EA's Stig Asmussen Departs After Working on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

EA’s Stig Asmussen Departs After Working on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

It’s been a big week for the gaming industry, with the news that Stig Asmussen, the creative director of EA’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has departed from the company. Asmussen had been with EA since 2014, and was the creative director for the highly successful Star Wars game.

The news of Asmussen’s departure was first reported by Kotaku, who cited sources close to the project. Asmussen had been with EA for six years, and was instrumental in the development of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The game was released in November 2019, and was a huge success, selling over 10 million copies and becoming one of the highest-rated Star Wars games ever.

Asmussen’s departure from EA is a big loss for the company, as he was a key figure in the development of the game. He was responsible for overseeing the project from start to finish, and his experience and expertise were invaluable in creating a game that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

It’s unclear what Asmussen’s next move will be, but it’s likely that he will continue to work in the gaming industry. He has a wealth of experience in game development, and his departure from EA is unlikely to be the last we hear from him.

Asmussen’s departure from EA is a significant loss for the company, but it also serves as a reminder of how important he was to the success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. His experience and expertise were invaluable in creating a game that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Asmussen’s departure is a reminder of how important it is to have experienced developers on board when creating a game, and his legacy will live on in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.