Star Wars games opening up to more developers under Lucasfilm

Since the ten-year exclusivity deal with EA expired in 2023, Star Wars games have expanded into turn-based strategy and racing genres with titles like Zero Company and Galactic Racer. Lucasfilm Games Vice President Douglas Reilly says the license owner is actively exploring a wider range of projects.

Reilly states that studios no longer need to rank among the top five publishers to pitch a game. Lucasfilm remains selective despite this flexibility. Reilly notes that the company maintains a high quality bar, meaning they typically partner with experienced teams rather than unproven new developers.

Reilly adds that these upcoming partnerships span large and small scopes designed to surprise players. Reilly did not name specific partners or genres during the interview.