Respawn continues Star Wars journey with development update

Lucasfilm Games and Electronic Arts have confirmed new Star Wars titles that are currently in development from Respawn Entertainment. 

Continuing their journey in a galaxy far far away, the continued link-up between EA and Lucasfilm Games will see upcoming titles include the next game in the Star Wars Jedi franchise, a new FSP from Peter Hirschmann and a strategy game via a publishing collaboration between Respawn and Bit Reactor. 

“We are excited to continue working with the superbly talented developers at Respawn,” said Douglas Reilly, VP, Lucasfilm Games. “They have demonstrated excellence in telling epic Star Wars stories along with best-in-class gameplay across different genres and we are looking forward to bringing more amazing experiences to the galaxy far, far away.”

Respawn Entertainment, best known for their work on Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is leading the development and production of these new projects. Vince Zampella, Group GM and Founder of Respawn, will oversee this new phase of EA’s relationship with Lucasfilm, building on Respawn’s history in game development and expertise in telling compelling Star Wars stories.

Game Director Stig Asmussen and his team at the studio are already working on the next game in the action adventure Star Wars Jedi series, and are joined by two new teams working to deliver additional unique Star Wars gameplay experiences across multiple genres. 

Leading the development of Respawn’s all-new Star Wars first-person shooter game is Hirschmann who has a long and accomplished history with the Star Wars franchise. 

“Working with Lucasfilm Games on a new FPS in the Star Wars galaxy is a dream come true for me, as this is a story I have always wanted to tell,” said Hirschmann. Peter previously worked as VP of development at LucasArts, and was executive producer on the original Star Wars Battlefront games. 

The third title is a Star Wars strategy game developed through a production collaboration with the newly formed studio Bit Reactor, helmed by games industry veteran Greg Foerstch. 

“Building on the previous successes of our EA relationship, this new collaboration highlights the trust and mutual respect shared between the world-class teams at EA, Respawn and Lucasfilm Games,” added Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Walt Disney Games. “Fostered by the expertise and passion within each team, we will create thrilling original games for diverse audiences across the Star Wars galaxy.”