

Second, and that’s one of the reasons we were entrusted with this game, is to make the most of the technology to bring innovation to the gameplay and world building. We have a passion for Star Wars and shared vision with Lucasfilm Games on the kind of original story we want to bring to fans, which makes this a very exciting part of the project. We want to take what is familiar and resonant about Star Wars and tell the stories of new characters who have their own motivations and stakes. JG: This is a galaxy that we at Massive love, and we want to invite players on a journey they never experienced before in this beloved lore.įirst, we want to make it a unique game in the saga with a captivating story and set of characters that players can relate to and connect with. How do you intend to make it unique? What kind of experience will it bring to the Star Wars galaxy? We can’t wait to share with fans news and glimpses of the game in action, and all the official news will be available on official sites and Ubisoft News. We truly look forward to create something totally different from what we have done in the past, while upping the bar for the industry. But, what we can tell you is that this will be a story-driven open-world game.įor me, personally, this will be a departure from the world of The Division, and both I and the team at Massive are very excited to start crafting this new experience. JG: Right now, we are in the beginning of our new journey, so we are still working out many of the details. So, what can you tell us about the game so far? So, being able to work with some of the best people in the industry to craft an original and unforgettable Star Wars experience? Sign. The characters, the planets, the ships, and the timeless stories became so familiar and loved that I have no doubt that they have become part of who I am.
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Julian Gerighty: You have probably heard this before, but if you had told 10-year-old me that one day I would be working on a video game experience set in the same science fiction galaxy of their favorite movie, 10-year-old-me would never have believed you.Ī New Hope was the first movie I saw at the cinema, the first VHS that I wore out, the first action figures that I craved. Having the opportunity to build upon this incredible legacy of Star Wars feels extremely exciting and rewarding for all of us. Here we are, after 20 years of hard work, hiring the most amazing talent and believing in our ability to take our industry further. Ever since I was a child, I’ve had this dream of becoming a part of the creative adventures that blew my young mind. With that said, some ideas tickle the imagination more than others. We are driven by dreaming big and taking daring challenges that match our ambition, and during the past two decades this attitude has taken us to places no one thought we could reach. This is a pretty exciting announcement! How does it feel to be part of such an adventure?ĭavid Polfeldt: It makes me so proud of our teams to be here today and confirm that we are working on a new Star Wars game! We are extremely excited to be in a position to add new adventures to one of the richest and most fascinating sagas of our age.Ĭuriosity has always been an important part of who we are and what we do here at Massive. Ubisoft News spoke with David Polfeldt, managing director at Massive Entertainment, and Julian Gerighty, creative director, about the project, what it means to be working with Lucasfilm Games on a new Star Wars game, and of course, the game itself.

“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.” “The vast Star Wars lore is an incredible source of inspiration for our teams,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO of Ubisoft. Development on the project will be led by Massive Entertainment whose expertise and talent will be used to create a story-driven, open-world experience within the Star Wars galaxy that will also utilize the studio’s cutting-edge technology and advancements, including the Snowdrop engine. Ubisoft and Lucasfilm Games have announced a collaboration on a new Star Wars game.
