Star Wars Battlefront 3: Bungie Rumored as Developer [Leak]

Disney is actively courting Sony subsidiary Bungie alongside an unnamed legacy studio to develop Star Wars Battlefront 3, seeking to revive the legendary sci-fi shooter franchise with premium live-service gunplay and combined-arms competitive multiplayer across next-generation platforms in 2026. According to verified reports from Polygon, entertainment giant Disney is eager to reignite the Battlefront IP after years of dormancy following EA's cancellation of internal pitches in 2021. While DICE handled the 2015 and 2017 reboots, Bungie’s extensive pedigree with Halo and Destiny 2 offers the exact gunplay finesse and raid-tier cooperative combat mechanics required to build a sustainable, modern competitive shooter ecosystem. Speculation regarding Bungie's capacity remains high given their parallel development on Marathon, yet sources indicate Lucasfilm Games demands a reliable flagship release to anchor upcoming cinematic trilogies. Similar to how deep mechanical mastery drives shooter communities in our [Modern Warfare 4 Prestige Mode Guide: What Happens [Full Guide]](/news/modern-warfare-4-prestige-mode-explained), a Bungie-led Battlefront would transition the series from casual spectacle to high-precision arena dominance. Lucasfilm Games has not issued an official denial, and industry analysts expect formal licensing clarity ahead of major summer trade showcases.