight-year-old game, which typically had around 1,000 concurrent players, reached over 9,000 on the platform at its peak. As discussions about a third installment persist online, a former developer from DICE has expressed his desire to rejoin the team. In a recent Reddit post, Mats Helge Holm, who worked on both the 2015 and 2017 versions of Star Wars Battlefront, stated that he and his fellow veterans are eager to reunite for another project.

As a dedicated gamer, I can confidently say that the surge in players lately feels like it could be connected to the highly-anticipated finale of Andor Season 2. The buzz around this show has been incredible, and even its talented star, Muhannad Ben Amor (Wilmon Paak in Andor), has joined the chorus for a new Star Wars Battlefront game. Just when we started hearing about this player resurgence online, Amor jumped on Instagram to express his thoughts: “Star Wars, it’s time for Battlefront 3…ASAP!” It turns out that Amor is a true Battlefront veteran, having logged nearly 470 hours in Star Wars Battlefront 2 back in 2017.

Despite EA remaining silent about the recent surge in gamers, it’s clear the community isn’t slowing down. YouTuber Bombastic has urged fans to unite and demonstrate their passion for Star Wars Battlefront by playing the game en masse on May 24th. The aim is to catch EA’s attention with a massive influx of players in Star Wars Battlefront 2, hoping this will signal a significant interest in a potential third installment.

Despite my ardent hopes and the resurgence of interest among players, it seems that even I can’t persuade Electronic Arts (EA) to greenlight a third Star Wars Battlefront game. As a devoted fan, I’ve learned that DICE, the developers, have proposed Star Wars Battlefront 3 to EA following the 2015 reboot and its sequel in 2017. Regrettably, it appears that EA declined the idea due to the high costs associated with licensing.

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2025-05-23 18:14