Electronic Arts' full control of the Star Wars gaming universe began in 2013, and at that time, EA confirmed that three of its major studios would be pumping out games based on the series' past and future. Now, thanks to a Wednesday announcement, we can add another major developer to that list: Respawn Entertainment, the ex-Infinity Ward studio that is currently best known for the Titanfall shooter series.
Though the news didn't include a release window, game title, or gameplay footage, it did confirm the reason why Respawn has been hiring a slew of programmers and animators for a new "third-person action-adventure" series for nearly two years—meaning, a project other than a new Titanfall sequel. Around the same time in 2014, Respawn hired game director Stig Asmussen, who made a name for himself directing God of War 3.
What should we expect, then? Boba Fett with chain swords? Titanfall-styled battles with super-soldiers who operate bipedal AT-ATs AT-STs? Neither Asmussen, EA, nor Respawn are saying much at this point, beyond describing the game to come as "a whole new adventure to the galaxy" and repeating the call that Respawn is still hiring for the project. Still, with nearly two years under the "small" team's belt, we'd be shocked not to at least see teaser footage at this year's E3, if not more details on another title: the long-teased adventure game helmed by former Uncharted chief Amy Hennig.
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