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A return to the Star Wars battlefield may finally be taking shape. Star Wars Battlefront 3 is reportedly the mysterious project bringing Respawn Entertainment and DICE together, according to multiple sources cited by Variety. EA has confirmed the collaboration itself, but its October 21 announcement deliberately left the project unnamed. That's an important distinction, even if the combination of these two studios gives fans a compelling reason to pay attention.
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Report
EA confirmed the Respawn and DICE partnership, while the Battlefront identity comes from reporting.
EA disclosed the partnership in a public employee memo titled Building EA's Next Chapter. Executives Cam Weber and David Tinson explained that the company wants to apply lessons from Battlefield 6 while expanding its shooter business. They specifically named Respawn and DICE as collaborators on a future project. Variety subsequently linked that partnership to a new Battlefront game, citing sources familiar with EA's plans rather than an official game announcement.
What EA Actually Confirmed
Official Announcement
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- First Studio
- Respawn Entertainment
- Second Studio
- DICE
- Announcement Date
- October 21, 2026
The announcement places the partnership alongside EA's continuing Battlefield plans and investment in Apex Legends. That context suggests the publisher sees the collaboration as part of a broader strategy for competitive action games. However, EA's wording doesn't establish the nature of the project beyond its connection to the shooter business. Even the reported Battlefront name should be treated as a credible claim requiring official confirmation.
Why These Studios Matter
DICE
DICE has extensive experience developing large-scale multiplayer shooters. The studio previously contributed to the modern Star Wars Battlefront series and led its multiplayer gameplay.
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn brings experience from Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi games. Its background covers responsive action mechanics, multiplayer systems and adventures set in the Star Wars universe.
The Potential Partnership
Combining those areas of expertise could offer an interesting foundation for a future Star Wars shooter. However, EA has not disclosed the division of development responsibilities.
The pairing makes sense creatively. DICE understands large battles and the scale expected from Battlefront, while Respawn has worked on different forms of action within established franchises. Still, two respected teams don't automatically guarantee a better game. Coordination, technical priorities and a clear vision will matter more than the names attached to the project. That's the challenge any future collaboration would need to overcome.
I'd love to see what these studios could achieve together. But a strong team is only the starting point; Battlefront deserves a clear identity and a genuinely rewarding multiplayer experience.
Battlefront's Previous Chapter
- November 17, 2017 Battlefront II Launches EA and Lucasfilm release the multiplayer shooter developed through a collaboration involving DICE, Motive and Criterion.
- April 2020 Regular Content Updates End DICE announces the transition away from regular new content after the Battle on Scarif update.
- October 21, 2026 A New Partnership Announced EA confirms that Respawn and DICE are being brought together for an unnamed future project.
The previous game remains an important reference point for the series. Its combination of ground battles, space combat and recognizable Star Wars characters established the scale players associate with Battlefront. It also faced serious criticism over its original progression and monetization systems, leading EA to change its approach. Any new entry would benefit from remembering both sides of that history: the attraction of its battles and the importance of earning player trust.
What Happens Next
The Road to Confirmation
- Identify the Project EA or Lucasfilm would need to announce the title publicly to establish its identity.
- Explain the Collaboration A development presentation could clarify how responsibilities are shared between the studios.
- Reveal the Gameplay Direction An official demonstration would establish the project's modes and intended player experience.
- Announce Release Plans Platforms and launch timing would need to come from the publisher or an official game listing.
Is EA developing a new Star Wars Battlefront game?
Variety reports that the Respawn and DICE collaboration is Star Wars: Battlefront 3. EA has confirmed the partnership without identifying the game.
Which studios are working together?
EA officially named Respawn Entertainment and DICE as partners on an upcoming project.
Why is DICE important to Battlefront?
DICE helped create the modern Battlefront games and previously handled the series' large-scale multiplayer experience.
Will the new game include a story campaign?
The reporting does not establish specific game modes, including whether a single-player campaign is planned.
The possibility of a new Battlefront is exciting, particularly with Respawn and DICE potentially contributing their different strengths. But the strongest confirmed news remains the collaboration itself. Variety's reporting gives the project a plausible identity, while EA still has the final word on what the teams are building. I think the combination has genuine promise. The next step is turning that promise into a game players can actually see.
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Written by Mostafa Hamdy soliman soliman.
Mostafa Hamdy, part of the Marketing Team at Games2Egypt, I started my journey at the company as a Moderator, and over time, I learned and developed my skills until I moved into marketing and started contributing to content creation for the gaming world.
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