In a recent earnings call, Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson expressed his interest in seeing another entry in developer Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi series. While no official announcements were made, Wilson’s comments have sparked excitement among fans of the franchise.
A Desire for More Jedi Adventures
During the Q&A portion of EA’s first quarter earnings call, Wilson was asked about the publisher’s future approach to the Star Wars franchise, particularly concerning live services and ongoing engagement. Although he didn’t make any official announcements, Wilson spoke highly of EA’s partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm and the success of games like Star Wars Battlefront, the popular Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes mobile game, and the Star Wars Jedi series.
“Our teams are always thinking about what new experiences we might be able to create,” Wilson said. “Certainly, I would love to see more in the Jedi franchise over time. It’s just an extraordinary game that tells an extraordinary story.”
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Coming to Last-Gen Consoles
The earnings call also revealed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor would be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. While no release date was provided, Wilson assured listeners that the development team was committed to bringing the experience to last-gen consoles.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released earlier this year to positive reviews, with the PlayStation 5 version sporting an average score of 85 on Metacritic. Gamespot’s review of the game praised it as a “superb Star Wars game that gets into the nitty-gritty of the struggle of what it takes for a Jedi Knight to begin the journey toward the rank of Master.
A Galaxy of Star Wars Games
While EA continues to explore the potential for more Star Wars Jedi games, other developers are also venturing into the Star Wars universe. Ubisoft is set to release Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world game set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, in 2024.
In conclusion, the future of Star Wars gaming looks promising, with EA’s CEO expressing interest in further expanding the Jedi series and other developers exploring new narratives within the Star Wars universe. Fans of the franchise have much to look forward to in the coming years.
FAQ
Q: Who expressed interest in creating a new Star Wars Jedi game? A: Andrew Wilson, the CEO of Electronic Arts (EA), expressed interest in seeing another entry in the Star Wars Jedi series during a recent earnings call.
Q: Was any official announcement made about a new Star Wars Jedi game? A: No official announcement was made about a new Star Wars Jedi game. The EA CEO’s comments were expressions of interest and not a confirmation of a new game.
Q: What other Star Wars games were mentioned during the earnings call? A: Other than the Star Wars Jedi series, EA CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned the success of games like Star Wars Battlefront and the popular Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes mobile game. He also announced that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor would be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Q: Are there any other upcoming Star Wars games from different developers? A: Yes, Ubisoft is set to release Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world game set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, in 2024.
