In a refreshing shift for the franchise, Lucasfilm has signaled that future Star Wars games don’t need to come from massive AAA publishers. The company is actively pursuing partnerships with studios of various sizes, suggesting a more diverse approach to gaming projects moving forward. This is genuinely exciting news for fans tired of waiting years between major releases and tired of seeing the same familiar gameplay formulas.
For Star Wars gamers, this philosophy could mean we’re about to see some wildly creative projects we’d never expect from the usual suspects. Smaller indie studios often bring fresh ideas, experimental gameplay mechanics, and niche genres that major publishers typically avoid. Imagine a Star Wars beat ’em up, a cozy exploration game set in a forgotten corner of the galaxy, or a narrative-driven experience from a studio known for intimate storytelling. The possibilities genuinely feel wider open than they have in years.
Of course, this doesn’t mean we won’t see blockbuster Star Wars games anymore—but it does suggest Lucasfilm recognizes that the franchise is big enough to support multiple creative visions simultaneously. Rather than betting everything on one mega-studio’s vision, spreading Star Wars across various partners could keep content flowing while allowing different developers to explore untapped corners of the universe. For players who’ve felt constrained by what the “top five” publishers have offered, this is welcome news indeed.
This post was inspired by reporting from TheGamer – Star Wars. Read the original article for full details.
The studio is “exploring all kinds of things” with both large and small partners, and I’m begging for one of them to be a beat ‘em up.
— TheGamer – Star Wars