Disney’s recent D23 expo showcased a packed slate of upcoming Star Wars and Marvel projects, including a promising look at Ahsoka Season 2, but it completely skipped over one highly anticipated title: the follow-up to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Speculation surrounding the third entry in Respawn’s trilogy has been building for months. Some fans initially held out hope for a release this year, which was always off the table, while others expected a teaser during May the 4th. When that passed silently, D23 felt like the next logical stage for a reveal, yet the showcase came and went with no announcements whatsoever.
What made the silence particularly disappointing was the timing. Lead actor Cameron Monaghan, who plays Cal Kestis in the Jedi series, celebrated his birthday on August 16 right alongside the event. Content creators and fan accounts across social media had widely pinned D23 as the ideal opportunity for EA and Respawn to drop a brief development update or reveal the official title. Instead, the entire weekend passed without a single whisper regarding the trilogy finale.
Why EA Kept Quiet
While the silence signals that the game is still a ways off from officially releasing, the decision comes down to clear marketing logic. EA is currently pouring all of its resources into its imminent tactical title, Star Wars: Zero Company, which launches on August 27th and is commanding the publisher’s full attention.
EA released Zero Company’s final launch trailer today, capping off weeks of glowing previews from gaming outlets and creators. With over one million Steam wishlists already logged ahead of release, EA has no reason to dilute its own hype by announcing another major Star Wars title right now.
When to Expect an Announcement
With EA currently laser-focused on Zero Company, an announcement for the Jedi: Survivor follow-up should follow closely once the dust settles. The earliest EA will likely pull back the curtain is a month or two after Zero Company lands on store shelves. This gives Zero Company breathing room to build an audience while positioning the Jedi: Survivor sequel for a major reveal during the peak fall gaming news cycle. That places a realistic teaser window between October and the end of the year.
If an official announcement lands before the end of 2026, expect EA to target a Fall 2027 release window. A November 2027 launch perfectly aligns with Respawn’s typical four-year development cycle for the series while mirroring the late-year rollout used for Jedi: Fallen Order. Until Star Wars: Zero Company finishes its launch run and builds a solid player base, Cal Kestis’ next chapter will remain in the background.