The potential for a Star Wars video game rennaissance is exciting, as prospective developers such as Ubisoft will be trying their hand at titles set in the popular science-fiction universe. Many Star Wars games have been revealed only to become cancelled projects that never got to see the light of day, while others have been rumored to exist but never come to be.
These rumors have suggested that a third Star Wars: The Force Unleashed installment is in the works as well as a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, the latter of which has recently been announced. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's success has led to a sequel being all-but-confirmed, but details around games that see new developers taking a crack at the franchise have been under wraps thus far. However, some potential news concerning an upcoming Star Wars game has appeared, though fans should take it with a grain of salt.
Reputable leaker Tom Henderson has shared a specific image today that seemingly insinuates that a Star Wars game is being developed by Quantic Dream. Henderson's image depicts two lightsabers crossed atop a screenshot of Detroit: Become Human's Daniel, a deviant android whom protagonist Connor negotiates with during a hostage situation. Without a caption or other informational context included, the only interpretation seems to be that a potential collaboration between Quantic Dream and Star Wars is in the works.
Of course, while Henderson has had leaks and rumors verified and supported for games such as Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Grand Theft Auto 6, fans of both Quantic Dream and Star Wars should avoid getting too excited until something more legitimate is cited. Still, a user who goes by Prime has observed that "Tom is liking any comments that have suggested Quantic Dream is doing a Star Wars game", which determines the leaker's intent with their post.
Quantic Dream's latest cinematic adventure game, Detroit: Become Human, tells a narrative of marginalized and systemic oppression against human-made synthetic androids. Though Detroit: Become Human's narrative has been celebrated by fans, Detroit: Become Human is less involved with regards to gameplay. A Star Wars game in this vein of rigid, cinematic storytelling with less interactive or action-packed gameplay features would be a stark contrast from previous Star Wars titles. Still, that may be exactly what is happening if this rumor proves true.
Regardless, Henderson's specific image says nothing about when to expect an announcement or what their insider sources are. Clearly, fans who are excited about this rumor will have to wait a bit before news of this potential game, as well as other Star Wars game projects, is ultimately announced.