Highlights
- Fans of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake are concerned about the future of the project following months of no updates.
- The official 2021 trailer for the game has been made private on YouTube, leading to speculation of a potential cancellation.
- Embracer Group, the parent company of developer Saber Interactive, has refused to comment on the game's progress, and industry insiders have cast doubt on its release.
A recent update regarding Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has fans questioning the future of the project. Not much has been said about the title since a Knights of the Old Republic remake was announced to be in development back in September 2021. Now, following months of speculation, developer Saber Interactive may be prepping up for an official announcement.
Set during the Mandalorian Wars, nearly 4,000 years before the Star Wars prequel trilogy, the Knights of the Old Republic is an RPG that was originally released in 2003. The announcement of a modern take on the classic title was met with a lot of excitement, particularly as Aspyr Media was set to be the developer. However, after reports claiming that the project was on hold, Aspyr's parent company Saber Interactive took over Knights of the Old Republic remake development last year. However, in the months that followed, neither Saber Interactive nor the Embracer Group has offered any updates on the current status of the game.
Interestingly, curious fans have recently noticed that the official 2021 trailer for the much-anticipated Knight of the Old Republic remake has gone private on YouTube. While the developer has yet to make any official comment on the matter, many are already beginning to surmise that a cancelation may be on the cards. Of course, removing the official trailer from public view in itself doesn't mean the project is getting scrapped for certain. In fact, some speculate that a re-reveal may be happening since the original trailer only attributed Aspyr as the developer. With the title moving to Saber Interactive, some fans believe that it may have undergone enough changes to garner a brand-new trailer.
However, it doesn't help that Embracer Group has refused to make any official remarks about the game during the past few months. Back in May during an investor call, Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors refused to comment about the Knights of the Old Republic remake when inquired about its current progress. Previously, industry insider Jeff Grubb claimed that the game may never be released. Now it looks like fans might not have to wait longer for an official update.
It's also worth noting that things haven't gone Embracer's way as of late. Recently, it was revealed that the company had failed to secure a $2 billion arrangement with Saudi Arabia-backed Savvy Gaming Group, prompting studio closures, project cancelations, and layoffs. The situation is notable enough that the Embracer Group is reportedly looking to sell Gearbox, the developer behind the popular Borderlands IP. In any case, it remains to be seen if the much-anticipated Knights of the Old Republic remake has fallen victim to the company's effort at restructuring itself.
The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is currently in development for PC and PS5.
