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Executive producer and writer Haden Blackman of LucasArts' Star Wars: The Force Unleashed franchise has left the studio after 13 years.

Blackman had a "fantastic time" at LucasArts he says, but now he wants to explore "new creative challenges". Game development unaffected.

"I've had a fantastic time working with the team at Lucasfilm and am really grateful for their ongoing support," said Blackman in a statement. He's worked on titles such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, the sequel and PC Star Wars: Force Commander.

"While the decision to leave LucasArts did not happen overnight or come easily, I really feel that now is the best time for me to move on and explore new creative challenges and I look forward to the next phase of my career." The TFU sequel is 'on target'.

"From launching Behind the Magic to delivering Star Wars: The Force Unleashed I and II, Haden has been an invaluable member of the team during his tenure with the company," said LucasArts in response to his decision.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II releases on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in October. Recently it was revealed that Boba Fett will star in the next game, tracking Juno Eclipse.

Source: IGN

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