2017's demand that Battlefront 3 be developed, and fans have now organized a petition that's gaining traction.

Over on Change.org, the Urge EA Games to Develop Star Wars Battlefront 3 petition has exceeded 9,000 signatures. The petition began two weeks ago, but now seems to be gaining more widespread attention, likely because Battlefront 2 continues to see more players returning to it. "It's clear that the demand is sky-high," reads the petition, later continuing, "[Battlefront 3] would not only cater to the ionate fanbase but also introduce new players to the enchanting battles set in a galaxy far, far away."

Fans Want A Third Battlefront Game After Star Wars Day & Andor Season 2

I've Seen This One Before

This year's Star Wars Day, which occurred in the middle of Andor's second season, has rejuvenated the franchise's gaming scene, with players flocking back to DICE's Battlefront 2. DICE's reboot series began in 2015, a triumphant return of the beloved franchise which saw its original two entries released in 2004 and 2005. A third Battlefront from original developer Pandemic Studios was canceled around 2008, and the reboot duology has found a similar fate, with EA declining DICE's Battlefront 3 pitch in 2021, reportedly due to the cost of licensing.

Both the original and reboot games are now steeped in nostalgia, and the petition touches on that thoroughly: "For many Star Wars fans across the globe, the gaming universe of Star Wars Battlefront has always been a thrilling and immersive experience." Star Wars has long had an exceptionally ionate fanbase, which now wants a third Battlefront to "honor and celebrate the legacy of the Star Wars universe," believing that "EA Games and Disney, two powerhouses in entertainment, can deliver an unforgettable and innovative gaming experience for everyone."

Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Unlikely, According To A Former DICE Developer

Don't Get Your Hopes Up

A TIE Fighter dodges the fire of an X-Wing as the two ships fly above a planet while avoiding debris in Star Wars Battlefront 2

Sadly, the wish for Battlefront 3 is likely in vain. According to IGN, a former DICE developer has popped up online to explain why it's very unlikely that Battlefront 3 is in development, nor will be. Mats Holm was a producer on the live-service portion of the 2017 Battlefront 2, and said, "I don't expect Battlefront 3 to be announced at the end of this rally," referring to the game's renewed interest. The main issue, in his eyes, is that most of the original BF2 team had left DICE.

Many of those who made the base game moved on to Embark Studios, which is responsible for the recently tech-tested ARC Raiders and 2023's The Finals. Others who worked on Battlefront 2 are spread all over: "A few went to Ubisoft, some went independent, some to King, Avalanche, Star Stables, Paradox, Starbreeze, Mojang to name a few," Holm said. This doesn't entirely disqualify a third Battlefront being developed – it would largely fall on EA and Disney to decide – but without many of the Star Wars Battlefront 2 devs left working at DICE, it would be significant and costly undertaking.

Sources: Change.org, IGN

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Star Wars Battlefront 2
FPS
Systems
PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 68/100 Critics Rec: 28%
Released
November 17, 2017
ESRB
T for Teen: Violence
Developer(s)
DICE
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Frostbite
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Franchise
Star Wars
Platform(s)
PS4, PC