Electronic Arts has helmed a number of Star Wars titles as a publisher since the 1990s. While not every game appeals to all fans, there are titles that players would claim to be definitive parts of the Star Wars mythology. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order have elevated storylines and debuted characters that players adore.
Set at the height of the Clone Wars, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's protagonist Cal Kestis is a Jedi Padawan who flees from the Imperial Inquisitors and Emperor Palpatine's order to execute all Jedi. Because of its commercial success and promise of a future franchise, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 may very well be a stand-out release for EA next year.
Why Star Wars Games May Falter Next Year
There are a lot of Star Wars entries in the works that may overwhelm fans when they do release. No release windows or dates have been shared for any of EA's upcoming Star Wars installments, and it is up in the air whether they will be successful or not. Simply because a game is embedded in the popular Star Wars intellectual property does not mean it will be successful commercially.
Looking ahead to 2022's current calendar, EA does not have a Star Wars title it can rely on. Rumors suggest EA has rejected a sequel to Star Wars: Battlefront 2, and it seems likely Star Wars: Squadrons will be a one-off. The titles from Lucasfilm Games that fans have to look forward to are a bit contentious.
While Star Wars Eclipse's cinematic trailer wowed fans with its visuals, character races, and landscapes, Star Wars fans were less enthused when it was revealed that Star Wars Eclipse's developer would be Quantic Dream. Some are still excited for the game, but for others this has caused a lack of interest so long as Quantic Dream and David Cage are in charge.
Likewise, Ubisoft previously announced a collaboration with Lucasfilm Games on an open-world Star Wars game, and few details have been shared about the project since. Ubisoft has landed in hot water as of late between sexual misconduct investigations and its public NFT debacle, which has worried fansabout its work on a Star Wars title.
Free from any apparent drama is the collaboration between Aspyr Media, Lucasfilm Games, and Sony Interactive Entertainment on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. It was previously teased by several sources before its official announcement at the PlayStation Showcase 2021, but while this is an exciting confirmation for fans of the original, only a brief tease was shown and more information may not appear for a while.
There is a possibility that none of these Star Wars titles see a release in 2022, which makes next year look fairly drab for Star Wars. EA's long-time dominance could land in a big way if Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is to release next year.
EA Needs Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 in 2022
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 has not received an official announcement, let alone a release date. However, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 could end up being far more dependable as an EA franchise than any of Lucasfilm Games' proposed titles for new year. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is already an established property celebrated for its commitment to being a single-player title, as well as the unique spin of having similarities to a Souls-like title. There were a fair share of game-breaking glitches and bugs that players ran into, but its quality was enough to have players overlook these errors and see its attention to detail.
If Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 has been in development since the original released back in 2019, there is a chance that it might release sometime during or before next holiday season. Several events in 2022 might set the stage for the game's announcement, with May 4's Star Wars celebration or other conventions in the cards.
Ultimately, this would be EA's chance to dominate 2022 with a flagship Star Wars franchise that has fans anticipating its sequel, particularly if other titles need a lot longer. It is only a matter of time before Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's sequel is announced, and if it was to release in 2022, it could be what EA needs to lift itself up while information about other Star Wars games quietly develop.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is reportedly in development.