Lucasfilm says Star Wars games can come from indie studios, not 'top-five' publishers

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Lucasfilm Games told The Games Business that it does not require a “top-five publisher” to make a great Star Wars game and is working with independent studios on projects large and small, Insider Gaming reported. Lucasfilm’s Douglas Reilly was quoted as saying the company has a high-quality bar and typically works with experienced teams and the right creative ideas, rather than relying on only major publishers, Insider Gaming reported. Insider Gaming also reported that recent smaller-studio Star Wars titles—Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer—have mid-80s Metacritic scores and are among the highest-rated Star Wars games in 20 years. Insider Gaming additionally reported Lucasfilm has teased partners that “may surprise fans,” though specific partners were not named in the cited coverage.

• What happened: Insider Gaming reported Lucasfilm Games said it will work with independent studios on Star Wars projects and does not require a “top-five publisher,” quoting Lucasfilm’s Douglas Reilly speaking to The Games Business.
• Why it matters: Reilly told The Games Business, as reported by Insider Gaming, that Lucasfilm maintains a high-quality bar and typically chooses experienced teams and strong creative ideas over a reliance on large publishers.
• Context: Insider Gaming reported Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer—both developed by smaller studios—have mid-80s Metacritic scores and are two of the highest-rated Star Wars games in 20 years.
• What next: Insider Gaming reported Lucasfilm has teased partners that “may surprise fans,” but the cited coverage did not name those partners or provide confirmed project details.