OMG, you guys! As a huge Star Wars gaming nerd, I've been low-key obsessed with Cal Kestis's journey ever since Fallen Order dropped. The news we've all been waiting for is finally here—a third game in the Star Wars Jedi series is officially in the works! 🎉 It's not just rumors anymore; EA themselves have basically confirmed it. Talk about a major W for 2026!
Let me break down the tea. A job listing popped up on EA's careers site looking for a Senior Game Writer, and right there in bold, it mentions Star Wars Jedi. The listing describes working on an "unannounced Star Wars title" that's a "AAA third-person action adventure" game. I mean, come on, that's as clear as day! It's our Jedi threequel, baby. ☕
Honestly, this was kind of expected but still so exciting to see confirmed. Remember last year when Cameron Monaghan (the absolute legend who plays Cal) hinted that a third game was already cooking? He was totally right! Given how much of a smash hit Jedi: Survivor was—despite its messy launch—beating Fallen Order's sales and landing in the "best games of 2023" convo, EA would be crazy not to greenlight another one. The story, the level design, the lightsaber combat... chef's kiss! 👨🍳✨
So, what does this mean for the game's development?
Based on the timeline and this new job ad, here's my take:
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Phase: The game is likely in the very early stages—think concepting and pre-production. They're just hiring key writers now, so full development hasn't ramped up yet.
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Timeline: If we look at the gap between Fallen Order (2019) and Survivor (2023), which was about 3.5 years, we might be looking at a similar wait. So, maybe... 2027 or 2028? A girl can dream it's sooner! 🙏
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Priority: With Respawn's rumored Star Wars FPS game getting canceled recently, this Jedi sequel has probably shot up to the top of their priority list. More resources focused on Cal's story? Yes, please!
What about the story for Jedi 3?
The ending of Jedi: Survivor left things wide open for Cal's story to continue. He's not done fighting the Empire, and his connection to the Force and his crew is stronger than ever. I'm personally dying to see:
| What I Hope to See | Why It Would Be Awesome |
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| More BD-1 adventures 🦾 | That little droid is my ride-or-die. New upgrades, more cute interactions, please! |
| Exploring new planets 🌌 | The level design in Survivor was next-level. Gimme more intricate, Metroidvania-style worlds to get lost in. |
| Deeper lightsaber combat ⚔️ | The stances were so fun. Maybe add a dual-wield option or new Force powers? |
| The fate of the Hidden Path 🤫 | This storyline has so much potential for the larger Rebellion era. |
But wait, there's more Star Wars goodness coming!
While we play the waiting game for Jedi 3, we won't have a content drought. Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws is set to drop soon! It's an open-world crime adventure with a brand-new crew, exploring the galaxy's shady underworld. Sure, there's been some drama about the season pass and special edition prices (ugh, microtransactions), but it looks like a super fun detour while we wait for Cal to return.
Final Thoughts & My Wishlist
This confirmation has me absolutely buzzing. The Star Wars Jedi series found its groove by blending Souls-like challenge with a heartfelt, canon story. To have a third chapter officially on the way feels like a gift from the Force itself.
My personal wishlist for the threequel includes:
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Stable launch, PLEASE. 🙏 Let's learn from Survivor's technical issues.
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Even more impactful story choices that affect the world or relationships.
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Bringing back the entire crew (Merrin, Greez, Cere's legacy) and deepening those bonds.
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A truly epic finale for Cal's trilogy that ties into the bigger Star Wars saga.
So, there you have it! The third Star Wars Jedi game is happening. It's early days, but the hype train has officially left the station. Time to replay Survivor, practice my parries, and may the Force be with us during this wait! 💫 #StarWarsJedi3 #EA #RespawnEntertainment #GamingNews #CalKestis #BD1 #WhatsNext
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