The Star Wars gaming universe is currently experiencing a massive renaissance. With the massive success of single-player titles like Jedi: Survivor and the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, the franchise is thriving. However, amidst this golden age, a glaring, Imperial-sized hole remains in the hearts of multiplayer fans. The question on everyone’s mind: will we ever see Star Wars Battlefront 3?
Following the turbulent lifecycle of the previous entry, the gaming community remains deeply torn about the potential return of the iconic massive-scale shooter. Let’s take a look at why fans are hesitant, yet hopeful, about stepping back onto the front lines.
The Great Battlefront 2 Redemption Arc
To understand the community’s hesitation, we have to look back at the controversial launch of Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017). What should have been a triumphant sequel was initially crippled by a massive public backlash over its aggressive loot box progression system. The microtransaction controversy was so intense that it drew the attention of government officials worldwide, forcing publisher EA and developer DICE to completely overhaul the game’s economy.
A Post-Launch Turnaround
Despite the catastrophic launch, DICE soldiered on. Over the next two years, the developers stripped out the pay-to-win elements and injected the game with a wealth of free content. They added the highly requested Clone Wars era, bringing iconic locations, heroes, and villains like General Grievous and Obi-Wan Kenobi to the fight. By the time support for the game officially ended in 2020, Battlefront 2 had completed one of the greatest redemption arcs in modern gaming, leaving behind a dedicated player base that still actively populates the servers today.
Why Gamers Are Torn on a Sequel
Given how good Battlefront 2 eventually became, one might assume a sequel would be universally anticipated. Instead, the prospect of Star Wars Battlefront 3 leaves the community conflicted for a few distinct reasons.
The Fear of Repeating History
Trust is a fragile thing. Many gamers worry that a new installment could fall into the same live-service traps that doomed the second game’s launch. The modern gaming landscape is fiercely unforgiving when it comes to monetization, and players are wary of investing $70 into a game that might launch in a broken or overly monetized state. The fear is that EA’s corporate ambitions could once again strangle the fun out of a beloved concept.
The Craving for Innovation
On the other side of the trench, there is an undeniable craving for a new game. The current hardwareâPlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and modern PCsâoffers incredible processing power. Fans are drooling at the prospect of ground-to-space combat, massive 64-player battles without hardware limitations, and dynamic destruction. A properly executed Battlefront 3 could be the ultimate Star Wars sandbox, bridging the gap between the classic Pandemic Studios era and modern game design.
What Does the Future Hold?
As of right now, EA has stepped back from having exclusive rights to the Star Wars gaming IP, opening the door for other studios to take a crack at the universe. While DICE has moved on to other projects like Battlefield, the legacy of the front lines remains untouched. Whether it’s a new EA studio, Ubisoft, or an entirely different developer, the demand for large-scale Star Wars warfare hasn’t gone anywhere.
While we wait for Lucasfilm Games to drop the ultimate payload of news regarding the franchise’s multiplayer future, there is no better time to jump back into the current games. If you want to experience the redemption arc for yourself, you can grab EA game keys and Xbox or PlayStation gift cards at TURGAME.com to suit up and jump into the action.
Source: ScreenRant Gaming