Breaking News: The Hugely Anticipated Third Star Wars Jedi Game Confirmed!
Following the phenomenal success of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, it comes as no surprise that a highly anticipated third installment in the Jedi game series is currently in development, delighting fans and gaming enthusiasts alike
Respawn Entertainment, renowned for its shooters, surprised the Star Wars community with the exceptional Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. These games offer a glimpse into the struggles of Jedi survivors after Order 66 as they attempt to escape the clutches of the Empire. The release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in 2019 marked a fresh beginning for both EA and the Star Wars franchise.
Both Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor have proven to be massive successes for Respawn Entertainment and EA. Fallen Order, released in November 2019, sold over 10 million copies globally by the end of 2020 and was even nominated for the Best Action/Adventure Game award at The Game Awards 2020. On the other hand, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor surpassed Fallen Order's launch sales in 2023 by approximately 30%. Given the success of the Star Wars Jedi series thus far, it can be inferred that a third Jedi game in the franchise may already be in development.
The Case of a Third Jedi Game
The success of the Star Wars Jedi games, along with the captivating storylines they introduced to the Star Wars Lore, suggests that it is inevitable for Respawn Entertainment to develop a third installment in the franchise. While no official announcement has been made, Respawn Entertainment posted job ads for a "Principal Game Writer" position in July 2023, leading fans to speculate that a sequel is already in the works. Additionally, Stig Asmussen, the director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, expressed his desire for the series to be a trilogy in an interview with IGN.
Considering the popularity of the Jedi games and the excitement surrounding Cameron Monaghan's portrayal of Cal Kestis as a new Jedi figure, it would make perfect sense for Respawn Entertainment to continue Cal's journey and eventually integrate him into the major events of the Star Wars canon. There have even been rumors of Cameron Monaghan signing a deal with Disney+ for a Star Wars Jedi television series. However, none of this information has been confirmed by either party.
The Star Wars franchise is experiencing a resurgence with the success of recent projects like The Mandalorian and the Kenobi series. Additionally, Respawn Entertainment has confirmed their development of two new Star Wars titles - one focusing on shooting gameplay and the other on strategy. While fans eagerly await more information on the third Jedi game, there is speculation that Respawn Entertainment may utilize the powerful new Unreal Engine 5 for its development, based on a job ad for a Senior VFX Artist.
Introducing a range of new characters, Jedi Survivor places significant importance on Kata Akuna, the daughter of Bode Akuna and Tayala Akuna. By the conclusion of Jedi Survivor, Kata aligns herself with Cal and joins the mantis crew, potentially setting the stage for significant plot developments in the next Jedi game. The third installment in the series has the potential to explore the deepening bond between Cal and Kata, with Cal taking on the role of her mentor. While Kata does not initially possess any force powers in Jedi Survivor, there is potential for her to develop them in the sequel, ultimately becoming Cal's Padawan. This potential storyline could provide a fitting conclusion to Cal's journey while also establishing Kata as a new Jedi protagonist for future games.
Star Wars Jedi Survivor is out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
