Star Wars Jedi 3 will bring Cal Kestis’ story to an end, with EA confirming that the upcoming game is being developed as the final chapter of the popular trilogy. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order introduced players to Cal, a young Jedi attempting to survive in the Dark Times. The character has since become one of the most recognizable faces in modern Star Wars gaming, with his story continuing in 2023’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. However, Respawn Entertainment isn’t planning to keep Cal’s original adventure going forever.
Of course, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor left plenty of room for a third game, particularly following the events of its final chapters. Cal has become a considerably more powerful Jedi since Fallen Order, but his experiences have also pushed him closer to the dark side. His relationships with Merrin, Greez, and Kata could also play important roles in whatever comes next.
EA previously confirmed that Star Wars Jedi 3 is being developed as the final chapter of Cal Kestis’ story. In an investor day presentation, Laura Miele discussed the success of its Star Wars games before addressing the upcoming sequel. According to Miele, the franchise had attracted more than 40 million players, with Respawn continuing work on its conclusion. As she said,
“Respawn is working hard to bring the final chapter of this thrilling story to players.”
Star Wars Jedi 3 still hasn’t received a full reveal, despite being in development for several years. However, the trilogy format isn’t a recent decision (if anyone is curious because of the recent success of other Star Wars games). Former series director Stig Asmussen previously explained that he always envisioned Cal’s adventure spanning three games, with ideas for the final installment already being discussed during Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s development.
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That said, the end of Star Wars Jedi 3 might not be the end of Cal Kestis himself. Disney previously told GameRant that more stories involving the character were coming, with a Lucasfilm representative stating, “Never say never. We’ve got his lightsaber in the park. We’ve got more Cal stories coming.” The comments leave open the possibility of Cal appearing in other Star Wars projects, whether through additional games or another form of media. However, Disney hasn’t confirmed any specific appearances beyond the existing plans, and EA hasn’t announced another Star Wars Jedi game following the trilogy.
As for when it will finally be shown, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier recently suggested that Star Wars Jedi 3 is already far along in development and should be announced soon. There’s still no official title, release date, or confirmed platform lineup as of this writing, but hopefully, Cal Kestis’ third main game goes out with a bang.
