The highly anticipated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, first teased in September 2021, remains shrouded in uncertainty. Recent reports suggest the project may have been indefinitely halted, dashing the hopes of many fans. This disheartening news comes from Alex Smith, former head of Bend Studio and a veteran of the acclaimed Syphon Filter series.
Smith's X post claims that development on the SW: KotOR Remake has ceased, contradicting Saber Interactive's 2024 statement that work was ongoing. He alleges that some team members have been reassigned, while others have unfortunately been laid off. Should this prove accurate, it would represent a devastating blow to those eagerly awaiting the iconic RPG's remake.
It's important to note Smith's track record. While he has previously leaked accurate insider information—for example, correctly predicting a Housemarque announcement—his predictions regarding Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Tsushima release dates were inaccurate. Therefore, his claims should be approached with a degree of caution.
As of yet, neither Saber Interactive nor Aspyr, the studios involved, have offered any official comment, leaving the future of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake uncertain and fans anxiously awaiting clarification.
