Speculations are rife that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake could see a simultaneous release on Xbox consoles, fueled by a fresh rumor provided by a credible industry source shedding light on Sony's current stance on the KOTOR reimagining endeavor.
The upcoming September 9th marks the third anniversary of the Star Wars: KOTOR remake announcement. Originally entrusted to Aspyr Media in 2021, a subsidiary of Saber Interactive, recently under Embracer Group's ownership, Sony had secured publishing rights, unveiling the KOTOR remake as a timed exclusive for PS5. However, a year later, Saber took over development duties from Aspyr, amidst swirling rumors in 2023 suggesting the project's demise. Industry pundit Jeff Grubb's consistent forecasts of the game's non-release further fueled doubts.
Sony Steps Back from KOTOR Remake Involvement
Following Embracer's sale of Saber, the latter promptly reassured fans about the Star Wars: KOTOR remake's active development, labeling it as 'alive and well.' Grubb later clarified via Twitter that his sources hinting at project cancellation were predominantly from Sony's camp. Expanding on this, Grubb hinted at Sony's disinterest in the KOTOR remake, leading him to believe the project had been shelved.
Grubb's insights suggest Sony's exit from the venture, indicating a potential shift in plans and the abandonment of its timed exclusivity on PlayStation. While the transition to a day-one multi-platform release isn't confirmed yet, the prospect arises, particularly exciting Xbox fans.
The possibility of a Switch 2 release remains uncertain, hinging on the new console's hardware capabilities. Though games like Hogwarts Legacy have demonstrated AAA titles can run on the Switch with compromises, such adaptations are still uncommon. The future console's features will dictate the feasibility of the KOTOR remake on the platform.
With Saber affirming the project's continuity, the game's development progress remains a mystery. Despite assurances of ongoing work, the remake's current status remains shrouded in uncertainty.