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Star Wars KOTOR Remake/Reboot/Sequel Rumors

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One of the most popular and critically acclaimed Star Wars games ever released is over a decade old now, and for the last few years many fans have been clamoring for an updated version of the game for current consoles...Well guys it looks like next year you'll be getting your wish. Come inside to learn more!

Before I get into this scoop too much, I want to clarify something. I waffled on posting this for a while. In fact, it wasn't until today where I've heard from THREE separate sources the same thing, that I decided to go forward. The problem is that the game industry, even more than film, is incredibly fickle. Plans change in a snap and things that were once true, end up being wrong. From a reporting standpoint, it's a tough call. I know of many sites over the years who've reported on gaming scoops that didn't pan out and it wasn't until years later it was discovered their initial reports were 100% accurate, but plans had changed within development.

But I keep hearing this bit of info and where there's smoke, there's typically fire of some kind...Though even these plans can change. I've heard from multiple sources that Knights of the Old Republic is getting an update for the current generation consoles...and I'm not talking about a resolution remaster; an actual upgrade to the game to make it enjoyable for both new and returning gamers. Better yet, I'm hearing it'll be coming sooner than you think:

"Supposedly we may hear an announcement Q4 of 2015 for a possible Q3/Q4 2016 release."

When I initially heard this, I was skeptical, despite a good track record with this source. It's something we've ALL heard before, and even last year Xbox head Phil Spencer said he was hoping KOTOR would get a remake, which sparked a flurry of speculation. While he was quick to add he had no control over it, since it was their IP, it didn't stop fans from hoping.

Last month, Knights of the Old Republic II got an official update on Steam, an odd occurence for a decade old game, and it's that which prompted me to do some more digging (though frankly, no one has been able to tell me if KOTOR II was also being upgraded). In the last few days I've had two independent sources from within GameStop tell me that word and emails were flying around relating to a Knights of the Old Republic re-release in the near future. Both iterated that the game would be ANNOUNCED this year, with a release set for next year (boosting marketing all around as the next Star Wars movie nears release).

This corresponded directly with what my initial source had told me, though I didn't give them ANY information or details to that effect. There was some conflicting info between a couple sources. One said they felt it would be an Xbox exclusive title, citing the fact that in December of last year Xbox execs reportedly sent a cease and desist to Rum Runner Entertainment, who were working on a "fan remaster" of the game.

The other sources didn't mention anything about exclusivity and considering the fact that EA and Bioware are behind it, I have doubts it would be ONLY on the Xbox console. At this point, it wouldn't make sense for them to limit it that way and knowing Disney, they'd want the biggest market possible. Aside from that point, all the sources lined up with one another and said the same things.

So there you have it. A Knights of the Old Republic remake/update could very well be announced in the next couple months with a release date for next year, giving fans exactly what they've been hoping for. Again, this is what I've heard from three separate sources and I'm crossing my fingers that plans don't change. I'm in desperate need of an updated KOTOR.


While I know the initial argument some will have against this is that KOTOR is no longer canon, and that's true. I get that, but considering they're still releasing and selling prior Legends material (book reprints with a new banner, and Marvel's re-releases of the Dark Horse line of comics), it's not unprecedented either. It's a property that's sure to make money, and slapping a "Legends" banner on the cover wouldn't be that difficult.

So I guess Kotor is finally old enough to warrant a Remake. Also who owns what anymore? Disney?
 

AbounI

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According to this recent interview, it seems Bioware is secretly working on a new RPG.Good news is that it doesn't concern Dragon Age or Mass Effect, it could a new game in a new world.Bad news is that Gaider is on it, so expect gay romances

You're working on a secret game, I don't know if that game is Mass Effect: Andromeda or if you can tell us anything about it?

It's not Mass Effect: Andromeda. Mass Effect: Andromeda is being worked on in Montreal, and I work in the Edmonton office, in western Canada, so it's another team. We have some people in Edmonton who are working on Mass Effect as well, but it's a separate thing. I'm working on a brand new world and game, and we haven't announced it yet, so there's literally nothing I can say.

So if it's a brand new world and game, few chances to be a Kotor Remake.
 

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https://www.pcgamesn.com/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-3-kotor-3

BioWare Austin are prototyping a Star Wars: KotOR game, says prominent industry leaker

There’s a new Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in the works, according to a prominent industry leaker. Whether it’s entirely new or some kind of remaster of the original is up for debate, but BioWare have apparently been prototyping it for a while.

The news was reported via Liam Robertson’s excellent Patreon page, in which he uncovers details on abandoned and upcoming videogames.

In a Patreon exclusive podcast, via NeoGAF, Robertson reveals that BioWare Austin are now focused on creating Star Wars games.

“I’ve learned now that [BioWare Austin is] pretty much now exclusively working on Star Wars games and they’re going to be doing that for the indefinite future,” he said. “What they’re currently working on right now - and I have this on good authority - is a sort of remake/revival of Knights of the Old Republic.”

However, the state of the game isn’t known. It’s unclear if the scope has expanded or not.

“I don’t know when this is set to come out, but it has been in development for a little while now,” he explained. “I don’t really know how that game’ll end up. I’ve heard that it isn’t exactly a remake anymore, but it started as a remake/revival. Now it’s kind of going from that blueprint in sort of its own original thing. I guess we’ll see what that turns out to be, but they are prototyping it right now.”

Robertson has previous on leaks like this. He was the first to break the news of Scalebound’s cancellation, for example.

Elsewhere, Robertson also broke the news of Middle-earth: Shadow of War's announcement before anywhere else.

In other words, I’d be inclined to believe the guy. Still, these rumours are unconfirmed, so try to contain your excitement a bit. Not only that, but many games never make it past the prototyping stage, as Robertson’s series on cancelled games can attest to.
 

Volourn

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"I would have thought Bioware would be prototyping some new job applications after Prospermeda instead."

Nah. that's BIO MTL who done fukked up. It is BIO Austin's turn to mess up. Next will be BIO EDM where they'll try to mkae a BG3 or NWN3 and probably fuck that up.

Nu BIO = FAIL
 

Abu Antar

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Enjoy the Revolution! Another revolution around the sun that is. Shadorwun: Hong Kong Divinity: Original Sin 2 Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Pathfinder: Wrath I'm very into cock and ball torture I helped put crap in Monomyth
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Jokzore

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Just take SWTOR, cut out all the MMO bits and sell it back to me again.

p.s. How can someone be '' prominent'' and a ''leaker'' , just stop telling him shit!
 

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