
August 23, 2018

Star Wars
game.
Zynga will also assume operation of “Star Wars: Commander,” a game developed by Disney that launched in 2014.
“
Star Wars
is one of the most iconic franchises in the world and has engaged generations of fans for decades,” says Frank Gibeau, chief executive officer, Zynga. “As game makers and moviegoers, we’re huge fans of
Star Wars
and are excited to create new experiences for players that bring this beloved brand to life. We look forward to extending the reach of the
Star Wars
universe and developing a new mobile game that entertains players for years to come and has the potential to be a future forever franchise for Zynga.”
“The opportunity with Zynga is the latest step in our mobile games licensing strategy, which pairs Disney characters and stories with proven partners to create unique games for our fans,” says Kyle Laughlin, senior vice president
Star Wars
universe through these new experiences.”
Zynga’s NaturalMotion studios will now oversee development of future Zynga
Star Wars
mobile games.
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