Abby_TheLastofUs Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) It was rumored for a while, but now it's official. A Knights of the Old Republic remake is coming to PS5. A complete remake from ground-up. Developers from the original Knights of the Old Republic are involved. Update Some unfortunate news. Quote Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, a remake of a 2003 role-playing game, is delayed indefinitely as developers at Austin, Texas-based Aspyr Media try to figure out what comes next. Aspyr also abruptly fired the game’s art director and design director this month. In a series of meetings throughout July, Aspyr’s two studio heads told employees that the project is on pause and that the company will look for new contracts and development opportunities, said the people, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Quote On June 30, Aspyr finalized a demo of the game, known as a vertical slice, to show to production partners Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC and Sony Group Corp. The developers were excited about it and felt like they were on track, according to a person familiar with the project, so they were shocked by what happened next. The following week, the company fired design director Brad Prince and art director Jason Minor. Neither responded to requests for comment, but Minor suggested on a social media page that his dismissal was unexpected. Quote Aspyr’s studio heads told staff that the vertical slice wasn’t where they wanted it to be and that the project would be paused, according to two people who were in the meeting. One person familiar with the discussions suggested that a disproportionate amount of time and money had gone into the demo and that the project’s current course wasn’t sustainable. Another point of contention may be the timeline. At the outset of development, Aspyr told staff and partners it would release the game by the end of 2022, according to two people familiar with production. Developers said a more realistic target now would be 2025. Update #2 Quote The highly anticipated remake of the video game Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic has a new developer after a bumpy ride. The project, formerly in development at Austin, Texas-based Aspyr Media, is now being led by one of Saber Interactive’s Eastern European studios, according to a person familiar with the change who asked not to be identified because the details are private. Both developers are owned by the Swedish company Embracer Group AB, which obliquely referenced the pivot in a public statement last week. A representative for Embracer didn’t immediately have a comment. The transition shuts down any lingering hope within Aspyr that it may be able to continue leading the project. Bosses at the studio, which had been developing the remake for more than two years, told staff last month that the game was “on pause” as the company tried to figure out what to do next, Bloomberg reported. The message left open the possibility that Aspyr could one day reclaim a leadership role, but rumors quickly swirled among employees that Saber was taking over. Edited August 22, 2022 by Abby_TheLastofUs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Conor Posted January 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 Unless BioWare learned some serious lessons with the Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem debacles, I doubt we'll see a great game from them ever again. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoesusHCrust Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I hope this is true! I would love to see a new KOTOR game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMichigan Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I would enjoy a new KOTOR, I think. While we're at it, I'd like the first two ported to PlayStation. And I would also like them to get HD remakes eventually too. Unfortunately, Star Wars titles just about never (if ever) get remakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Tonto Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Stan Lee said: Unless BioWare learned some serious lessons with the Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem debacles, I doubt we'll see a great game from them ever again. Can't argue with that assesment, I saw Andromeda and Anthem and recoiled at what I saw.I heard the exclusive game rights that EA had, might be expiring. So hey, maybe we'll finally see some more good Star Wars games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 As much as EA has poisoned BioWare, I honestly am fine with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Radio Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 EA already poisoned BioWare starting with Mass Effect 3. That ending was a colossal disappointment and so much of the game didn’t make sense. Mass Effect: Andromeda I’ve read several bad things about it, so I just didn’t bother. Anthem? Meh, another futuristic shooter that is multiplayer centric. Destiny 2 already covered those grounds, and I have no desire to ever play that game. Star Wars is really being milked at this point. We’ve gotten what, around three - four AAA budget Star Wars games, and a handful of old school retro games in the past five - six years? I heard good things about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order despite EA having a handle of it. I’m all tapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman223 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) I'm still holding out hope that Aspyr Media ports KOTOR 1 & 2 to Playstation like they did with the Jedi Knight and Podracer Games. Edited January 25, 2021 by bikeman223 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Tonto Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Video seems to suggest that EA and Bioware aren't involved this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman223 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Although, much like the Metal Gear Solid remake rumours, this is one we've all heard many times over the years. I'll believe it if an official announcement is made, and even then that's no guarantee that it'll release. Not trying to be negative, I'll gladly be proven wrong if something real materialises this time. Edited January 25, 2021 by bikeman223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Wolf_Andy Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 “Pazaak is not for everyone...” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby_TheLastofUs Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Officially announced. Edited September 9, 2021 by Abby_TheLastofUs 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Yes, please! Can't wait! Edited September 9, 2021 by MidnightDragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_obviously Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 hot damn !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 PlayStation exclusive? Interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb5f Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Nice that it is a full remake. As long as it plays and looks like a modern day game, I am in. Trailer is promising anyway. I played SW Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast and boy, that did not age well. So dated and clunky I could not bring myself to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantes_994 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 HELL YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMichigan Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Pretty shocked it's exclusive to PlayStation given the Microsoft (Xbox and Windows) association with KOTOR and KOTOR II. But it looks like it will got a PC release, since Sony said "console exclusive"> I played KOTOR and KOTOR II from the end of 2015 to early 2016 on Windows. The games didn't seem that dated to me, but some updates would be nice. It probably will be Legends continuity, since they claim the integrity of the stories and characters will be intact. But who knows, maybe the Story Group will deem this remake canon and it tweaks some minor things from the original game's continuity. I'm really looking forward to this. If it turns out well, i'd love KOTOR II remade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusPunisher Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Could at least give us a date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xillynoc Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 When I saw the LucasArts logo I honestly expected The Force Unleashed 3, but this was a more than welcome surprise. Excited to finally experience Revan's journey myself after seeing him praised for so many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zizimonster Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I wonder if they'll change the combat system in this remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) Never got to play the original...but I've heard nothing but great things about it over the years, so this is on the list now. The more single player Star Wars games the better. Edited September 10, 2021 by Viper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman223 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Very interesting. I wonder if they’ll keep a D&D inspired combat system or change it? I don’t mind either way but I imagine that will be a point of contention for a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraezr Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 A lot of the original BioWare devs are in on this one so it's going to be a title to watch. My mates rave about the KOTOR games a lot so I'm thinking this can be my in, for the series. RPGs that care to its designs are precious in modern gaming. On 25/01/2021 at 2:51 PM, MidnightDragon said: As much as EA has poisoned BioWare, I honestly am fine with this. EA's BioWare isn't remaking it. It's Aspyr + the original devs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggypossum Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 17 hours ago, Stan Lee said: PlayStation exclusive? PC release also confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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