Anticipating the Evolution of 'Star Wars Battlefront': An Insight
Alright, matey, let's dive into the resurgence of the beloved Star Wars Battlefront series! Gamers and Star Wars aficionados can't seem to shake off the desire for another installment, and Battlefront II from 2017 has seen a significant reawakening in popularity lately. This has led fans to organize a global event to boost the player base and pay homage to the dedicated Battlefront community.
This renewed interest was sparked by Star Wars Day and Andor's Wilmon actor, Muhannad Ben Amor, publicly expressing his hopes for a third Battlefront game. Over nearly two decades, this multiplayer shooter franchise has had two distinct periods – its first two games were developed during the prequel era by the late Pandemic Studios, while the more recent iterations hail from Battlefield developer DICE. But neither series has managed to crack the number three milestone.
Remember that sprawling Battlefront III project that involved Timesplitters creator Free Radical Design and almost came to fruition before EA took control of the Star Wars game license? Sadly, it never saw the light of day. LucasArts attempted to restart the series with an online-only multiplayer game, a smaller scale entry, and an alternate reality game featuring Obi-Wan and Luke as Sith Lords. However, none of these efforts came to pass when DICE stopped supporting Battlefront II in 2020, essentially grounding the series once more.
Now, the question on everyone's minds – is a new Star Wars Battlefront even feasible, and if so, why? Developing games around this property has had its challenges throughout the years. Some of the most iconic Star Wars games were those that never saw the day, like 1313 starring Boba Fett, third entries for Knights of the Old Republic and Force Unleashed, or even projects from Visceral Games and Motive Studios that EA eventually scrapped.
DICE is currently deep into the development of the next Battlefield game, and other EA studios are offering support. Given this focus, it's unlikely another Battlefront could emerge from EA, especially not in the near future. Former Battlefront II live producer Mats Holm suggested a remaster of the previous game as a stepping stone, preferably led by members of the original team. However, EA's history with remasters may pose a challenge.
Since the success of Fallen Order, Star Wars has been focusing on single-player titles. Epic Games' Fortnite has become the franchise's most prominent multiplayer platform due to tie-ins with Disney+ series and films like The Mandalorian, Maul: Shadow Lord, and Starfighter. It's a partnership that has proven difficult to break free from.
Despite the barriers, fan-made mods like the Star Wars Battlefront III "alpha" provide a sneak peek into the realm of possibility. Here's to hoping that one day, Star Wars Battlefront III will rise from the ashes and delight us once more!
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- The revival of Star Wars Battlefront series has been sparked by Star Wars Day and public expressions from Muhannad Ben Amor, Wilmon actor from Andor.
- Although DICE is currently developing the next Battlefield game, there are discussions about a possible remaster of the previous Star Wars Battlefront game, led by members of the original team.
- In the realm of Star Wars multiplayer games, Epic Games' Fortnite has become the franchise's most prominent platform due to tie-ins with Disney+ series and films.
- Fan-made mods like the Star Wars Battlefront III "alpha" offer a glimpse into the potential for a third Battlefront game to rise from the ashes in the future.
