The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake teaser for PlayStation 5 caught attention during Sony’s September 2021 event. Fans were excited to see the classic game reimagined.
However, reports last year revealed the project’s development troubles. Recently, fans noticed Sony took down the teaser trailer and deleted tweets promoting the game, raising more concerns about its future.
On September 28, users on the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit pointed out that Sony removed the teaser trailer from PlayStation’s official YouTube channel.
This discovery led many to question whether the remake is still in production.
Following this, a Twitter user, Crusader3456, shared a thread confirming that Sony had deleted tweets about the game from its 2021 PlayStation Showcase.
A tweet showing titles from the 2021 livestream briefly mentioned the game. Fans believe removing promotional content reveals more significant issues with the project. Some speculate developers might delay or cancel the game indefinitely.
The lack of updates has left fans worried about the game’s future. Many are now discussing whether the remake will ever see the light of day or if the developers have quietly shelved it.
Developers might still be working on the KOTOR remake. However, Sony’s social media posts confuse fans. They initially announced the project as a PS5 exclusive.
Budget cuts and development problems at Embracer caused its cancellation. Sony and Embracer have not shared any updates or explanations.
In July 2022, Bloomberg reported that the remake faced issues. The team spent a lot of time and effort creating a demo.
The reviewers found the demo did not meet the required standards. After the failure, the company removed several senior developers from the project.
Saber Interactive, a European studio, began leading the project in August 2022. Earlier, Aspyr, a Texas-based studio, was handling it.
Fans hoped the new team would advance the remake. However, no significant updates or announcements have come since then, creating uncertainty about its future.
Sony and Embracer have frustrated fans by not sharing updates about the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. Many wonder if the game is still in development or officially canceled.
The silence confuses fans who have been eagerly waiting for the remake of this beloved classic.
The lack of communication keeps fans in the dark and raises concerns about the future of the highly anticipated game.
A year later, Embracer, the parent company, is making cuts across its portfolio. It has canceled games and closed studios like Volition after reportedly losing a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia.
In June, Aspyr announced it would not release the promised DLC pack for the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 remaster on Switch. Now, a fan has filed a lawsuit.
A successful KOTOR remake would be a key project for any publisher, especially with new Star Wars shows released on Disney+ every year.
However, it would also be a highly ambitious and challenging task, even for a top studio. It’s unclear if Embracer has abandoned the project, but fans remain hopeful.