A new leak claims Respawn Entertainment’s next Star Wars Jedi game will launch in 2027 and could be revealed before The Game Awards on December 10, 2026. The claim comes from a leaker going by FivesWalker and has spread fast through outlets including GameRant and TheGamer. What’s actually confirmed is narrower: Electronic Arts, Lucasfilm Games, and Respawn have officially said a third entry in the series is in development. Nobody at EA, Respawn, or Lucasfilm has put a date, a title, or a reveal window on the record.
That gap between what’s confirmed and what’s rumored is the actual story here, and it matters for anyone trying to figure out when Cal Kestis’ arc wraps up. Here’s what’s solid, what’s speculation, and why the speculation is spreading so fast anyway.
What EA, Lucasfilm, and Respawn Have Actually Confirmed
Electronic Arts, Lucasfilm Games, and Respawn Entertainment have officially announced that Respawn is developing the next game in the action-adventure Star Wars Jedi series. That’s the extent of the confirmed record. No title has been revealed. No release window, platform list, or pricing has been shared. The companies have not said whether the game will appear at any specific event, including The Game Awards 2026.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the preceding entry in the series, following 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Both games put players in control of Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan who survived Order 66 and has spent two games dodging the Empire while building a found family of allies. Survivor shipped in April 2023, and its story ended on a note that all but demands a follow-up.
Respawn and Lucasfilm first signaled a broader Star Wars commitment back in January 2022, when EA and Lucasfilm Games jointly announced multiple new Star Wars titles in development, with the Jedi sequel as the headline project. That confirmation predates most of the specific leak claims now circulating by years, and it’s the only piece of this story that carries an official source behind it.
The Leak: Who Is FivesWalker and What Did They Say
The leaker driving this week’s coverage goes by FivesWalker. According to reporting that cites the leaker directly, FivesWalker wrote: “Yes, Jedi 3 will be next year. Marketing will start to occur sooner than you think. I would bet even before TGA. Very exciting time for SW games.” That line has been picked up across outlets including tech-insider.org, news.lavx.hu, and Notebookcheck, in addition to GameRant and TheGamer.
GameRant’s own write-up is careful to flag that FivesWalker is a relatively new name in Star Wars leak circles, with a track record that’s still thin. The outlet notes the account has previously posted claims tied to other in-development Star Wars projects, but cautions readers against treating the Jedi 3 timeline as confirmation. That’s a meaningfully different framing than “confirmed across multiple outlets,” which is how some headlines are presenting it. Multiple outlets repeating the same unverified claim is amplification, not independent verification.
None of the specific claims in circulation, the 2027 launch year, a reveal timed before The Game Awards, or the fan-coined title “Star Wars Jedi: The Final Chapter,” have been confirmed by EA, Lucasfilm, or Respawn. Treat all three as rumor until the companies say otherwise.
Why a 2027 Window Isn’t an Unreasonable Guess
Even stripped of the leak’s specific wording, a 2027 release isn’t a wild guess on its face, because it would track Respawn’s existing release rhythm. Fallen Order launched in 2019. Survivor followed in April 2023, about four years later. A similar four-year cycle from Survivor would land the third game in 2027, which is also Star Wars‘ 50th anniversary year following the original 1977 film. That timing alone is probably why the rumor has legs even without an official date attached to it.
GameRant’s reporting adds another data point: Respawn reportedly confirmed its commitment to the next Jedi installment after shelving two early-stage, unrelated projects in 2025. If accurate, that would mean the studio freed up resources specifically to prioritize the Jedi sequel, which is consistent with (though still short of proof of) a 2027 target. Reports have also pointed to Cal Kestis returning as an older character following a time jump, though like the release date, that detail traces back to unverified leaks rather than any statement from Respawn.
The Game Awards Connection
The Game Awards 2026 is scheduled for December 10, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted as always by Geoff Keighley. That date is confirmed and not in dispute. What’s unconfirmed is whether Jedi 3 will appear there in any form, whether as a full reveal, a teaser, or nothing at all.
The Game Awards has become the default venue for AAA reveals precisely because of its reach, and recent examples make the pattern sticky: Larian’s next project after Baldur’s Gate 3 picked a similarly high-profile stage to make its existence known. If Respawn wanted maximum visibility for a long-awaited sequel, December 10 would be a logical slot. Logical does not mean confirmed, and Respawn has given no indication, official or otherwise, that it plans to use the show.
