Electronic Arts has helmed a number ofStar Warstitles as a publisher since the 1990s. While not every game appeals to all fans, there are titles that players would claim to be definitive parts of theStar Warsmythology.Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader,Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, andStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhave elevated storylines and debuted characters that players adore.
Set at the height of the Clone Wars,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s protagonist Cal Kestis is a Jedi Padawan who flees from the Imperial Inquisitors and Emperor Palpatine’s order to execute all Jedi. Because of its commercial success and promise of a future franchise,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2may very well be a stand-out release for EA next year.
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Why Star Wars Games May Falter Next Year
There are a lot ofStar Warsentries in the works that may overwhelm fans when they do release. No release windows or dates have been shared for any ofEA’s upcomingStar Warsinstallments, and it is up in the air whether they will be successful or not. Simply because a game is embedded in the popularStar Warsintellectual property does not mean it will be successful commercially.
Looking ahead to 2022’s current calendar, EA does not have aStar Warstitle it can rely on.Rumors suggest EA has rejected a sequel toStar Wars: Battlefront 2, and it seems likelyStar Wars: Squadronswill be a one-off. The titles from Lucasfilm Games that fans have to look forward to are a bit contentious.
WhileStar Wars Eclipse’s cinematic trailer wowed fans with itsvisuals, character races, and landscapes,Star Warsfans were less enthused when it was revealed thatStar Wars Eclipse’s developer would be Quantic Dream. Some are still excited for the game, but for others this has caused a lack of interest so long as Quantic Dream and David Cage are in charge.
Likewise, Ubisoft previously announced a collaboration with Lucasfilm Games on anopen-worldStar Warsgame, and few details have been shared about the project since. Ubisoft has landed in hot water as of late between sexual misconduct investigations and its public NFT debacle, which has worried fansabout its work on aStar Warstitle.
Free from any apparent drama is the collaboration between Aspyr Media, Lucasfilm Games, and Sony Interactive Entertainment onStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake.It was previously teased by several sources before its official announcement at the PlayStation Showcase 2021, but while this is an exciting confirmation for fans of the original, only a brief tease was shown and more information may not appear for a while.
There is a possibility that none of theseStar Warstitles see a release in 2022, which makes next year look fairly drab forStar Wars. EA’s long-time dominance could land in a big way ifStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2is to release next year.
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EA Needs Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 in 2022
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2has not received an official announcement, let alone a release date. However,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2could end up being far more dependable as an EA franchise than any of Lucasfilm Games' proposed titles for new year.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis already an established property celebrated for its commitment to being a single-player title, as well as the unique spin of having similarities to aSouls-like title. There were a fair share of game-breaking glitches and bugs that players ran into, but its quality was enough to have players overlook these errors and see its attention to detail.
IfStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2has been in development since the original released back in 2019, there is a chance that it might release sometime during or before next holiday season. Several events in 2022 might set the stage for the game’s announcement, with May 4’sStar Warscelebration or other conventions in the cards.
Ultimately, this would be EA’s chance to dominate 2022 with a flagshipStar Warsfranchise that has fans anticipating its sequel, particularly if other titles need a lot longer. It is only a matter of time beforeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s sequelis announced, and if it was to release in 2022, it could be what EA needs to lift itself up while information about otherStar Warsgames quietly develop.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2is reportedly in development.
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