Star Wars Battlefront 3 Bungie or DICE Who Should Make It

Name: Star Wars Battlefront 3 Bungie or DICE Who Should Make It
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00:00Imagine dropping onto a massive Star Wars battlefield, blaster fire flying past your head, ATEEZ ATEEZ marching across the landscape,

00:08star fires fighting overhead, and hundreds of familiar details bringing the galaxy far, far away to life.

00:15Now imagine that the studio behind Destiny and Halo is the one responsible for making that experience happen. Sounds pretty

00:22exciting, right?

00:23Well, there's a rumor that Bungie could be one of the studios being considered to develop a potential Star Wars

00:28Battlefront III, and while I can absolutely see the appeal of that idea, I also have to ask an important

00:34question.

00:35Would Bungie really be the right studio for the job, or would Star Wars fans be better off with DICE

00:40returning to the franchise?

00:42Because personally, I think a Battlefront III could be fantastic, but I also think there's a real possibility that handing

00:48the series to Bungie would be a waste of the studio's talents, especially when you consider what it has already

00:54accomplished with its own science fiction universes.

00:57And after seeing how things have gone with some Star Wars Battlefront re-releases, I have another question. Can we

01:03even trust that a new Battlefront game would live up to the expectations? Let's talk about it.

01:08First, let's get one very important thing out of the way.

01:12Star Wars Battlefront III has not been officially announced, and Bungie's involvement has not been confirmed.

01:18The same goes for DICE being officially attached to a new installment.

01:21The discussion comes from a rumor reported by Giant Bomb co-host Jeff Grubb on his October 19th Game Mess

01:28Morning podcast.

01:29The rumor originated with a Quarterman gossip column reportedly included in a new digital issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly.

01:38According to that report, Lucasfilm is looking for a development partner to make another Battlefront game with EA DICE and

01:45Bungie mentioned as potential candidates.

01:48That's an interesting combination.

01:49DICE has already developed the two modern Star Wars Battlefront games released in 2015 and 2017.

01:56Bungie, meanwhile, is known for Halo, Destiny, and Marathon.

01:59Those are two very different development histories, even though both studios have experience creating science fiction action games.

02:06But right now, we're talking about reported possibilities, not confirmed plans.

02:11We don't know whether either studio will actually get the project, whether Lucasfilm has approached other developers, or whether a

02:17third Battlefront game will ever happen.

02:20With that out of the way, let's consider what each studio could bring to the table.

02:23If there's one thing Bungie has demonstrated over the years, it's an ability to create compelling science fiction combat.

02:30Halo helped establish the studio's reputation for responsive shooting, memorable weapons, satisfying combat encounters, and battles that made players feel

02:39like they were participating in something much bigger than themselves.

02:43Destiny took those strengths and combined them with elaborate worlds, distinct enemy factions, cooperative activities, and a universe that players

02:51could spend years exploring.

02:52Those are some pretty attractive qualities for a potential Battlefront 3.

02:57Different weapons could have distinctive sounds, firing patterns, recoil characteristics, and combat roles.

03:04The Jedi could feel powerful without making everyone else irrelevant, while vehicles and starfighters could give battles an entirely different

03:11dimension.

03:12And let's not forget about the presentation.

03:15Bungie has experience building dramatic science fiction environments, designing memorable enemy encounters, and creating a sense of scale.

03:22A Battlefront game featuring the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War, or the conflict between the First Order and the

03:28Resistance could benefit from that experience.

03:31There's also the possibility of bringing some of Bungie's strengths and cooperative gameplay into the equation.

03:37Imagine teaming up with friends to assault an Imperial installation, defend a Republic outpost, or take on a major Separatist

03:44force.

03:44A well-designed cooperative mode could be a fantastic addition, provided it complements the traditional Battlefront experience, rather than replacing

03:53it.

03:53And that's where my enthusiasm starts to meet my concerns.

03:57Because making a great science fiction shooter isn't automatically the same thing as making a great Star Wars Battlefront game.

04:05Here's the biggest reason I'm hesitant about Bungie taking over Battlefront 3.

04:09I don't want a Battlefront game that feels like Destiny with a Star Wars skin.

04:13I want Battlefront.

04:15I want large-scale battles where the action is happening all around me.

04:19I want infantry fighting across recognizable Star Wars locations, vehicles changing the course of a battle, and the opportunity to

04:26play as iconic heroes and villains.

04:28I want to jump into a match, choose my class, and immediately feel like I'm part of a major conflict

04:34in the Star Wars universe.

04:35That experience has its own identity, and preserving it should be one of the biggest priorities for any developer taking

04:42on the franchise.

04:44Bungie's expertise could certainly help deliver excellent shooting and combat design, but what about the other elements that make Battlefront

04:51special?

04:52How would the studio approach large-scale multiplayer?

04:55How would it balance infantry, vehicles, and heroes?

04:58Would it deliver the variety of maps, factions, eras, and game modes that fans expect?

05:04Those are questions that would need convincing answers.

05:07There's also the business side of things.