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed: The Full Breakdown
| Claim | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Respawn is developing a third Jedi game | Confirmed | EA / Lucasfilm Games official announcement |
| Survivor is the preceding entry, released April 2023 | Confirmed | Official EA release history |
| The Game Awards 2026 is December 10, 2026 | Confirmed | The Game Awards official scheduling |
| 2027 release window | Unconfirmed / rumor | Leaker FivesWalker |
| Reveal or marketing before TGA 2026 | Unconfirmed / rumor | Leaker FivesWalker |
| Title “Star Wars Jedi: The Final Chapter” | Unconfirmed / fan-sourced | Not officially announced |
| Older Cal Kestis after a time jump | Unconfirmed / rumor | Prior unverified leak reports |
| Two early-stage Respawn projects shelved in 2025 | Reported, not independently verified | GameRant reporting |
How This Compares to Other Recent Jedi and Respawn Leaks
This isn’t the first time a Jedi 3 rumor has made the rounds, and it isn’t the first time a Respawn-adjacent leak has outpaced the facts. EA’s own history shows a pattern: speculative leaks tend to arrive in waves, sometimes months apart, each one adding a slightly different detail (a date, a character beat, a marketing hint) without ever being matched by a studio statement. EA’s Iron Man project went through a similar cycle, where early leaks preceded an eventual confirmation by EA itself, as covered in our report on EA confirming the Iron Man leak was real. That case is a useful reminder that leaks about EA-published games do sometimes land, but the confirmation came from EA, not from the leak itself.
The broader climate inside EA is also relevant context. The publisher closed a $55 billion take-private buyout that reshaped how its studios are run and funded, and decisions about which projects get greenlit, delayed, or fast-tracked are increasingly made under that new ownership structure. A major first-party reveal timed to a high-visibility event like The Game Awards would fit a publisher looking to make a splash post-buyout, but that’s an inference about incentives, not evidence of a plan.
It’s also worth comparing how other recent gaming leaks have played out before treating any single claim as fact. Our coverage of the Xbox Helix TFLOPS leak against PS6 showed specs claims circulating for months before any hardware-level confirmation arrived, and the ongoing L.A. Noire 2 leak traced back to a single 2023 post that outlets kept recycling as if it were new information. The Jedi 3 rumor fits the same mold: a single, relatively unverified source, amplified across many outlets, with no corroboration from the company that would actually know.
Respawn’s Release Cadence: The Pattern Behind the Guesswork
| Game | Release Year | Gap From Previous Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | 2019 | Series debut |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | 2023 | ~4 years |
| Star Wars Jedi 3 (unconfirmed, rumored) | 2027 (rumor only) | ~4 years, if the pattern holds |
The four-year cadence is the single strongest piece of circumstantial evidence for a 2027 window, because it’s drawn from actual release history rather than a leaker’s claim. It’s still circumstantial. Development cycles shift for reasons outside any public pattern: engine changes, team reallocation, publisher pressure after a buyout, or a studio simply taking longer to hit a quality bar after Survivor’s rocky PC launch. Fans hoping for a tighter, more stable release have cited Survivor’s early performance issues, particularly on PC, as a reason they’d rather see Respawn take the time it needs than rush to hit an arbitrary anniversary date.
Market and Fan Impact: Why This Rumor Is Spreading So Fast
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sold strongly enough at launch to make a third entry one of the more anticipated announcements in EA’s pipeline, and Cal Kestis has become one of the more recognizable new characters Lucasfilm has added to the games side of the franchise since the prequel-era licensed titles. A confirmed reveal, whenever it actually happens, would be a meaningful moment for EA’s post-buyout lineup and for Lucasfilm Games, which has leaned on Respawn as its most reliable action-game partner after years of licensed games with mixed receptions.
That anticipation is exactly why a thin, single-source leak can dominate search results and social feeds within a day. Readers searching “Star Wars Jedi 3 release date” or “when is Jedi 3 coming out” are met mostly with recycled versions of the same FivesWalker quote, repackaged by different outlets with different headlines. None of that repackaging adds new evidence. It just adds volume, which can make an unconfirmed claim look more solid than it is simply because it shows up in more places.
What a Real Confirmation Would Look Like
For readers trying to separate signal from noise, the bar for an actual confirmation is simple: a statement or trailer from EA, Lucasfilm Games, or Respawn Entertainment, published through their own channels (a press release, an official trailer, a verified social account, or an on-stage reveal at an event like The Game Awards). Until one of those three parties puts out something with their name directly on it, every date, title, and reveal-timing claim remains a leak, not news.
That distinction matters practically too. Readers who book time off work, change pre-order plans, or make purchasing decisions, like holding off on a console upgrade, based on a single leaker’s post are making decisions on a foundation that has, in similar past cases, turned out to be wrong or premature. The safest approach is to treat 2027 as a plausible guess grounded in release-cadence math, not as a date to plan around.
