Lucasfilm and Sony confirms Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake

Star Wars fans around the globe have finally heard the news it’s been crying out for! 

Aspyr, Lucasfilm Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake. 

A remake of the original Star Wars role-playing game, the title is being developed as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive at launch and for PC, with the remake being “completely rebuilt from the ground up”.

“We’ve spent the past several years assembling the very best talent from across the industry to deliver a modern vision of this timeless Star Wars legend,” said Aspyr Co-Founder, Ted Staloch. “As lifelong Star Wars fans with extensive experience working with many of its best games, we have the deepest love and admiration for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and cannot wait to share this amazing remake with the rest of the galaxy.”

Revealed through a trailer at the PlayStation Showcase 2021, it featured Darth Revan and the voice-over of Jennifer Hale, who played Bastila Shan in the original game. 

Development of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake is led by a newly created team at developer and publisher Aspyr, working in close collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. 

Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games have worked together in recent years to bring multiple classic Star Wars titles to modern platforms, including the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The game will be published on PS5 by SIE, while the PC version of the game will be published by Aspyr.

“Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic stands out among the Legends of Star Wars storytelling, and we’re thrilled to be joining with Aspyr and Sony to remake this Legend for a new generation of players,” said Douglas Reilly, VP, Lucasfilm Games. “Our teams have been working closely and share a deep commitment to honoring what fans love about the original, while bringing new fans on this incredible journey.”

First released in 2003, the award-winning Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic still stands today as a landmark achievement, frequently ranked among the greatest video games of all time.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is set around 4,000 years before the events of the original trilogy, introducing a new cast of heroes and villains. 

“Nearly 20 years after its debut, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remains one of the most highly requested remakes from the PlayStation community,” said Eric Lempel, SVP, Head of Global Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “The time is finally right to bring this dream to life for both diehard fans and those who have yet to experience it.”