Senior Star Wars Jedi: Survivor designer Patrick Wren has voiced concerns about declining team spirit at Respawn Entertainment. Reports suggest morale among Apex Legends and Titanfall developers has reached unprecedented lows, potentially linked to Electronic Arts’ recent cancellation of three unannounced projects over two years.
Morale has been at an all-time low. I can say that much – Wren stated in a BlueSky social media post.
Insiders reveal Electronic Arts reportedly scrapped a planned Titanfall-Apex Legends crossover in 2023. Subsequent years saw cancellation of a Mandalorian-led Star Wars FPS and an unspecified shooter project, leaving Respawn’s portfolio diminished. Developers currently focused on the next Star Wars Jedi title now face potential workflow impacts from these organizational challenges.
Battlefront 3 Hopes Diminished
Recent corporate communications from EA leadership suggest shifting priorities away from Star Wars: Battlefront sequels. An IGN investigation uncovered internal emails outlining strategic focus on established franchises like Battlefield and Apex Legends, notably excluding galactic warfare titles.
This revelation sparked significant backlash within the Battlefront subreddit community, despite the series recently achieving peak Steam concurrent users. Renewed interest followed public endorsements from Andor cast members, though fans now debate alternative developers capable of resurrecting the franchise.
Creative Fallout Extends Beyond Respawn
The recent closure of Cliffhanger Games has intensified industry tensions, particularly following cancellation of their Black Panther project. Former staff describe the axed title as “amazing and stunning,” with concept artist Karla Ortiz publicly mourning its loss through BlueSky posts. This termination follows similar discontinuations of superhero-themed games across EA’s portfolio.