Predictions: What Happens Next
- EA and Respawn are unlikely to confirm or deny the 2027 window directly ahead of The Game Awards; studios typically let speculation run rather than comment on unverified leaks.
- If a reveal does happen at The Game Awards on December 10, expect a teaser rather than full gameplay, mirroring how Survivor’s existence was first teased well ahead of a full gameplay reveal.
- Expect additional leaks citing FivesWalker or new unnamed sources between now and December, each adding incremental “details” that remain unverifiable until EA speaks.
- If Respawn does target 2027, a formal confirmation is more likely to surface in Q1 2027 investor materials or an EA earnings call than as a full marketing push at a single event.
- Given Survivor’s PC performance complaints, any eventual marketing is likely to emphasize technical polish and optimization as a selling point, regardless of the release year ultimately chosen.
How to Follow This Story Without Getting Misled
Track the EA newsroom and Respawn’s official social accounts directly rather than relying on aggregated leak roundups, since most of the current coverage traces back to the same single quote. Treat any headline that states a release date, reveal window, or title as fact, rather than as “leaked” or “rumored,” as a red flag on its own. And keep Respawn’s track record in mind: the studio has historically stayed quiet on specifics until it’s ready to show something concrete, which is exactly what happened with both Fallen Order and Survivor before their respective reveals.
Where Jedi 3 Fits in Lucasfilm Games’ Broader Slate
Respawn’s Jedi sequel isn’t the only project tied to the 2022 EA-Lucasfilm announcement, which named multiple titles in development across the publisher’s studios. That matters for expectations around timing, because Lucasfilm Games has spread its bets across more than one internal and external team rather than leaning entirely on a single release to carry the slate in any given year. A packed release calendar at Lucasfilm and EA could push a reveal earlier to build hype over a longer runway, or later to avoid crowding other announcements, and outsiders have no visibility into which of those two instincts wins internally.
It’s also worth remembering that licensed Star Wars games have a mixed track record industry-wide, which is part of why Respawn’s two entries carry outsized weight. Fallen Order and Survivor are widely regarded as the strongest recent entries in the franchise’s gaming history, and that reputation is precisely why a third game generates this much anticipation on thin evidence. A single credible leaker’s post wouldn’t travel nearly as far if the underlying franchise hadn’t already built up real goodwill through two well-received predecessors.
What Could Go Wrong With the 2027 Timeline
Assuming 2027 holds carries real risk, and it’s worth spelling out why. Four-year cadences are common across the industry, but they’re far from guaranteed; studios regularly slip release windows by a year or more once a project moves from early production into full-scale polish. Respawn is also a studio that works across multiple franchises simultaneously, including its Apex Legends and Titanfall properties, and resourcing decisions made elsewhere inside the studio can quietly push a date without any public announcement explaining why.
There’s also the buyout factor. EA’s shift to private ownership changes how release schedules get approved and funded, and new ownership structures have, across the games industry, sometimes led to delayed titles while financial and creative priorities get re-aligned. None of that means Jedi 3 is at risk of cancellation or a major delay specifically, there’s no evidence pointing that direction, but it does mean a 2027 window built entirely on a release-cadence pattern and a single leaker’s post should be treated as an educated guess rather than a settled date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star Wars Jedi 3 officially confirmed?
Respawn, EA, and Lucasfilm Games have confirmed that a third Jedi game is in development. No title, release date, or platform list has been officially announced.
Will Star Wars Jedi 3 release in 2027?
2027 is an unconfirmed claim sourced to leaker FivesWalker. It lines up with Respawn’s roughly four-year gap between Fallen Order (2019) and Survivor (2023), but no studio has confirmed a date.
Will Jedi 3 be revealed at The Game Awards 2026?
Unconfirmed. The Game Awards 2026 is confirmed for December 10, 2026, but neither Respawn nor EA has said Jedi 3 will appear.
Who is FivesWalker?
FivesWalker is a leaker covering Star Wars gaming news. GameRant describes the account as relatively new to leak circles, with a track record that’s still being established, and cautions against treating its claims as confirmed.
Is the title “Star Wars Jedi: The Final Chapter” real?
No official title has been announced. That name has circulated in fan and leak communities but has not been confirmed by EA, Lucasfilm, or Respawn.
Will Cal Kestis return as the protagonist?
Unconfirmed reports suggest Cal Kestis returns, possibly as an older character following a time jump, but this traces back to unverified leaks rather than any Respawn statement.
What platforms would Jedi 3 launch on?
No platforms have been announced. Survivor launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, which would be the likely baseline if Respawn follows the same approach.
Where can I find official updates?
EA’s newsroom, Lucasfilm Games’ official channels, and Respawn Entertainment’s social accounts are the only sources that would carry a genuine confirmation.
