Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Rumors Denied

The eagerly anticipated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) Remake was first introduced to the public back in September 2021. Since then, the project has been shrouded in mystery, with only vague rumors swirling about its progress. Now, it appears that rather than the much-anticipated release, fans might be facing some disheartening news. This update comes from Alex Smith, the former head of Bend Studio and a key figure behind the iconic Syphon Filter series.

In a recent post on his X account, Smith asserted that development on the SW: KotOR Remake has been entirely discontinued. This contradicts earlier statements from Saber Interactive in 2024, which claimed that the project was still in active development. Smith further revealed that some team members have been reassigned to different projects, while others have unfortunately been laid off. Should this news hold true, it would represent a crushing disappointment for fans eagerly awaiting the remake of this beloved RPG.

It's important to consider that Alex Smith has a track record of providing credible insider information. For instance, he accurately hinted at an upcoming announcement from Housemarque, which indeed materialized. However, his predictions about the release dates for Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei were off the mark, suggesting that his statements should be approached with a degree of caution.

As of now, neither Saber Interactive nor Aspyr, the companies involved in the project, have issued any official statements regarding these developments. This leaves the future of the SW: KotOR Remake uncertain, keeping fans in suspense about what lies ahead for this cherished game.