Lucasfilm Games is teaming up with Ubisoft and Bethesda from two brand-new games out of which is a Star Wars while the other one is an Indiana Jones game. Indiana Jones is a relatively newer franchise to join Lucasfilm however Star Wars has been under Lucasfilm forever and for the last 8 years, EA had exclusive rights to making any sort of Star Wars games.
Starting with Star Wars, Ubisoft has revealed that the new Star Wars game will be a new story-driven open-world video game that will be set in the Star Wars galaxy. The game will be headed by Massive Entertainment which is Ubisoft’s AAA studio based in Malmo, Sweden, and will be using the most cutting-edge technologies such as the Snowdrop engine to deliver a groundbreaking Star Wars adventure.
Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO of Ubisoft comments on the new partnership:
The vast Star Wars lore is an incredible source of inspiration for our teams. This is the beginning of a long-term collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm Games, and we are pleased to be working hand-in-hand to build upon the incredible legacy of Lucasfilm to create a game that we know Star Wars fans will love.
Douglas Reilly, VP, Lucasfilm Games said:
Ubisoft have a unique talent for crafting immersive worlds so we’re thrilled to work with them on this project. We are inspired by the passion and talent of the team at Massive, and together we share a vision for the type of original stories we want to tell with our players in this expansive galaxy. They have the creativity, experience, and community understanding to bring awe-inspiring authenticity, depth and innovation to this new Star Wars game.
Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Disney Games, and Interactive Experiences also added:
In the Star Wars galaxy and beyond, we work with the best teams in the industry to create world-class games that push the boundaries of the medium. Lucasfilm Games and Massive Entertainment together can create something truly unique for our fans across the globe.
Massive’s Julian Gerighty who is also the Creative Director of the Star Wars game, commented:
This is a lore that we love, and we want to do it justice with a game and story that bring both lifelong and new fans on an immersive and outstanding journey that will stay with them for years.
Massive is currently recruiting for this project as well with various positions open at the studio. Interested candidates who want to join the team and work on the upcoming Star Wars title can apply for the open positions right now. Additional details about the game will be shared by Ubisoft at a later stage. The second game announced by Lucasfilm Games is a brand-new Indiana Jones title which will be developed by Bethesda Game Studios. Additional details are not known at this point.
What do you think about the new titles by Ubisoft and Bethesda for Lucasfilm Games? Which of the games are you most excited to play? Let us know in the comments section below.
