Background: Media coverage indicates that the development of a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has been halted. The project is not expected to launch before 2025. In late July, multiple reports surfaced that the Embracer Group placed the remake in a paused state. The project concerns Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by Aspyr Media. A recent financial update from the publisher mentioned that one AAA project would be reassigned to an internal studio for completion.
According to Embracer, new developers will deliver the game at a level of quality that the franchise deserves. The identity of the studio taking over was not disclosed. If the project is indeed a remake of KOTOR, it is possible that Saber Interactive could provide support in the transition.
Saber Interactive has a track record with major franchises, including World War Z and Evil Dead: The Game, and has assisted CD Projekt RED in porting The Witcher 3 to the Nintendo Switch. The studio was previously reported to be developing a next generation version of The Witcher 3 but the scope of that partnership was re-evaluated in light of evolving industry priorities and global events.
The chatter in gaming communities also touched on a fan produced Unreal Engine 5 trailer inspired by Star Wars: KOTOR, which received attention for its ambitious scope while drawing cautious commentary from fans and insiders about how it might compare to a full official remake. Other notable items in the scene include a Steam listing for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which has been closely watched by players anticipating broader content updates in the Star Wars gaming universe.
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