The Star Wars KOTOR Remake was announced with great fanfare back in 2021 and had gamers and Star Wars enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. It promised to resurrect a classic RPG, one that is still hailed as one of the greatest in the genre, and bring it to the modern era on the PlayStation 5. However, recent developments have cast a shadow of doubt on the fate of this highly-anticipated project. In this article, we’ll unravel the mystery behind why the Star Wars KOTOR Remake on PS5 might have been canceled.
Star Wars KOTOR Remake Might be Canceled
Sony, the publisher overseeing this ambitious remake, has quietly removed posts and videos related to Embracer’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake.
- This has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, leading many to believe that the game may have met its demise.
- This situation is particularly unsettling given that the game had already experienced developer shuffling and indefinite release date delays.
The Journey of Star Wars KOTOR
The original Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, launched in 2003, is etched in gaming history as a timeless RPG masterpiece and a standout in the Star Wars gaming universe.
- The excitement reached its peak in 2021 when a tantalizing teaser trailer for the KOTOR Remake was showcased during Sony’s September event.
- It was not just good news for PS5 owners; the game was also slated for release on PC.
The development journey of KOTOR Remake itself had been a rollercoaster. It initially embarked on its quest under the banner of Aspyr, only to later transfer the reins to Saber Interactive, a subsidiary of the Embracer Group. Embracer, known for its diverse portfolio of game studios, had even recently shut down Volition, the studio behind Saints Row.
Clues to Cancellation
Speculation abounds regarding the removal of marketing materials for the game. Embracer’s decision to shutter several studios, including Volition, added to the unease. The hashtag #SaveKOTOR has already taken flight on X, reflecting fans’ collective concern and frustration.
- An eagle-eyed Reddit user, u/TricolorChutoy, flagged the abrupt disappearance of KOTOR Remake-related content. This discovery ignited a flurry of theories within the gaming community, with most pointing towards the somber possibility of cancellation.
- The situation escalated when Twitter user @Crusader3456 unearthed more evidence. Sony removed the game’s trailer and purged all posts that mentioned KOTOR Remake. Only a solitary post from two years ago on the official PlayStation Twitter account, hinting at the title, remains.
Playstation has officially hidden the 2021 reveal trailer for Star War: Knights of the Old Republic on YouTube. You can see the Trailer is clearly in the full 2021 Showcase Playstation Showcase but the individual Trailer has been hidden.https://t.co/2WPn4ib2C8
— Crusader II Elessar (@Crusader3456) September 28, 2023
KOTOR Videos Taken Down From YouTube
The Star Wars KOTOR Remake trailer on PlayStation’s YouTube channel mysteriously vanished from public view.
- Even a blog post on Sony’s official website, while still intact, no longer features the trailer.
- The official PlayStation Twitter account also underwent a scrubbing, erasing any mention of the KOTOR Remake.
Intriguingly, the latest financial report from the Embracer Group continues to confirm the game’s existence, stating that it is bound for a PC release after a stint as a PS5 exclusive. This raises the question: Are the disappearing trailers and tweets indicative of cancellation, or has the nature of the exclusivity arrangement simply shifted?
PlayStation Twitter Specifically Deleted KOTOR Tweets
This situation is all the more distressing for fans because Sony’s actions have specifically targeted KOTOR Remake-related content while leaving the rest of the 2021 PS Showcase untouched. This selective deletion has led to widespread speculation that the project has suffered an unfortunate fate behind the scenes.
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