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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Revealed as Casey Hudson–Led Single-Player RPG

Backed by Lucasfilm Games, the project prioritizes player choice under Casey Hudson, with early development targeting PC and consoles.

Overview

  • Announced with a cinematic teaser at The Game Awards 2025, the game is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
  • Positioned as a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, it features an all-new story set in the Old Republic era rather than a direct continuation.
  • Official materials describe a narrative-driven action RPG where decisions guide a Force user toward the light or dark side.
  • The teaser hints at a lightsaber‑wielding protagonist, a small companion party, and a ship hub; outlets report the cinematic scenes were captured in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Disney Games chief Jay Ong and Lucasfilm GamesDouglas Reilly publicly endorsed Hudson’s leadership, while release timing remains unannounced.