Development Halted on Respawn’s Star Wars FPS, Focus Shifts to Next Jedi Game
Today, EA unveiled a significant company restructuring which will lead to approximately 670 employees, constituting 5% of its workforce, being laid off. As part of this reorganization, Respawn’s Star Wars FPS project is being scrapped.
In the wake of CEO Andrew Wilson’s announcement regarding the layoffs, EA Entertainment president Laura Miele circulated a memo to staff, elaborating on the company’s future business strategies. Among these priorities is the decision to discontinue development on an early-stage Star Wars FPS action game, aligning with EA’s emphasis on its proprietary brands and bolstering existing game titles.
Details regarding the Star Wars FPS remain scarce, though speculation suggested it might involve a Mandalorian protagonist in some capacity. The future of EA’s Star Wars strategy game remains uncertain. EA’s decision is influenced by a perceived industry trend towards expansive open-world games, vibrant communities, and live service gaming experiences.
The team that had been dedicated to the canceled game will mostly transition to other projects such as Apex Legends, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Jedi, with EA confirming a forthcoming third installment. Despite EA’s pivot towards prioritizing its own intellectual properties, the Star Wars: Jedi series will persist, with EA reaffirming its commitment to its enduring partnership with Disney/Marvel.
