“‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Makes a Triumphant Video Game Comeback”
Fans of the Star Wars franchise have expressed a strong desire for remakes of two iconic video games: Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel, The Sith Lords. Instead of remakes, they are set to receive a brand new game that promises to bring fresh adventures to the beloved universe.
New Game Announcement
During the recent Game Awards, Lucasfilm and Arcanaut Studios unveiled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. This single-player action RPG aims to capture the spirit of the original Knights of the Old Republic games through player-driven storytelling.
Creative Leadership
The game is spearheaded by Casey Hudson, a former BioWare developer known for his work on Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect series. In an interview featured on the official Star Wars website, Hudson emphasized that Fate of the Old Republic will offer a “contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience.”
Game Details
Fate presents a new protagonist, a Force user embarking on a journey across a galaxy poised for transformation. The storyline does not serve as a direct sequel to the previous Knights of the Old Republic titles but instead introduces original narratives.
- Setting: The specifics of the timeline remain undisclosed, particularly whether the game aligns with the original “Old Republic” era from the Expanded Universe, now known as Star Wars Legends.
- Visuals: The trailer highlights recognizable elements from the original KOTOR, including the wreckage of the Leviathan, a key flagship in the game’s lore.
Douglas Reilly, VP of Lucasfilm Games, remarked on the creative opportunities available in the game’s setting. “Star Wars’ past is a vast open canvas for creators to explore without having to navigate storytelling touchstones from other media,” he stated. This indicates that while the core saga will be honored, new territories, characters, and stories are set to emerge in Fate of the Old Republic.
What This Means for Fans
The announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic offers fans an exciting new chapter in the franchise. Rather than revisiting past stories, it invites players to explore uncharted narratives within the expansive Star Wars universe.
