Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicis one of the greatest video games of all time and I believe most who have played it would also likely agree.
When I first playedStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicin 2003 on the original Xbox, it was my first proper introduction to the RPG genre, the Western variety I’ll add. To say that I adore this game would be an understatement. Spending countless hours into the early morning crafting my very ownStar Warsstory, which usually resulted in an evil Sith ending, was a joy.
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It was also my first proper introduction toBioWare, a love affair that would cross over intoMass Effectand eventuallyDragon Age.Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwould receive a sequel the following year but this time, BioWare would not be at the helm (presumably working on the firstMass Effect). Another famed RPG developer, Obsidian Entertainment, would be in charge, eventually releasingStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
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Not including the long-running MMORPG,Star Wars: The Old Republicon PC, it’s now been 20 long years since we’ve had a single-player game in this iconic RPG series with fans desperate to see its return. So imagine all the excitement when a remake of the originalKnights of the Old Republicwas announced at Sony’s State of Play event in 2021 as a timed PlayStation 5 exclusive with a teaser trailer featuring the Sith Lord, Revan.
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Well, those concerns would soon be justified following news on the remake going radio silent, itspublisher, Embracer Group(it waspreviously SIE), would hand over the developmentalreins to Saber Interactive, a studio that is part of the Aspr family and with experience in handling more high-profile games such asWorld War Z. But still, would Saber Interactive do this remake the justice that it deserves? I’ve not had much confidence in either developer handling a project such as this one and at this moment, my concerns haven’t changed. Plus, nearly three years have passed since the announcement of theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake and we’re yet to see any gameplay, let alone a release date.
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Larian Studios
It would be a fair assumption that this remake may have been lost in the dreaded development hell but perhaps Saber Interactive is making excellent progress, I can only hope. But I just wish, now that Larian Studios’ is done withBaldur’s Gate 3and withno plans of a sequel or DLC, it would be handed the honour of developing theStar Wars: Knights of the Republicremake from scratch.
Even if it takes four more years from this point, it would be worth its weight in gold. Larian Studios has vast experience with the RPG genre with the Divinity series - and withBaldur’s Gate 3, it has created one of the best and most critically acclaimed video games of all time. I believe with the concoction of the Belgian studio’s passion, dedication and talents, there would be no better studio to create an RPG worthy ofStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’s legendary status.
I know it’s wishful thinking and it may never happen, but if the gaming gods are listening, please give theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake to Larian Studios.
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