Excitement is brewing in the gaming world with the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic at The Game Awards. Rumors have been circulating online about a distant release date, but game director Casey Hudson has stepped up to clarify the timeline, assuring fans they won’t have to wait until 2030.
Development Underway at Arcanaut Studios
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is currently being developed by Arcanaut Studios, a new establishment in Edmonton, Alberta, founded by Hudson and his partners earlier this year. The game’s reveal at The Game Awards captured attention with a stunning CG trailer, though it lacked actual gameplay footage. The anticipation around this title is significant, largely because it is seen as the spiritual successor to the iconic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, also helmed by Hudson during his tenure at BioWare.
Clarifying the Release Timeline
The “not till 2030” speculation seemed to have originated from a comment by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who referred to a 2030 release as an “optimistic guess” due to the studio’s recent inception. This comment was later misinterpreted across various platforms. However, Hudson reassured fans by tweeting, “Don’t worry about the ‘not till 2030’ rumors. Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!” This suggests that the game is likely to see a release by 2029, although it remains in the early stages of development. Hudson faces the challenge of not only building a new studio but also crafting a high-caliber AAA title amid significant fan expectations.
A New Adventure in the Old Republic Era
Though details are scarce, some key information has emerged about the project, which involves collaboration with LucasFilm Games. Set in the Old Republic era, the game is described as a “narrative-driven single-player action RPG” where players assume the role of a Force user navigating a galaxy poised for rebirth. The game promises an experience where every decision influences the player’s path towards light or darkness. While it draws inspiration from Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic aims to deliver a fresh narrative with new characters.
Hudson acknowledged the challenges ahead in a blog post, expressing gratitude for the continued support of KOTOR fans and his eagerness to share more about the game’s development. As the gaming community speculates whether the title might skip current consoles for future ones like the PlayStation 6 or the next Xbox, the only certainty is that more updates will follow.
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