If you’ve been Force-dodging your backlog like a pro, now’s the time to stop rolling and start slicing—Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is officially leaving PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog on August 19. That’s right. Cal Kestis’ galactic second act is about to vanish faster than a Jedi during Order 66. So whether you’ve been putting off your journey through Koboh or you’re still meditating on whether to download it at all, here’s your spoiler-free (and judgment-free) reminder: you’ve got one month to play or pay. The Countdown Begins: What’s Happening on August 19? On August 19, 2025, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will no longer be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog. That means: Basically, it’s like Han Solo promising you a ride off Tatooine… and then suddenly raising the price. Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Jedi: Survivor Let’s skip the usual “critically acclaimed” fluff—Jedi: Survivor…
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Respawn Developer Says Morale Is “At An All-Time Low” — What’s Going On?
When a developer known for delivering iconic titles like Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor starts using phrases like “morale is at an all-time low,” it’s usually not just hyperbole—it’s the digital equivalent of alarm bells going off. That’s exactly what happened when Respawn Entertainment developer “@witdarkstar” (Dan, a senior-level dev) posted on Bluesky, saying that the studio’s energy has hit rock bottom following a wave of Electronic Arts layoffs. The tweet, simple but striking, reads: “Genuinely think morale is at an all-time low.” Short. Grim. And packed with implications for one of the most creatively influential studios under the EA banner. EA Layoffs: A Galactic-Sized Blow? Electronic Arts, Respawn’s parent company, recently announced a new wave of layoffs as part of its restructuring strategy. These moves included canceling an unnamed Star Wars FPS and cutting back on future single-player content across various teams. The timing couldn’t be…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Was Announced 3 Years Ago Today – Here’s Why That Teaser Still Hits
It’s been exactly three years since Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was officially announced, and yes—there was a teaser. And no, people have not stopped dissecting it frame by frame since. June 27, 2022, marked the day Cal Kestis officially returned to the spotlight, moody cloak and all, and dropped a teaser trailer that managed to answer zero questions and spark about a hundred more. Whether you first saw it while stress-refreshing your YouTube feed or stumbling across it mid-scroll, the announcement trailer for Jedi: Survivor hit differently. It wasn’t just a sequel reveal—it was a signal that Star Wars single-player storytelling was alive, well, and carrying a blue lightsaber. A Teaser Cloaked in Mystery (and a Whole Lot of Sand) When Respawn and EA dropped the teaser, expectations were already sky-high. Jedi: Fallen Order had set a new gold standard for narrative-driven Star Wars games, and everyone wanted to know…
EA Layoffs Hit Respawn: What It Means for Star Wars Jedi 3 and the Future of the Galaxy
There’s a disturbance in the Force—and it’s not just another Death Star blowing up. Electronic Arts has quietly swung its corporate lightsaber and laid off around 100 developers at Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Star Wars Jedi series. Yes, that includes some of the folks working on Star Wars Jedi 3, the next chapter in the saga of Cal Kestis, Force-sensitive poncho connoisseur. And no, this isn’t just another business-as-usual reshuffle. It’s part of a wider EA maneuver that has seen hundreds of jobs slashed across multiple departments. While the droids you’re looking for are still safe (for now), some serious behind-the-scenes shakeups have fans of Star Wars games—and those keeping an eye on the industry—wondering: what’s next? EA’s Layoff Spree Hits Respawn Right in the Core According to multiple sources, EA recently trimmed its workforce by approximately 670 positions, with 100 of those cuts coming from Respawn…