Summary
The newly-confirmed sequel toStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwill be the final chapter in the series, at least according to EA.Titanfalldeveloper Respawn Entertainment impressedStar Warsfans in 2019 withStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, introducing players to former Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis as he rekindled his connection to the Force during the height of the Empire’s reign across the galaxy. Next came last year’sStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, which followed up with Cal searching for a safe haven for the remaining Jedi while staying one step ahead of the Imperials.
BothStar Wars Jedigames have been well-received so far, and there have been plenty of rumors that Respawn is already working on the next installment in its Force-powered trilogy. Recent job postings at the developer have suggested that Respawn is looking to fill various positions for a mystery project that could very well be thenextStar Wars Jedisequel, even with EA remaining tight-lipped about its existence up until now.
During EA’s recent Investor Day 2024 conference, EA Entertainment and Technology president Laura Miele confirmed that not only is Respawn working ona newStar Wars Jedigame, but it will serve as the concluding chapter in the series in trueStar Warsfashion. As reported byInsider Gaming, Miele stated that Respawn was “working hard to bring the final chapter of this thrilling story to players.” No further information about this third and final entry was revealed during the event.
EA Confirms Third Star Wars Jedi Game, Says It Will be ‘Final Chapter’
Laura Miele went on to note that the previous twoStar Wars Jedigames have been successful with gamers, gaining over 40 million players and making over $5 billion in net bookings since the release ofFallen Orderback in 2019.Last-gen versions ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivorlaunched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One earlier this week, likely adding to this number as Respawn and EA shift their focus toward the future of the saga.
What that future holds is still up in the air, and there has been plenty of speculation about the nextStar Wars Jedigame’s story. The events of the previous two games have left players feeling thatCal’s journey could take a darker turnin his final chapter, an idea that his actor Cameron Monaghan has expressed interest in exploring in the past. What is known is that the eventual follow-up toStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwill be helmed by a different director, as Stig Asmussen departed from Respawn to form his own studio last year.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
