Electronic Arts announced the development of a new Star Wars game and a reboot of the Skate franchise during the 2022 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The new Star Wars game is being developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and has left fans excited with its teaser trailer showcasing a new location, characters, and visuals. Meanwhile, the new Skate game, simply named “Skate,” promises to focus on authenticity and realism while bringing back the fun of skateboarding games. Both announcements have generated anticipation among fans of the respective franchises.
Electronic Arts announces development of new Star Wars and skateboarding games
New Star Wars Game
Electronic Arts, the popular video game publisher, has recently revealed that it is currently developing a brand new game in the iconic Star Wars franchise. The announcement was made during a press event at the 2022 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), held in Los Angeles, California.
Details of the Game
While the details of the game are still scarce, the teaser trailer shown at the event has left fans excited about what’s to come. The game looks to be set in a completely new location, with many new characters and creatures to explore. The visuals are outstanding, and the storyline seems to be promising.
Collaboration with Lucasfilm
The new Star Wars game is being developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, the studio that produces Star Wars games. This will be the first time EA and Lucasfilm have worked together since 2019. Fans are hoping that the partnership will bring back the magic of old Star Wars games like Jedi Knight and Knights of the Old Republic, which were beloved by fans.
New Skateboarding Game
Apart from the new Star Wars game, Electronic Arts also announced a new addition to the Skate franchise, a skateboarding game series that has been dormant for over a decade.
Reboot of the Game
The new game, named simply Skate, has been billed as a reboot of the series. The game marks a return to the roots of the franchise, with a renewed focus on authenticity and realism, and a promise of more players being able to play at once. Skate will be developed by the Vancouver-based studio, Full Circle, which promises to bring back the fun of skateboarding games.
Anticipation of Fans
The announcement of the new Skate game has been met with enthusiasm from fans who have been waiting for a new addition to the franchise. The original games, Skate, and Skate 2, were critically acclaimed for their intuitive controls, creative level design and realistic physics, and were widely considered the best skateboarding games ever made. The announcement of a new, more realistic skateboarding game is a breath of fresh air for fans of the genre.
Final Thoughts
These announcements by Electronic Arts have brought excitement to both the Star Wars and skateboarding fan communities. With the promise of a new Star Wars game and a renewed Skate franchise, 2022 and beyond looks set to be an exciting time for video game enthusiasts.