05:10Bungie has spent years supporting Destiny, a game built around ongoing content, progression, and long-term player engagement.

05:17That experience can be valuable, but I'd be concerned if those priorities ended up dominating Battlefront 3.

05:23I don't want every aspect of the game designed around grinding for better equipment, chasing seasonal rewards, or encouraging players

05:31to spend more time in a progression system than actually enjoying the battles.

05:35A progression system isn't inherently bad.

05:38Unlocking new appearances, celebrating achievements, and earning rewards can all be enjoyable.

05:44But Battlefront should prioritize the battles themselves.

05:47Give me excellent maps, satisfying combat, meaningful faction differences, a strong selection of modes, and enough content to keep me

05:55coming back.

05:56Build a great game first, then figure out how to support it.

05:59If Bungie can do that, I could see it delivering something special.

06:03But if the studio tries to turn Battlefront into another Destiny-style live service experience, I think it risks missing

06:10the point entirely.

06:11Now, let's talk about EA DICE.

06:14Personally, I think there's a very strong argument for bringing DICE back.

06:18The studio understands the modern Battlefront formula because it developed both recent games.

06:23It has experience recreating Star Wars environments, building large-scale battles, implementing vehicles, and integrating iconic characters into multiplayer combat.

06:33That existing experience could make the development process more straightforward than starting with a completely different studio.

06:40And let's be fair, the 2017 Star Wars Battlefront 2 became a much stronger package than its infamous launch reputation

06:47might suggest.

06:48The game's launch was heavily criticized for its progression system and loot box controversies, which became a major part of

06:55the wider conversation about monetization in games.

06:58But the game also had strengths.

07:00Its combat, presentation, selection of Star Wars characters, and eventual content additions gave fans plenty to appreciate.

07:08For me, that's an important distinction.

07:10A developer can make mistakes with progression and monetization while still having the technical ability to create an enjoyable game.

07:17If DICE returned, it could build on what worked, learn from what didn't, and deliver a more complete experience from

07:24the beginning.

07:25Of course, there's no guarantee that would happen.

07:28A familiar developer doesn't automatically produce a great sequel.

07:31DICE would still need a strong creative direction, sufficient resources, a reasonable development schedule, and the freedom to prioritize the

07:39features that fans actually want.

07:41And we shouldn't ignore the possibility that the studio might want to take the franchise in a different direction.

07:47Still, if the goal is to make a sequel that feels like a natural continuation of the modern Battlefront games,

07:53DICE seems like the more obvious choice.

07:55It already has the experience and wouldn't need to spend as much time establishing what a modern Battlefront game should

08:01be.

08:02There's a personal reason I'm interested in seeing another Battlefront game.

08:06I absolutely love the Star Wars Battlefront games on the original Xbox and Xbox One.

08:11Those games gave me the opportunity to experience the Star Wars universe in a way that made me feel like

08:17I was actually participating in its biggest battles.

08:19There was something special about stepping into the boots of an ordinary soldier and fighting alongside familiar characters in a

08:25galaxy I'd spent years enjoying through movies and other games.

08:29And that's why I want a new Battlefront to recapture.

08:32Not necessarily every mechanic from the older games, and not a sequel that simply repeats everything we've already seen.

08:38I want that same sense of excitement, scale, and immersion, combined with modern technology and better opportunities for gameplay variety.

08:47But I also have some reservations.

08:49The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, which brought the original games back to modern platforms, had a troubled launch in

08:562024.

08:57Technical problems and multiplayer issues affected the experience, reminding players that bringing back a beloved game isn't as simple as

09:04making it available on new hardware.

09:07That leads me to a bigger question.

09:09Would Battlefront 3 actually be a great game, or would it become another disappointing reminder of how difficult it can

09:15be to handle a beloved franchise?

09:16A new installment has to be more than a recognizable name and some impressive screenshots.

09:22It needs to work properly.

09:24It needs enough meaningful content.

09:26Its multiplayer needs to be enjoyable and reliable.

09:29And its monetization needs to respect the people playing it.

09:32More importantly, it needs to understand why people love Battlefront in the first place.

09:36I'm not saying the Classic Collection's problems mean a new game would automatically fail.

09:41There are different projects with different challenges.

09:44But I do think they demonstrate why Star Wars fans should be cautious about getting carried away by the idea

09:50of a new release before we've seen what the developers are actually offering.

09:54Nostalgia can generate enormous excitement.

09:56Delivering a game that lives up to that nostalgia is a completely different challenge.

10:01Here's where I come back to the idea that Bungie developed Battlefront 3 could be great, but also a waste.

10:06Bungie has created some of the most recognizable science fiction franchises in gaming.

10:11Halo helped establish a world with its own mythology, characters, weapons, enemies, and visual identity.

10:18Destiny built another elaborate universe with its own history, mysteries, factions, and ongoing stories.

10:24Marathon represents another opportunity for the studio to develop its own distinctive science fiction setting.

10:31Why not let Bungie continue exploring these possibilities or create something entirely new?

10:36There's a creative opportunity in giving a studio the chance to build a universe from the ground up,

10:41rather than asking it to contribute another installment to an established franchise.

