The upcoming Star Wars KOTOR Remake will feature some pretty substantial changes, making the gameplay more action-based compared to BioWare’s original 2003 RPG.
This latest news comes via YouTuber MrMattyPlays, who claims to have gathered intel on the upcoming game via insiders. Take the following report with a grain of salt, though note that this source also correctly leaked the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Nintendo Switch port which launched in late 2021.
The supposed leak suggests the studio working on the PS5 and PC remake will reinvent its combat gameplay, looking to influences such as God of War and Nioh 2. For those who didn’t play the original release, its battles were heavily influenced by the Dungeons & Dragon combat system, complete with virtual dice rolls and layered mechanics. We’re hoping the remake won’t swing too hard in the direction of action-heavy RPGs, perhaps finding a sweet spot that’s closer to Final Fantasy VII Remake, given how Knights of the Old Republic had a party system.
MrMattyPlays also claims that BioWare’s Star Wars story will remain largely untouched. Favourite characters will appear and assume the same roles though it’s very likely they’ll undergo a serious makeover for new gaming systems while also having their voice actors recast. On that note, the soundtrack is also being re-recorded.
Since the KOTOR Remake was announced during The Game Awards 2021, we’ve heard very little from the project.
Something we do know, however, is that the remake is being helmed by Aspyr whose recent credits include a string of Star Wars remasters on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. These include Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy, and Stars Wars Republic Commando.
Where these games have been spruced up with remastered 4K visuals and quality of life improvements, KOTOR Remake is being touted as a proper remake.
There’s no release date given though we’d optimistically guess the game will arrive in late 2023.
