Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind the successful Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has seemingly confirmed the development of a third entry in the action-adventure franchise. A recent job listing on Electronic Arts’ website seeks a Senior Game Writer for an “unannounced Star Wars title,” with the position explicitly mentioning the “Star Wars Jedi” series.
The job description outlines responsibilities aligning with the development of a AAA third-person action-adventure game, including working with narrative and design teams to create compelling narratives that seamlessly fit within the Star Wars universe. While the listing doesn’t provide specific details about the project, the direct reference to the Star Wars Jedi series strongly suggests that Respawn is actively working on the franchise’s third installment.
The confirmation of a third Star Wars Jedi game comes as no surprise, given the critical and commercial success of its predecessors. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, released in 2019, was praised for reviving the spirit of classic Star Wars games and delivering an engaging narrative within the beloved universe. Its sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, built upon that foundation, receiving even greater acclaim for its storytelling, level design, and challenging lightsaber combat, despite facing technical issues at launch.
Following the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in April 2023, speculations about a potential trilogy had already begun circulating. In an interview with IGN, game director Stig Asmussen expressed his desire to see the series as a trilogy, detailing his vision for taking protagonist Cal Kestis and his crew on new adventures beyond the first two games.
While the development of a third Star Wars Jedi game is now confirmed, it’s unlikely that fans will get their hands on it anytime soon. Considering the time gap between the first two entries and the current stage of hiring writers, the third installment is likely still in its early conceptual and pre-production phases. Fans can expect a similar development timeline of three to four years before the highly anticipated threequel sees the light of day.
In the meantime, Star Wars enthusiasts can look forward to Ubisoft’s upcoming open-world crime adventure, Star Wars Outlaws, scheduled for release on August 30th. While Outlaws explores the criminal underworld with a fresh set of characters, Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi series continues to captivate fans with its compelling narrative centered around Cal Kestis and his journey within the iconic sci-fi universe.
As Respawn Entertainment assembles its team for the third Star Wars Jedi game, fans can anticipate another thrilling chapter in the successful action-adventure franchise, further cementing its place as one of the most acclaimed and beloved Star Wars gaming experiences in recent years.
