EA Confirms DICE and Respawn Collaboration on New Project Amid Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Speculation

EA has officially confirmed that DICE and Respawn are teaming up on a new project, further fueling rumors about Star Wars: Battlefront 3. In a broader letter discussing EA's future, the publisher revealed that it is working on new Battlefield games and noted that DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a 'future project' aimed at driving growth in their shooter portfolio. This confirmation follows rumors from earlier this week that the two studios are working together on Star Wars: Battlefront 3.

'In addition to our future Battlefield titles, we’ll be bringing together our Respawn and DICE studios to collaborate on a future project that will help us achieve that ambition,' EA stated. 'We can’t wait to share more when the time comes.'

Variety also corroborated the Battlefront 3 rumors through sources, though details about the game's appearance or release window remain unknown. Other rumors have suggested that Bungie might be involved in Battlefront 3 or another Star Wars project, but nothing has been confirmed. Star Wars: Battlefront 3 has been one of the most requested titles over the past decade.

DICE's second attempt at the Star Wars shooter franchise was controversial at launch due to its monetization strategy, but the game itself received widespread praise from fans. It remains a respected title among Star Wars enthusiasts, who have frequently rallied for a sequel. Now, it appears that a sequel is in the works, this time with Respawn's assistance.

Respawn, known for Titanfall and Apex Legends, has its own experience with Star Wars through the Jedi games and the recently released Star Wars Zero Company. The studio also worked on a canceled Star Wars shooter, rumored to be a Mandalorian game, leaving fans to wonder what could have been. Only time will tell what this new Respawn and DICE game truly is, but if it's Battlefront 3, it has serious potential to be something special.

This news comes alongside some unfortunate developments. EA confirmed that it is canceling the next Mass Effect and shutting down veteran RPG studio BioWare. This follows about a decade of commercial and critical disappointments from the studio with games like Mass Effect: Andromeda, Anthem, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.