Ethan Crossfield 
Disney is reportedly exploring a new Star Wars Battlefront game with Bungie and DICE, according to industry insider Jeff Grubb. Nothing has been announced, but the claim has renewed interest in a series that has gone years without a confirmed sequel and remains a major request among Star Wars shooter fans.
What happened
Grubb discussed the rumor on a Giant Bomb podcast, saying Disney has reportedly held talks with both Bungie and DICE about an official Star Wars Battlefront 3. The report does not establish that a project has been approved, that either studio has signed on, or that active development has started. Still, it is a notable development because Battlefront has not received a new mainline entry since EA and DICE released Star Wars Battlefront 2 in 2017. DICE would be the familiar option after handling the two modern Battlefront releases, while Bungie would be a surprising but credible candidate for a large-scale Star Wars shooter.
Why it matters
Battlefront remains a valuable name for players looking for a multiplayer-focused Star Wars experience. The franchise’s earlier history is also full of unfinished expectations: Free Radical Design once worked on a different Battlefront 3 before LucasArts canceled it in 2008, and footage from a development build later surfaced in 2016. EA’s reboot brought the series back in 2015, but its 2017 sequel became closely associated with backlash over microtransactions and loot boxes. Although those systems were later removed, the controversy damaged the game’s reputation and helped leave the series without a follow-up.
What to watch next
The central question is whether Disney would favor proven Battlefront developer DICE or give Bungie the opportunity to build a new Star Wars shooter. Bungie’s strengths are clear: Destiny 2 is widely recognized for responsive first-person gunplay, and its Renegades expansion demonstrated how the studio could approach Star Wars-inspired themes. At the same time, Bungie is occupied with Marathon and ongoing Destiny 2 work, while DICE has direct experience translating Star Wars battles, vehicles, heroes, and large maps into the Battlefront format. Until Disney, Bungie, DICE, or EA comments publicly, fans should treat the report as an early-stage rumor rather than a confirmation.
What fans should take from the report
- No Star Wars Battlefront 3 announcement has been made.
- Disney is reportedly considering both Bungie and DICE.
- DICE has the strongest direct connection to the modern Battlefront games.
- Bungie could bring acclaimed shooter mechanics if it receives the project.
- Any confirmed developer, release window, or platforms remain unknown.
Expert View
A Bungie-led Battlefront would create immediate curiosity, but DICE remains the safer fit if the goal is to restore the series quickly and convincingly. The real opportunity is not simply another Star Wars shooter: it is a chance to rebuild player trust with a complete multiplayer experience that avoids repeating Battlefront 2’s launch mistakes.
