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Motive is currently working on an untitled Star Wars project, and was originally developing the title alongside Dead Space creator Visceral Games until the studio's closure in October 2017.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

June 1, 2018

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Newsbrief: Star Wars Battlefront II co-developer EA Motive Studios has expanded with the opening of a new office in Vancouver, Canada. 

Mitch Dyer, one of the writers behind Battlefront II, broke the news on Twitter, explaining the growing studio will be focusing on Star Wars, Plants vs. Zombies, and entirely new properties. 

Motive was founded in July 2015 by former Ubisoft exec and Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond. 

It's currently working on an untitled Star Wars project, and was originally developing the title alongside Dead Space creator Visceral Games until the studio's closure in October 2017.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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