Star Wars Battlefront 3 Could Land at Bungie, as Lucasfilm Reportedly Weighs the Halo and Destiny Studio Against EA DICE
Lucasfilm’s hunt for a new studio to helm Star Wars Battlefront 3 ignites a developer showdown.
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Polygon and TechPowerUp cite Lucasfilm’s internal weighing of Bungie—known for Halo and Destiny—against longtime partner EA DICE, while MP1st and Wccftech note the speculation lacks confirmation of any agreement, leaving the final studio choice and timeline for a formal announcement undefined. The reports also indicate Disney’s broader push to refresh the franchise, yet no outlet provides details on whether DICE will disengage or on any projected release window.
Analysts note the move could shift the competitive landscape of first‑person shooters, but concrete market impact remains unquantified.
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Star Wars Battlefront 3: Bungie Rumored as New DeveloperPolygon.com · 9h ago
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Star Wars Battlefront 3 on the Cards for Bungie if DICE Passes It UpTechPowerUp · 9h ago
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Which studios are reported as potential developers for Star Wars Battlefront 3?
Reports name Bungie, known for Halo and Destiny, and EA DICE as the studios being weighed.
What is the current status of Disney’s discussions with these studios?
Sources indicate Disney is in talks and actively searching, but no agreement has been confirmed.
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