EA Confirms DICE and Respawn Team Up for Star Wars Battlefront 3
- Electronic Arts is pairing two major development teams for an unannounced project.
- Electronic Arts officially confirmed on October 21, 2026, that DICE and Respawn Entertainment are joining forces for a collaborative title.
- Although Electronic Arts initially withheld the specific title of the joint venture, industry reporting narrows down the project considerably.
Electronic Arts is pairing two major development teams for an unannounced project. While corporate changes sweep through the publisher following a buyout, studio executives have set up a joint effort between DICE and Respawn Entertainment to build a project.
Electronic Arts Confirms Joint Development Between DICE and Respawn
Electronic Arts officially confirmed on October 21, 2026, that DICE and Respawn Entertainment are joining forces for a collaborative title. The publisher intends to expand its shooter portfolio and secure fresh growth opportunities through this studio pairing. Both developers bring substantial multiplayer experience to the partnership, with DICE having helmed previous entries in the Battlefield and Star Wars Battlefront series, while Respawn built its reputation on Titanfall and Apex Legends. Cam Weber, president and chief studios officer of EA, and David Tinson, president and COO, confirmed that the publisher is experiencing great success with live-service ego-shooters, particularly Battlefield 6, alongside additional Battlefield titles. Respawn works on the next installment of the Jedi games, namely Jedi 3, while the studio previously created Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor, and was founded in 2010 under the leadership of former Infinity Ward developers.
DICE and from what I’ve heard Respawn are working on Battlefront 3. Not sure what that means for Battlefield. https://t.co/1vOnaKeT85
Industry Reports Point to Star Wars Battlefront 3 as the Collaborative Project
Although Electronic Arts initially withheld the specific title of the joint venture, industry reporting narrows down the project considerably. Variety cited multiple confidential sources confirming the collaborative effort is Star Wars Battlefront 3, commissioned by Lucasfilm. This development sidelines earlier internet speculation that Bungie might take over the franchise, pointing instead to studios with established ties to both publisher tech and the sci-fi universe. Joe Brammer, CEO of the Wardogs studio Bulkhead Interactive, appeared to be correct with his information when he stated publicly that he had heard about the collaboration between DICE and Respawn on Battlefront 3, after industry insider Jeff Grubb reported on speculations surrounding a potential third Battlefront installment on October 19, following rumors that Disney was searching for a developer for the sequel with DICE initially in discussions.
Corporate Restructuring and Staff Cuts Follow Completed EA Acquisition
The greenlight for a major project arrives amid significant structural upheaval at the publishing giant. Following the transaction, EA cut 3% of its global workforce, a contraction that included the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of its upcoming Mass Effect project.
Unresolved Details Surrounding the Lucasfilm Shooter Release Window
Despite reports from media outlets regarding the involvement of Lucasfilm Games, Electronic Arts has not yet provided a formal release date, title confirmation, or platform list for the collaborative shooter. It remains unverified how far along development is at DICE and Respawn, leaving players to wait for an official public unveiling from the publisher. Previous games in the franchise included a single-player campaign accompanying Iden Versio as she evolved from imperial leader of the Inferno Squadron into a tough yet fair soldier of the Rebel Alliance, alongside multiplayer battles spanning eras from the Clone Wars to the Age of Rebellion, receiving mixed reviews for pay-to-win mechanics and limited customization before regaining appeal through updates.