Key Takeaways
- **Conclusion of the Star Wars Jedi Trilogy**: Final installment announced, director Stig Asmussen not involved.
- **No Sims 5**: EA continues to enhance The Sims 4, with a focus on multiplayer interactions and ongoing player progress.
- **The Sims Franchise Expansion**: Expansion across various platforms with new offerings and player progress maintenance.
- **Sims Movie in Development**: Film collaboration with Amazon MGM and LuckyChap, directed by Kate Herron.
- **Next Battlefield Game**: Return to traditional class-based system, community testing initiative planned.
- **Skate Reboot**: Set for Early Access release in 2025.
Conclusion of the Star Wars Jedi Trilogy
EA announced that the next installment in the **Star Wars Jedi** series is already in development.
This game will conclude the trilogy and the series.
Developed by **Respawn** and **Lucasfilm**, it picks up where **Star Wars Jedi: Survivor** left off.
However, director **Stig Asmussen** will not be involved because he departed from Respawn in September 2023.
No Sims 5
Fans of **The Sims** may be disappointed to hear that EA has no immediate plans for **The Sims 5**.
The company is instead concentrating on enhancing **The Sims 4**.
It is also working on related projects like **Project Rene**, which aims to emphasize multiplayer interactions.
The primary goal is to maintain player progress across titles, rather than starting fresh with new games.
The Sims Franchise Expansion
EA aims to **expand the Sims universe**.
Players can maintain their progress across various platforms and play styles.
Ongoing support for existing games and new offerings within the Sims universe will ensure continuous engagement.
This expansion highlights EA’s commitment to its dedicated player base.
Sims Movie in Development
A collaborative effort between EA and **Amazon MGM** is bringing the **Sims** to the big screen.
The movie is being produced with **Margot Robbie’s** production company, LuckyChap.
Directed and co-written by **Kate Herron**, known for her work on the first season of Loki.
Though details are scarce, more updates are expected as the franchise nears its 25th anniversary.
Next Battlefield Game
The next **Battlefield game** will take a step back to its roots.
It will return to the traditional **class-based system** seen in earlier titles like **Battlefield 3** and **Battlefield 4**.
This move abandons the specialist system used in more recent games.
Vince Zampella, head of Respawn and group GM for EA Studios Organization, emphasized a return to the fundamentals of Battlefield.
A community testing initiative is planned for next year.
However, the full game’s release date is not yet disclosed.
Skate Reboot
Fans of the **Skate** series have something to look forward to.
The Skate reboot is set for an **Early Access** release in 2025.
While specific details are scarce, this announcement is significant for enthusiasts of the skateboarding series.
FAQs
What is the status of the Star Wars Jedi trilogy?
The next installment is in development and will conclude the trilogy. It is developed by Respawn and Lucasfilm. Director Stig Asmussen, however, will not be involved.
Will there be a Sims 5?
EA has no immediate plans for The Sims 5. The focus is on enhancing The Sims 4 and related projects such as Project Rene, which will emphasize multiplayer interactions.
What is Project Rene?
Project Rene is a related project to The Sims series. It aims to emphasize multiplayer interactions and ensure player progress is maintained across titles.
Is there a Sims movie in the works?
Yes, a Sims movie is in development in collaboration with Amazon MGM and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap. Kate Herron will direct and co-write the film.
What changes are coming to the next Battlefield game?
The next Battlefield game will return to a traditional class-based system, moving away from the specialist system. Community testing is planned for next year, but the release date is not yet disclosed.
When will the Skate reboot be available?
The Skate reboot will debut through Early Access in 2025. Specific details about the game have not been provided yet.
