There's little question that TimeSplitters developer Free Radical Design was working on the unannounced Star Wars: Battlefront III. After the success of the first two titles (developed by Pandemic), it was a no-brainer, and rumors have suggested that the Nottingham, England-based developer was on board for number three. 

Now, with artist Richard Smith -- an ex-employee of Free Radical -- posting renders of models from the game on his Web site, it's all been confirmed. While the images were quickly yanked from Smith's site, SWBF3.de snatched up the images, which depict Jawas, Han Solo, and other Star Wars-related things. 

With the game rumored to be over two-years in development, completely scrapping it seems like a stretch, so it's likely the game will pop up in some state over the next year or so. Recent rumors point to Rebellion having picked up duties for the title's final touches, having previous Star Wars experience with the PlayStation Portable port of Battlefront II.

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RonBurgandy2010

If they did this to build hype and sympathy, it's working.


If anyone needs me, I'm going to go fire up one of those internet petitions.

GuitarAtomik

Dammit! I've been looking forward to this game for years. Whoever ends up with it better not have to start from scratch.

Wtfrawl

Such a shame, if only this game could be saved.

SephirothX

Wow. I wonder if Hans Solo is related to Han Solo.

Suprore

It was scrapped.

1- Artists don't post art like that from unreleased projects unless they want to get murdered by lawyers

2- Free radical stated loss of a lucasarts contract contributed to their collapse, i can't imagine what other contract that would be.

frozenbabylon

I don't know how anybody can think these models look good. They're far too plasticy and shiny looking. Awful...

I'm glad that Free Radical is kicking the fucking bucket so that they don't work on this game. Maybe someone good will pick it up now.

MarkMushakian

This news made my day. Those Jawas look great - I can't wait to kill them all :)

PwnanObrien

Zbrush all up ins. Too bad this man's sculpting was wasted on a company that Assuming Richard Smith posted these as part of his online portfolio I've got to say he's one talented sculptor. Too bad this game's likely canceled, I always loved the serise. The feel of being just one stormtrooper in and endless waves was unique and interesting...sorta the anti-Master Chief.

Nick Chester

@SephirothX:

Wow, that was as clever and thought-provoking as your user name.

MrSadistic

owned

pascuz46

Please God, Let there be a Star Wars Battlefront 3! The best starwars game series period. It was and still is so much fun! Hopefully Pandemic will pick this game up after they are done with there shit fest Lord Of The Rings: Conquest. Seriously have you guys played the demo? Its shit! but it will make you laugh.

Daxelman

Don't forget his Avatar Nick.

SephirothX

@ Nick Chester
Oh grow up Nick, it was a joke.

Plus, before username bashing. At least I use the name more for the religious implications of it rather than just the villainous name it is linked to.

Nick Chester

@SephirothX:

I'm totally relaxed. If you're going to bite, I'll bite back, that's all! We can still be friends, right?

SephirothX

@Nick Chester
Off course! *insert shark high-fiving a gorilla here*

SephirothX

*typo: Of

Nick Chester

SephirothX

Thats ironically my wallpaper at work right now.

whormongr

I am all over it- I hope it is ps3- not an xbox or pc exclusive- don't feel like upgrading the pc and don't have an xbox

trunxkam45

Am I the only one who thinks that Han solo looks kinda fugly?

Clockwork

AFLKJAL:SKFJL:KAJSF:LKAJDF.

After finally being able to washout that terrible taste thtat LOTR: Conquest left me, this is such good news. Can I have it now, plz?

el_chack

@trunxkam45, Han Solo doesn't look fugly, it's just that he doesn't look like the young Harrison Ford.

I'll be happy if this game is actually released, I loved the first two titles.