Star Wars fans, buckle your seatbelts and rev up those hyperdrives because the galaxy’s most electrifying buzz is all about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic! This sparkling new gem was unveiled with a jaw-dropping CG trailer at The Game Awards, where it immediately captured the imagination of fans everywhere. First things first: for everyone hearing whispers about a 2030 release, put those fears to bed. Director Casey Hudson has swooped in to say, "Don't worry about the 'not till 2030' rumors. Game will be out before then. I'm not getting any younger!"
The upcoming title is helmed by Hudson and his fresh-on-the-scene team at Alberta’s very own Arcanaut Studios, promising not just any game but a spiritual heir to the beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. While details remain scarce, we know this is set in the legendary Old Republic era, letting players step into the shoes of a Force user on a sweeping narrative adventure through a galaxy teetering on rebirth. Channel your inner Jedi or Sith as every decision draws you closer to light or darkness!
So, what’s behind the 2030 chatter? It all snowballed from a social media comment by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who suggested 2030 was an "optimistic guess." Enter Hudson again, clarifying the timeline and keeping excitement levels stratospheric. Expect to see this epic saga blasting off in 2029 at the latest!
Collaborating with LucasFilm Games, Hudson has many intergalactic challenges to tackle: building out his studio and delivering a top-tier AAA game that will satisfy a galaxy's worth of expectations. But with decades of KOTOR fan support under his belt, Hudson is unfazed, eager to share the journey.
Will next-gen consoles be the exclusive vessels for this epic journey, or will there still be time for a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S cameo? Only time will tell, and as the countdown begins, speculation builds!
For the full lineup of cosmic announcements at The Game Awards 2025, don’t miss out! Let us know when you think the game will launch, and stay tuned to 'Yestreen News' for more high-octane updates from the galaxy far, far away!