Summary
- Activision's potential involvement in upcoming Star Wars content sparks interest among fans, building on its previous history with the franchise.
- Ahmed Best's recent Instagram post hints at his involvement in a future Star Wars project, potentially involving Jar Jar Binks and other characters.
- Collaborations between Star Wars and gaming companies like Fortnite and Brawlhalla suggest a possible partnership between Activision and the Disney-owned IP.
Activision may be working on upcoming Star Wars content, 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's Jedi Fallen Order, and Jedi Survivor titles. While multiple Star Wars projects 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 its Star Wars titles, Activision isn't new to the franchise. The company has published several games including Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, as well as Angry Birds Star Wars on consoles as part of its publishing agreement with Rovio. Activision has also brought in Darth Maul and Jango Fett as unlockable characters in Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 and 4, respectively. Now, with EA's Star Wars exclusivity deal at an end, it's highly possible that gamers could see Star Wars emerge on Activision's portfolio once again.
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A recent Instagram post by Ahmed Best, the actor behind the portrayal of Jar Jar Binks, suggests that he is part of an upcoming Star Wars project. 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 to Call of Duty, similar to the Snoop 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 that Star Wars has routinely collaborated with other companies on exclusive content. For instance, Fortnite has already crossed over with Star Wars on many occasions, along with other collaborations such as Rocket League, Roblox, and Minecraft. More recently, Star Wars collaborated with Brawlhalla to bring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the game. While a Call of Duty collaboration with the Disney IP may seem out of place, Activision's previous collaborations with franchises like The Boys suggest that it could still happen in the same way Fortnite and Brawlhalla have done.
Apart from Activision, several gaming companies are already working on other Star Wars titles. In 2024 alone, fans can expect remasters for Star Wars: Dark Forces and Star Wars: Battlefront, followed by Zynga's Star Wars: Hunters and Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws. In any case, it will be interesting to see what Activision has in store for Star Wars gamers.
