Report: Disney weighing outside partner for Star Wars: Battlefront 3
A Giant Bomb podcast discussion of an EGM rumor column says DICE and Bungie are named as possible studios, with no deal in place.
A report claims Disney may be looking for a development partner for Star Wars: Battlefront 3, with DICE and Bungie named as potential studios for the project. According to the report, no deal has been struck with any studio so far.
The claims were discussed on a Giant Bomb podcast with host Jeff Grubb and staff member Seth Macy, according to screenrant.com. The information reportedly stems from a rumor column in Electronic Gaming Monthly written by the pseudonymous columnist Quartermann.
The report circulated on Reddit after a user highlighted the discussion, drawing further comments from users weighing the likelihood of either studio taking on the project. All of it remains reported speculation rather than confirmed plans.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 was developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, releasing on November 17, 2017. It drew negative criticism at launch and holds a Top Critic Avg of 67/100 on OpenCritic.
Bungie, the studio behind the Halo and Destiny franchises, was acquired by PlayStation. Its Marathon launched this year to an underwhelming reception, and the studio has seen multiple layoffs over the years.
Quick answers
Is Star Wars: Battlefront 3 confirmed?
No. A report says Disney may be seeking a development partner, but no deal has been struck with any studio.
Which studios were named in the report?
DICE and Bungie were named as potential studios for the project.