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For fans who&#8217;ve been craving more lightsaber-swinging action in a galaxy far, far away, this could be exactly the news we&#8217;ve been hoping for since the last entry in the series.<\/p>\n<p>Cal&#8217;s story left plenty of room for continuation, and the character has already proven his appeal to both critics and players. A return would give EA the opportunity to expand on the Force-wielding adventure that resonated with the fanbase. Whether this means a direct sequel, a spinoff, or something entirely new remains to be seen, but the timing suggests the publisher is actively considering what comes next for everyone&#8217;s favorite Jedi protagonist.<\/p>\n<p>For the Star Wars gaming community, this development hints at a potential shift in EA&#8217;s strategy\u2014focusing resources on proven franchises rather than experimental ventures. If Cal Kestis does return, fans can expect the same blend of challenging combat, exploration, and storytelling that made the previous games memorable experiences in the Star Wars universe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>This post was inspired by reporting from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/rss\/articles\/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPSVJydlg2TGg3ZEtvbkhENzgxZ05taDU2M2NQdk53VVFlMVlEbmRobU0xcEZRZk1Uc05MNjZYM3ZkeXhmbXlVMkw1RXB2aUR5VFloVl9mTjlTLWd4SjI0Z0diOW5YZEdzVjhlWmstM1dpQm1jSG9vaW14Z2todGVRNE1KaV9WaU5STHBJRElGNHNnZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">&quot;star wars game&quot; &#8211; Google News<\/a>. Read the original article for full details.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Cal Kestis set for Star Wars Jedi comeback as Mass Effect&#039;s death paves the way at EA&nbsp;&nbsp;GAMINGbible<br \/>&mdash; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/rss\/articles\/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPSVJydlg2TGg3ZEtvbkhENzgxZ05taDU2M2NQdk53VVFlMVlEbmRobU0xcEZRZk1Uc05MNjZYM3ZkeXhmbXlVMkw1RXB2aUR5VFloVl9mTjlTLWd4SjI0Z0diOW5YZEdzVjhlWmstM1dpQm1jSG9vaW14Z2todGVRNE1KaV9WaU5STHBJRElGNHNnZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">&quot;star wars game&quot; &#8211; Google News<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Star Wars Jedi franchise may be getting a second wind at EA. 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