A new report indicates that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, which has experienced a tumultuous development path since its initial announcement in late 2021, may be re-revealed within the current year.
This information comes from a report by Star Wars insider 100% Star Wars, who addressed recent speculation about the remake potentially targeting a 2028 release window. According to 100% Star Wars' sources within Saber Interactive, the studio now handling development, the most optimistic release scenario for the KOTOR remake was initially mid-to-late 2027, aligning with the 50th anniversary of Star Wars. A shift to 2028 would see the remake coincide with the original game's 25th anniversary.
"A reveal later this year has been planned," 100% Star Wars stated, corroborating earlier suggestions that development under Saber has been progressing positively. The insider further claimed that development has not only accelerated but has proceeded "extremely smoothly" over the past three years since Saber began work from scratch. The studio has reportedly been recruiting high-caliber talent from across the industry, and Saber is described as a unified entity in its approach to the game's development, with resources and expertise being drawn from all divisions.
These claims align with fragmented information that has surfaced regarding the KOTOR remake at Saber, despite a general lack of official communication.
The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, released in 2003 by BioWare, is widely regarded as one of the finest Star Wars titles and a seminal RPG. BioWare did not develop a direct sequel, though they reportedly had original concepts. Instead, development duties for KOTOR 2 were handled by Obsidian Entertainment, which also established a strong following despite a less polished presentation.
Demand for a new Knights of the Old Republic game has persisted since BioWare shifted its focus to the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic, rather than a traditional single-player installment. Notably, former BioWare creators, including original KOTOR director Casey Hudson, are now involved in projects that echo the promise of a Star Wars RPG, such as Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor. It remains to be seen which of these projects will reach players first, but the potential for new Star Wars role-playing experiences appears strong.