10:45A new intellectual property could allow Bungie to experiment with different mechanics,

10:49storytelling approaches, and world-building ideas without being constrained by decades of Star Wars lore and fan expectations.

10:58And that matters because Star Wars already has an enormous universe full of established characters, planets, factions, and stories.

11:05There are plenty of ways to create an excellent Star Wars game,

11:08but the developers also have to work within the expectations that come with the franchise.

11:12That said, I wouldn't dismiss the idea of Bungie making Battlefront 3 simply because I'd like to see a new

11:18intellectual property from the studio.

11:20There are practical considerations here too.

11:24Bungie has faced significant challenges in recent years, including layoffs and organizational changes,

11:29while its games have had to contend with a difficult market for ongoing live service titles.

11:34A licensed game based on an established franchise could provide a clearer commercial opportunity than investing years in an entirely

11:42new concept.

11:43Star Wars is a major entertainment brand, and Battlefront already has an audience.

11:48A well-made sequel could attract returning fans while introducing the franchise to a new generation of players.

11:54For Sony, which owns Bungie, a successful project could also help justify the investment in that studio.

12:00But a safer commercial opportunity isn't necessarily the most creatively exciting one.

12:05If Bungie takes the job, I want it to bring something meaningful to Battlefront rather than simply lending its name

12:11to another licensed shooter.

12:13And I'd want Sony and Lucasfilm to give the project enough time and resources to succeed instead of treating the

12:19Star Wars name as a guarantee of sales.

12:21Because it isn't.

12:23Regardless of which studio develops the game, I have a few priorities for Battlefront 3.

12:27First, a complete and polished launch.

12:30I don't want players paying full price for a game that needs months of updates to reach an acceptable state.

12:36Technical stability, reliable multiplayer, and a strong selection of content should be priorities from day one.

12:43Second, large-scale battles that feel like Star Wars.

12:46Give us recognizable planets, different battle environments, infantry combat, vehicles, and the opportunity to play as iconic heroes and villains.

12:54Make the action feel chaotic without making it impossible to understand what's happening.

12:59Third, a substantial selection of factions and errors.

13:03The Galactic Civil War is an obvious starting point, but the Clone Wars and other periods of Star Wars history

13:08offer plenty of opportunities for variety.

13:12I want the factions to feel distinct, not just visually different.

13:16Fourth, fair progression and monetization.

13:19Cosmetic customization and ongoing content can be great, but I don't want a repeat of the controversy surrounding Battlefront 2's

13:26original launch progression system.

13:28Let players enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend additional money or grind endlessly for essential content.

13:35Fifth, a meaningful single-player offering.

13:38Multiplayer might be the main attraction, but I'd love a campaign that tells an engaging Star Wars story and makes

13:44good use of the game's combat systems and environments.

13:47And finally, don't lose sight of the original appeal.

13:50This is the most important point.

13:53Battlefront should be about experiencing the Star Wars battlefield.

13:56It shouldn't lose its identity by chasing every industry trend or copying the structure of another successful game.

14:03If DICE returns, I want it to learn from both modern Battlefront games.

14:07If Bungie takes over, I want it to apply to its strengths without trying to turn the franchise into something

14:12it was never meant to be.

14:14Either way, the goal should be the same.

14:16Deliver the Battlefront game fans have been waiting for.

14:20So would Bungie be the right studio to develop Star Wars Battlefront 3?

14:24I think it could make a genuinely great game.

14:27The studio has plenty of experience with science fiction combat,

14:30and its strengths in shooting mechanics and world-building could translate well to the Star Wars universe.

14:35But if I'm choosing based on the information we have today, I'd lean toward DICE returning.

14:40DICE has already worked on the modern Battlefront games, understands the franchise's core gameplay,

14:46and has an opportunity to build on the lessons learned from both releases.

14:50Bungie would bring a fresh perspective, but that doesn't necessarily mean it would make a better Battlefront game.

14:56And personally, I'd rather see Bungie have the opportunity to create something new if it can do so under the

15:01right conditions.

15:02The studio has already demonstrated that it can build memorable science fiction universes,

15:07and I'd hate to see that creative potential get lost in the process of developing a licensed franchise.

15:13But I also recognize that business realities matter, and a major Star Wars project could be exactly the kind of

15:19opportunity Bungie needs.

15:21Ultimately, though, there's one major issue with all of the speculation.

15:25We don't know whether Battlefront 3 is officially happening, and neither Bungie nor DICE has been confirmed as its developer.

15:32Until there's an official announcement, all we can do is discuss the possibilities.

15:37And if a new Battlefront does happen, I hope the people making it understand that fans don't just want another

15:42Star Wars game.

15:43They want a great Battlefront game.

15:46Now I want to hear from you.

15:47Would you rather see Bungie develop Star Wars Battlefront 3, or should EA DICE return to the franchise?

15:53And do you think a third game could live up to the hype, especially after the problems with the Battlefront

15:58Classic Collection's re-release?

16:00Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

16:02I'm interested to hear which studio you trust more with the future of Battlefront.

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