The company noted in a statement that it has more stories based on Star Wars Jedi protagonist Cal Kestis currently in development.
The movement shooter, which reportedly includes grappling hooks and wall-running, is apparently being announced later this year.
With the ESRB also submitting its rating, a release date announcement for the tactical turn-based title could be incoming.
Despite layoffs, mixed reactions to updates, criticism against its maps, and more, the first-person shooter continues to sell.
"This is a game about a team of operators who come from all over, and it's not a personal fantasy game," said the narrative director.
Greg Foertsch said that the industry tends to be quite derivative, but Respawn and Lucasfilm decided to take a major risk.
Gregory Foertsch spoke about having spent 22 years at Firaxis working on strategy games and wanting to stay in the genre in the future.
BitReactor founder Greg Foerstch also wants people to feel "loss" and push through it to "what's on the other side of the experience."
In a video package celebrating the life and work of Vince Zampella, Kojima confirmed his discussions with the former about the project.
Electronic Arts reported $3 billion in preliminary sales, with the shooter contributing to the majority of net bookings.
A new rumour indicates that Respawn Entertainment and EA might reveal the sequel in May, with a release planned for September.
Zampella's vehicle collided with a barrier on the Angeles Crest Highway after suddenly veering off-road this past Sunday.
The Game Awards could see the reveal of the next Star Wars Jedi title or the re-emergence of Knights of the Old Republic - Remake.
Employees from the company have confirmed that EA has asked them to undergo multiple training courses for the use of AI.
The Switch 2 release of Apex Legends will feature smoother frame rates and higher resolution visuals than the Switch release.
Following up on its financials, the company is also forecasting strong revenue for the second quarter thanks to upcoming releases.
The closure of Cliffhanger Games and the cancellation of Black Panther likely fed into low morale from other cancellations for Respawn.
EA said in its statement about the layoffs that the decision was made because of its focus on "long-term strategic priorities."
Respawn Entertainment also announced "targeted team adjustments" for Apex Legends and the next entry in the Star Wars Jedi series.
Star Wars Zero Company wants to tap into the boots-on-the-ground atmosphere of some of the more beloved Star Wars stories.
