According to an earnings call, there is going to be a new Star Wars game coming out sometime this year. Developer Zynga has revealed the launch timeframe for its upcoming mobile Star Wars game.
Zynga is known for experiences geared towards social interaction, like Farmville and Words With Friends. Previously, the group announced that it started work on a mobile game set in the Star Wars universe. Since there is a new Lucasfilm Games brand, multiple developers have teased Star Wars games. While Zynga's title is for mobile devices, it will be one of the first to come out under this banner.
The information comes from an earnings report to shareholders after a dramatic Zynga stock jump last year. Housed deep in the document are a few details relating to this upcoming mobile entry. The letter describes that the soft launch will begin in Summer 2021, with an full release before the end of the year. If the team sticks by this deadline, fans can expect some kind of demo or beta version of the game coming out mid year. This will likely determine the popularity of the title, as well as any improvements that may be necessary.
While specific details about the game are scarce, it sounds like players will learn more soon. The CEO of Zynga, Frank Gibeau, mentioned in a Q&A about the status of the Star War title. Supposedly, there will be more news for the game in the first part of 2021. Recently, the group opened a studio in Austin, Texas as it geared up to create the new Star Wars experience. With this upgrade, Zynga pledges to bring AAA graphics and gameplay to the mobile platform.
The introduction of Lucasfilm Games was a big deal due to the possibilities it now brings to the table. For instance, Ubisoft is now developing an open world Star Wars game as well. While many are anticipating this title, a mobile game shows that Star Wars experiences are going to be diverse. With a collection of social games in its repertoire, it will be interesting to see how Zynga's attempt at the sci-fi series pans out.
Of course, some players may be skeptical of another mobile title for Star Wars. With multiple entries already out, another game on this platform could get lost in the crowd. Plus, it is likely the experience will have controversial microtransactions potentially upsetting fans. As one of the first titles releasing under the Lucasfilm Games brand, the upcoming title has a lot to prove. Nevertheless, it sounds like fans will get to check out the game during the soft launch in Summer.
A new Star Wars game is officially in development at Zynga for mobile devices.
Source: IGN