Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Electronic Arts & Lucasfilm Games announce new Star Wars titles from Respawn Entertainment WWW.EA.COM Upcoming Titles Include the Next Game in the Star Wars Jedi Franchise, a new Star Wars FPS from Peter Hirschmann and a Strategy Game via a Publishing Collaboration Between Respawn and Bit Reactor Quote 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 award-winning 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 Peter Hirschmann, Game Director at Respawn, who has a long and accomplished history with the Star Wars franchise. 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. Respawn will produce the new Star Wars strategy game while Bit Reactor leads on the development of the title. "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." "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," said 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." "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 Peter Hirschmann, game director at Respawn. Peter previously worked as VP of development at LucasArts, and was executive producer on the original Star Wars Battlefront games. Hirschmann and the team at Respawn have just begun work on the title. Work has already begun on all three of these projects, and Respawn is looking for talent to join the teams. Additional information on available job openings can be found at Respawn Careers. "We are huge fans of Star Wars here at Respawn and we're thrilled to work with Lucasfilm Games on new titles that we have wanted to make for years," said Zampella. "If you want to make great Star Wars games, you should come join us on our journey." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Could a new Dark Forces be right around the corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Could a new Dark Forces be right around the corner? I played the absolute shit out of this game back in the day, haven't seen this name come up in a long time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Bit Reactor -- the studio developing the strategy title -- was formed by Firaxis veterans. Firaxis veterans form new strategy game studio Bit Reactor VENTUREBEAT.COM A group of developers led by Greg Foertsch have formed a new turn-based tactic game studio called Bit Reactor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silentbob Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I got excited seeing Respawn mentioned before seeing the rest of the title announcing more Star Wars. Upset to see it wasn’t a TitanFall 3 announcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Crazy how quickly Respawn became “The” studio at EA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Crazy how quickly Respawn became “The” studio at EA. I'd say that the recent, high profile failures at their other studios (BioWare, DICE, etc.) had a not-insignificant role in Respawn's ascension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I'd say that the recent, high profile failures at their other studios (BioWare, DICE, etc.) had a not-insignificant role in Respawn's ascension. Of course that played a big role. I am surprised that EA basically gave Respawn keys to the car when I would say Respawn’s track record isn’t all financial hits. Maybe it is because like you said there is no other choice at this point for EA. Respawn has done 5 games for EA: Apex - massively successful Jedi Fallen Order - successful Medal of Honor VR - it’s VR so who knows TitanFall 2 - disappointment TitanFall - sort of successful Personally I liked everything I played from the studio and happy that we will get more games from this studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imthesoldier Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I just want them to re-release the Rogue Squadron games that were cancelled on Wii. And then throw in the first game to complete it as a Trilogy pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 35 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I'd say that the recent, high profile failures at their other studios (BioWare, DICE, etc.) had a not-insignificant role in Respawn's ascension. And Vince Zampella getting promoted to head of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Of course that played a big role. I am surprised that EA basically gave Respawn keys to the car when I would say Respawn’s track record isn’t all financial hits. Maybe it is because like you said there is no other choice at this point for EA. Respawn has done 5 games for EA: Apex - massively successful Jedi Fallen Order - successful Medal of Honor VR - it’s VR so who knows TitanFall 2 - disappointment TitanFall - sort of successful Personally I liked everything I played from the studio and happy that we will get more games from this studio. What have you done for me lately. The first two are the most recent, and everything I've heard about Titanfall 1 and 2 is that they are good games, they just weren't commercial hits. Or were they Tomb Raider scenarios where they sold well, but considered disappointments because they didn't hit unrealistic expectations? Either way I don't know anything about the VR game but 4 out of 5 games you mentioned are good games with 2 of them being pretty successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, Dodger said: What have you done for me lately. Apex continues to make money, it's an ongoing service. That's lately. And you say all that stuff but look at the stuff EA put out at that time that wasn't Madden or FIFA. Garbage. So that list is basically the best stuff EA has put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 52 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Apex continues to make money, it's an ongoing service. That's lately. That's exactly what he means. Respawn has done really well for EA lately so that's why it's now their "go-to" studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: BF2 was awesome. I wouldve loved to see a BF3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARZ Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 11 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Bit Reactor -- the studio developing the strategy title -- was formed by Firaxis veterans. Firaxis veterans form new strategy game studio Bit Reactor VENTUREBEAT.COM A group of developers led by Greg Foertsch have formed a new turn-based tactic game studio called Bit Reactor. Whoa whoa wait a minute.....Could this be my life-long dream come true?!? A sequel/update of Star Wars Rebellion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Saw elsewhere that Zhuge from Resetera had a tweet that Apex Legends and JFO combined for over $2.5 billion in revenue. So that’s why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 22 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Could a new Dark Forces be right around the corner? Out of all the games that get unnecessary reboots/remakes/remasters, I would actually be totally down with a reboot to the OG. That game had so many cool tie-ins. Keep the MIDI music though, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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