After months of silence and swirling rumors about its fate, Saber Interactive has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) Remake is still in active development.
The announcement brings relief to fans who feared the worst after reports of delays, development issues, and shifting responsibilities behind the scenes. Despite these hurdles, Saber says they remain fully committed to delivering a reimagined version of the iconic 2003 RPG for modern audiences.
A Rocky Development History
The KOTOR Remake was first announced in September 2021, with Aspyr Media leading the project under Embracer Group. However, by mid-2022, reports began to emerge that the game had suffered major setbacks—including the indefinite delay of its vertical slice and the departure of key staff.
Eventually, Embracer shifted the project to Saber Interactive, a move many hoped would get the development back on track.
In early 2024, Saber officially split from Embracer, but retained control of the KOTOR Remake. And now, in 2025, they’ve once again reassured fans that the project is not canceled.
Saber Speaks Out
In a statement made this month, Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive, confirmed:
“Everything we’ve talked about and everything we’ve announced is in development. That includes KOTOR.”
While no new gameplay or trailers were shown, the affirmation that the remake is still alive has reignited hope in the KOTOR community.
Why KOTOR Remains a Big Deal
KOTOR is widely regarded as one of the greatest Star Wars games—and RPGs—of all time. Its branching narrative, moral choices, and deep lore have kept it beloved for more than two decades.
A modern remake would bring:
Updated visuals and combat systems Voice acting and cinematic presentation New accessibility and quality-of-life improvements A new generation of players to the legendary story of Revan
Still No Release Date, But Still Alive
While the update confirms the game is still in production, no release window or gameplay details were shared. Fans will have to continue waiting for a more substantial update.
However, Saber’s message is clear:
“We’re working on it, and we’ll talk more when the time is right.”
