Star Wars Battlefront 3: Lucasfilm reportedly seeking developer; DICE and Bungie 'circling'

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IGN reports that Electronic Gaming Monthly’s revived Quarterman column claimed Lucasfilm is looking for a development partner for Star Wars Battlefront 3 and named DICE and Bungie as studios “circling” the project. IGN says the rumor gained attention after Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb read a snippet from EGM’s column. IGN notes that DICE would be the obvious developer if the game is greenlit, while Bungie would be a surprising choice. IGN also says it remains unclear how a potential Battlefront 3 would fit with DICE’s ongoing work on the Battlefield series.

• What happened: IGN reports Electronic Gaming Monthly’s revived Quarterman column claimed Lucasfilm is seeking a development partner for Star Wars Battlefront 3 and identified DICE and Bungie as two studios “circling” the project.
• Why it matters: IGN writes that the possibility of a Battlefront 3 would be notable to the series’ audience, saying DICE would be the obvious choice if greenlit while Bungie would be a surprise.
• Context: IGN says the rumor was amplified when Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb read a snippet of EGM’s Quarterman column; IGN’s report was updated Oct 20, 2026.
• What next: IGN makes clear these are reports and not a confirmation: it is not yet confirmed whether Battlefront 3 is greenlit or who will develop it, nor how such a game would interact with DICE’s ongoing Battlefield work.