Summary
Activision may be working on upcomingStar Warscontent, as per an update from Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best. The Disney-owned franchise has been gaining popularity in the gaming sphere in recent years, particularly thanks to the success of Respawn’sJedi Fallen Order,andJedi Survivortitles. While multipleStar Warsprojects are already in the works, the possibility of Activision’s involvement with the IP bounds to pique interest among fans.
While not explicitly known for itsStar Warstitles, Activision isn’t new to the franchise. The company has published several games includingJedi Knight II: Jedi OutcastandJedi Knight: Jedi Academy, as well asAngry Birds Star Warson consoles as part of its publishing agreement with Rovio. Activision has also brought in Darth Maul and Jango Fett as unlockable characters inTony Hawks Pro Skater 3and4,respectively. Now, withEA’sStar Warsexclusivity deal at an end, it’s highly possible that gamers could seeStar Warsemerge on Activision’s portfolio once again.
A recent Instagram post by Ahmed Best, the actor behind the portrayal of Jar Jar Binks, suggests that he is part of an upcomingStar Warsproject. While Ahmed hasn’t offered details, he hints that his motion capture work involves Jar Jar Binks, the Jedi Kelleran Beq, and a Sith portrayal in some form. Some fans speculate that this might be a future content addition toCall of Duty, similar to theSnoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj skins. Of course, it could likely be a new title altogether considering the motion capture selfie from the actor, though only time will tell about the actual nature of the project.
Activision Collaborates with Star Wars
It’s worth mentioning thatStar Warshas routinely collaborated with other companies on exclusive content. For instance,Fortnitehas already crossed over withStar Warson many occasions, along with other collaborations such asRocket League, Roblox,andMinecraft. More recently,Star Warscollaborated withBrawlhallato bring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the game. While aCall of Dutycollaboration with the Disney IP may seem out of place, Activision’s previous collaborations with franchises likeThe Boyssuggest that it could still happen in the same wayFortniteandBrawlhallahave done.
Apart from Activision, several gaming companies are already working on otherStar Warstitles. In 2024 alone, fans can expectremasters forStar Wars: Dark ForcesandStar Wars: Battlefront, followed by Zynga’sStar Wars: Huntersand Ubisoft’sStar Wars Outlaws. In any case, it will be interesting to see what Activision has in store forStar Warsgamers.
