Ryan describes the project as a "tremendous undertaking, encompassing almost every aspect of the original game." This will not be a remaster, rather a complete remake of the game from the ground up "with the latest tech to match the groundbreaking standard of innovation established by the original." Still, we do know some info based on a blog post on the PlayStation Blog, and from the short interview with Ryan Treadwell during the showcase. (Picture: Lucasfilm Games)Īt the time of writing, there's hasn't been many details revealed about the remake, as Aspyr states that they are not ready to share more at the moment. What's new in KotOR Remake? New features, visuals, and more The remake will feature modern graphics. Ryan Treadwell, Aspyr Media's lead producer, revealed that they were able to hire several developers who have worked on the original games as well. Still, this project far exceeds anything they have done before, and that's why they are collaborating directly with Lucasfilm Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in order to bring the best possible version of the game. They are also responsible for the excellent Android and iOS ports of both KotOR games, so it's safe to say that they have a lot of experience with the franchise. KotOR is known for its diverse cast of characters and darker themes, and Aspyr plans to "preserve the integrity" of the story. Neither of these two studios has any connections with the KotOR Remake project, rather the development of the remake is being handled by Aspyr Media, a studio Star Wars fans might be familiar with as they are behind numerous re-releases of LucasArts titles, such as Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. The original 2003 KotOR was developed by BioWare, while the sequel is the work of Obsidian Entertainment. The rumors about a KotOR remake have been swirling around for quite some time, being corroborated by several prominent industry insiders such as Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.Īnd now, during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase event, the remake has been officially revealed, so let's check out what we know about it. The original KotOR is considered classic of both Star Wars and the RPG genre. Finally, it was one of the first Star Wars games where players had the freedom to role-play on both sides of the force, as depending on your decisions, you could have easily slipped into the dark side. Asides from the great main story, KotOR and its sequel are known for superbly written characters and engaging (although outdated) combat mechanics.
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