How Respawn's Star Wars FPS Could Stand Out from Battlefront
The plan for three new Star Wars games to be developed by Respawn Entertainment means fans should have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is already beloved by fans, and many are waiting to see content from a sequel. While that’s likely a ways away, the announcement of other games in development means a lot of speculation can begin about the upcoming Star Wars FPS title and a strategy game. The plans for a Star Wars FPS in particular should attract a lot of curiosity given the hero format that Star Wars Hunters has tapped into, and the success of Respawn's Apex Legends.
If the hero-shooter format is something that Respawn uses for its Star Wars FPS title, it’s likely to take a step away from the gameplay shown for Star Wars Hunters. This would be great for the title and allow it to be molded into a game that’s built off of the studio’s strengths when it comes to combat and gameplay. The Titanfall series and Apex Legends both have a solid fanbase thanks to their rewarding combat in a sea of FPS games that don’t always feel far removed from one another, which should benefit the new Star Wars FPS title compared to prior attempts.
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Using Apex Legends as a reference point, a dedicated Star Wars hero-shooter could do a lot that helps it stand out from the Battlefront series. A battle royale title feels feasible given the history of gladiatorial combat and bounty hunters in the galaxy, but it might not be the most efficient way to introduce a new Star Wars shooter. While it could take advantage of characters like Boba Fett, Din Djarin from The Mandalorian, and Cad Bane, it might also struggle to
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