New evidence suggests that a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is potentially in the developmental stages. Upon its release in April 2023, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor received favorable reviews, particularly the PS5 version which achieved a commendable score of 85 on Metacritic.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor introduces noticeable enhancements compared to its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, released in 2019. One significant improvement is the inclusion of five Jedi stances for players to select from, augmenting the gameplay experience. Additionally, the game's world has been expanded substantially, surpassing the scope of the original installment. It is common within the gaming industry for well-received video games to pursue full sequels, and it appears that a Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel may already be in progress.
As per VG247's report, and initially noticed by Tech4Gamers, Respawn Entertainment is currently recruiting for a role within the Star Wars Jedi game series. An example of the available position spotlights the role of Senior VFX Artist for Star Wars Jedi, with the added benefit of being able to work remotely. It might be wise for fans to await EA's official announcement of this upcoming addition to the franchise, as significant changes can occur during the development phase. Taking into account the recent release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, it is likely that this new installment is still several years away from being launched.
Respawn Entertainment is currently seeking a Senior Combat Designer for their "Star Wars Team," potentially indicating a new Star Wars Jedi game. Additionally, the job listing for Senior VFX Artist mentions Unreal Engine 5 as a bonus, suggesting the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor may be developed on this engine instead of Unreal Engine 4.
While not explicitly confirming a new game, this information strongly suggests that Respawn Entertainment is working on a new AAA Star Wars Jedi title. On Steam, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor surpassed the peak concurrent player count of its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, indicating its growing popularity.
The game's launch was marred by controversy due to various issues encountered by gamers, particularly on PC. In response, Respawn Entertainment has released multiple updates for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, addressing these problems. On June 20, 2023, Update 6 was launched, resolving crashing issues and introducing several other enhancements. The development team assured that additional patches are planned to further enhance the user experience. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Source: Tech4Gamers (via VG247)