Star Wars KOTOR Remake Gets Encouraging Update

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the highly anticipated remake of the massively popular 2003 action RPG, is finally receiving some positive news. The update, which comes straight from the mouth of the long-gestating title's current developer studio CEO, is a breath of fresh air for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic fans after a series of seemingly dismal developments.

TheStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, often referenced as KOTOR, has been on one of the more tumultuous journeys of almost any video game in recent memory. First revealed in September 2021, the remake was initially in development under Aspyr. Things took a turn in July 2022, however, when it was reported by Bloomberg that the game was «dead in the water.» Parent company Embracer Group then shifted the remake from Aspyr to Saber Interactive. Embracer Group then split with Saber Interactive, adding more uncertainty to the KOTOR remake's ultimate fate — until now.

Saber Interactive managed to take the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake with it as part of the separation from Embracer Group, and according to Saber CEO Matthew Karch, the game is «alive and well.» A recent interview with IGN reveals that the beloved title is still in active development, and that his team is dedicated to exceeding consumer expectations. Karch states that he feels it is «obvious» that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake is being worked on, although no further details were offered about the game's current development status.

Positive news regarding the remake should come as a breath of fresh air for fans of the franchise, especially considering the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake's disappointing update from just a few weeks ago. The update in question is primarily about the fact that players shouldn't expect to see the title released anytime in 2024, adding even more time to a development cycle that has been dragged out for years. However, that statement came from