EA has canceled the development of a first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe, being created by Respawn Entertainment

The first-person shooter game announced in 2022 was led by LucasArts veteran and Medal of Honor co-creator Peter Hirschmann, known for his work on original games like Battlefront and The Force Unleashed.

In a statement released on Wednesday, along with the announcement of nearly 700 company-wide layoffs, EA Entertainment president Laura Miele mentioned that after a review, it was decided that Respawn should focus on the Jedi and Apex Legends series.

“Respawn’s unique ability to connect with players and create exceptional gaming experiences is unparalleled in the entertainment industry,” she stated. “Looking at Respawn’s portfolio over the past few months, it’s clear that the games our players are most excited about are Jedi and Respawn’s rich library of owned brands.”

“Knowing this, we have decided to pivot away from early development on a Star Wars FPS Action game to focus our efforts on new projects based on our owned brands while providing support for existing games.”

Laura Miele emphasized that this decision is not a reflection of the team’s talent, tenacity, or passion for the game. She expressed that giving fans the next installments of the iconic franchises they want is the right direction.

In September of the previous year, actor Cameron Monaghan stated during Ocala Comic Con that he was “working on a third” entry in the Star Wars Jedi series. Monaghan’s announcement came shortly before Stig Asmussen, the director of both Star Wars Jedi games, announced his departure from Respawn Entertainment. Asmussen had expressed his hope to create a third Star Wars Jedi game as he envisioned it as a three-game story arc.