EA Teams DICE and Respawn on New Project Amid Battlefront 3 Rumors

WHO:

Collider - DICE and developers of *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* are reportedly teaming up on a project.

IGN - Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed that its DICE and Respawn studios are collaborating.

IGN - Respawn is the studio behind *Titanfall*, *Apex Legends*, the Jedi games, and the recently released *Star Wars Zero Company*.

IGN - Variety corroborated the *Battlefront 3* rumors, citing sources.

IGN - Bungie was rumored to be involved in *Battlefront 3* or another *Star Wars* project; EA has not confirmed that involvement.

WHAT:

Collider - *Star Wars: Battlefront 3* is reportedly in development.

IGN - EA said DICE and Respawn would collaborate on a “future project” in addition to future *Battlefield* titles.

IGN - EA said the project would help it “achieve that ambition” of unlocking growth in its shooter portfolio, and added: “We can’t wait to share more when the time comes.”

IGN - No details were provided about what a possible *Battlefront 3* would look like or when it might be released.

IGN - *Battlefront 3* has been one of the most demanded titles over the last decade.

IGN - DICE’s second *Star Wars* shooter was controversial at launch over its monetization strategy, but fans praised the game.

IGN - Respawn also worked on a canceled *Star Wars* shooter, rumored to have been a Mandalorian game.

IGN - EA confirmed it was canceling the next *Mass Effect* and shutting down BioWare, a veteran RPG studio.

IGN - IGN linked the BioWare news to about a decade of commercial and critical misfires, including *Mass Effect: Andromeda*, *Anthem*, and *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*.

WHY:

IGN - EA said the DICE–Respawn project is intended to help unlock growth in its shooter portfolio.

HOW:

IGN - EA disclosed the collaboration in a broader letter about the company’s future.

IGN - The *Battlefront 3* reports remain unconfirmed by EA; the articles describe them as rumors or reports.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 22:25 UTC)

Electronic Arts says DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a future project, alongside work on upcoming Battlefield titles, to help grow the company’s shooter portfolio. EA has not identified the project, but reports say it could be Star Wars: Battlefront 3, a long-requested sequel that remains unconfirmed. The company says it will share more details when the time comes. DICE previously made two Star Wars shooters; the second faced backlash over monetization at launch, though fans later praised the game. Respawn, known for Titanfall, Apex Legends and the Jedi games, also worked on a canceled Star Wars shooter reportedly centered on a Mandalorian. Reports have also mentioned Bungie, but EA has not confirmed its involvement. Separately, EA announced the cancellation of the next Mass Effect and the closure of BioWare, following years of commercial and critical disappointments.