Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Is Still in Development, Saber CEO Says

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is reportedly nonetheless in growth at Saber Interactive. Announced for the PS5 in 2021, the remake venture has had a tumultuous growth cycle. The recreation swapped studios and was as soon as delayed indefinitely, however Saber confirmed final yr that it remained within the works. After nearly a yr of silence since then, the developer has offered an replace on the Knights of the Old Republic remake.

KOTOR Remake Still within the Works

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch advised Game File (through VGC) that the KOTOR remake was nonetheless in growth, however didn’t present any extra particulars. There’s no official replace on a launch date for the sport but.

Last week, Saber CCO Tim Willits, too, instructed the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake was not lifeless.

“We are engaged on quite a few video games throughout many various genres. Everything that we’ve got talked about continues to be in growth. We will share data on upcoming video games when we’ve got one thing cool to share,” Willits stated in a publish on X (previously Twitter) Friday.

The newest replace on the way forward for the remake comes practically a yr after Karch had stated the sport was “alive and nicely” following Saber Interactive’s break up from Embracer Group.

“What I’ll say is that the sport is alive and nicely, and we’re devoted to creating certain we exceed shopper expectations,” Karch had stated in an interview in April 2024.

Embracer Group sold Saber Interactive to an organization managed by Karch for $247 million (roughly Rs. 2,145 crore) in March 2024. The studio retained the Knights of the Old Republic remake following the sale, however updates concerning the recreation’s progress have been scarce.

The remake was initially in growth at Aspyr, earlier than being delayed indefinitely in 2022 after three years within the making. Later that yr, the venture modified palms from Aspyr to Saber. According to a Bloomberg report on the time, 2025 was presupposed to be a practical launch goal for the title. With no additional affirmation on launch timeline, it’s secure to say the KOTOR remake is unlikely to launch this yr.

The remake venture was first revealed for PS5 and PC platforms with a teaser at PlayStation Showcase in 2021. The authentic Knights of the Old Republic, developed by RPG veterans BioWare, was launched on Xbox and PC in 2003.