Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Gets Disappointing Update

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In a series of announcements, Embracer Group has hinted that gamers shouldn't expect to get their hands on the upcoming Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake this year. BioWare's classic action RPG released back in 2003, but it's still remembered fondly by fans. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was part of what many gamers refer to as the developer's «golden age,» and more than a few players have been eager to see it updated for modern consoles.

Fortunately for these fans, a KOTOR remake was announced to be in the works at developer Aspyr back in 2021. Since then, however, there has been a lot of bad news and concern surrounding the project. There were rumors that Sony, which was partnering on the development, had pulled support, and it was later announced that Aspyr was being taken off the project and the game was being given to developer Saber instead. While insiders asserted that KOTOR was still happening late last year, there was plenty of cause for pessimism. Now, it seems, there is even more reason to be worried about the remake.

Reporting by VGC indicates that the KOTOR remake, while still in the works, definitely shouldn't be expected within the next year. During a conference call, Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors responded to a question about whether the game could be expected within the next 12 months with a firm negative. «No, I think that kind of game needs some deep love and respect,» Wingefors stated, concluding that «I think it's some time left until that is released.»

This revelation comes on the heels of recent news that Embracer is selling KOTOR developer Saber. While no longer owning the developer, Embracer still retains a stake in the KOTOR remake itself, so statements from the company's CEO should be a reliable indication of the current state of the project. This news is likely to disappoint fans but, given the recent upheaval of Saber and the history of the project, it's not exactly surprising.

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