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DICE and Bungie circle a possible Battlefront follow-up
Neither studio’s interest nor a pitch is confirmed, and the project does not sound as though it is being made yet.
EA DICE and Bungie could pitch a possible Star Wars Battlefront follow-up, according to a report. VGC’s report says Lucasfilm is looking for a partner to help create a follow-up, but neither studio’s interest nor a pitch is confirmed.
The rumor comes from EGM’s Quartermann column, included in a retrospective issue produced by former staff through a Kickstarter project. The column says Lucasfilm has been seeking a development partner, with DICE and Bungie circling the project.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 was released in 2017. The game faced backlash over microtransactions, including criticism that unlocking a hero could take around 40 hours of earning free credits. EA reversed its initial plan and removed the microtransactions after the backlash. Any return by DICE would put that history back in view, though the rumor says nothing about how a new game would be monetized.
There is a recent reason for the series to be on players’ minds: Star Wars Battlefront 2 reached its highest Steam concurrent-player figures yet during a popularity surge in 2025. That renewed attention gives the rumor a timely backdrop, but it does not confirm a follow-up.
Former developer Mats Helge Holm has also said he and former colleagues wanted to reunite for a new Battlefront. His comments are another expression of interest, not evidence that a team has been assembled.