Battlefront 3 Rumor Pits Bungie Against EA DICE

Talk of Star Wars Battlefront 3 has ramped up this week. A new rumor says Lucasfilm is searching for a studio to build a new Star Wars Battlefront, with two major game studios reportedly circling, EA DICE and Bungie, and a Respawn angle has since surfaced. Nothing is confirmed, and Wccftech rates the rumor 75 percent probable while noting the column behind it has historically been as much gossip as news.

What the Rumor Says

The claim comes from EGM #265, the new issue of EGM, sent to Kickstarter backers on October 9, 2026 with the magazine's revived rumor mill section. Its Quartermann column, a pen name EGM once used for its news editor and spelled Quarterman by IGN, says Disney has big plans for the Star Wars Battlefront series. Its rumor monger argues EA's Battlefront 2 has outlasted other Star Wars media, so you would expect Disney to green light Battlefront 3 right away. Instead, Lucasfilm has reportedly been deploying probe droids for a partner, and no one has fully stepped up. Wccftech calls DICE and Bungie the frontrunners, circling like a couple of snow speeders, with the "completely unsurprising EA DICE" first, hopefully past its loot box lesson, and Marathon developer Bungie as the alternative.

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb read the passage on October 19. GameWatcher notes other parts of the list included Diablo 4 on Switch 2, which Blizzard has since confirmed. On the official side, Lucasfilm Games vice president Douglas Reilly says the company will "continue to surprise folks," which is not a Battlefront announcement, though a confirmed game would be huge news for Star Wars fans, if it ever comes to fruition.

Is Star Wars Battlefront 3 Officially in Development Right Now?

No. Nothing has been announced, and no platforms, budget, or release window have surfaced. Lucasfilm, EA, and Bungie have not commented, and the EGM report says Lucasfilm is still seeking a partner, though Wardogs boss Joe Brammer claims DICE and Respawn may already be working on it.

What Are the Latest Rumors About the Release Date for Star Wars Battlefront 3?

The latest rumors about the release date for Star Wars Battlefront 3 offer nothing concrete. EGM's Quartermann column names no date, no platforms, budget, or release window have surfaced, and Insider Gaming says fans should not expect the game for at least a handful of years.

Has Any Leaked Information About Battlefront 3's Gameplay Surfaced?

No leaked information about Battlefront 3's gameplay has surfaced for the rumored new game, and the EGM column describes no mechanics. The leaked footage often discussed online belongs to the cancelled Free Radical Design Battlefront III, whose renders surfaced in December 2008 and gameplay video in January 2009.

Who Could Build It

DICE developed EA's Battlefront games, 2015's Star Wars Battlefront and 2017's Battlefront 2, the second instalment of the Battlefront series. EA's exclusivity has ended, leaving Lucasfilm free to weigh other game development studios for a third entry. DICE's priority is Battlefield 6, which EA rallied several major developers around, and IGN notes some former staff left for Embark.

Hours after Grubb's report, Bulkhead CEO and Wardogs producer Joe Brammer posted on X that DICE and Respawn could already be working on it, an unverified claim. GameWatcher says a third Jedi game from Respawn is coming soon, alongside other major titles and upcoming releases such as a Knights of the Old Republic successor, and in the latest Star Wars news Lucasfilm promises more video games.

Bungie, the Halo, Destiny, and Marathon developer, is owned by Sony, so it would put a PlayStation first-party studio behind a major Star Wars shooter. Grubb expects DICE to get the job, though he says Bungie's gunplay would feel fantastic.

Demand is real. Battlefront 2 has surged despite no major content updates in years, with Wccftech's Steam stats showing PC concurrents hitting an all-time high of 35,892 in June 2025.

How Are Fans Reacting to the News and Rumors About Battlefront 3?

Fans are reacting with excitement tempered by wariness. Notebookcheck reports excitement among fans on Reddit, though the two studios get a cooler response after losing many experienced employees, and Bungie's gunplay earns praise. The Gamer adds that some fans cite Bungie's recent Star Wars expansion for Destiny 2.

Are There Any Official Statements From EA About Battlefront 3?

EA has not commented on the new rumor. Its closest remarks date to early 2021, when CEO Andrew Wilson said EA would keep investing in its Star Wars games. Tom Henderson separately reported that EA rejected a DICE pitch for Battlefront 3 over license costs, an unconfirmed claim.

What Changes or Features Are Expected in Battlefront 3 Compared to Previous Games?

The changes or features expected in Battlefront 3 compared to previous games are unreported. EGM's column offers no design details beyond hoping DICE learned its loot box lesson from Battlefront 2, while one Reddit fan told Screen Rant the best case would skip the campaign for major PvE.

What Information Is Available About Battlefront III on Fan Sites Like Wookieepedia?

Wookieepedia's Star Wars: Battlefront III entry describes the cancelled Free Radical Design game, in development from 2006 for LucasArts, and notes that artwork, screenshots, and gameplay videos later leaked online. That entry predates the new rumor, which concerns a separate project.