Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed, created by Casey Hudson
by Tuffcub · tsaWell I guess we know why the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was cancelled, there’s brand new game coming. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, and led by Casey Hudson, Game director of the original Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy.
The game is not a direct sequel or continuation of KOTOR, but is being described as a spiritual successor.
VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games Douglas Reilly has been talking about the game on Starwars.com.
“When we developed the original KOTOR, we wanted to create a definitive Star Wars experience — crafting an adventure that consisted of all the things we dreamed of doing as Star Wars fans,” Hudson says. “Now, 25 years after we started work on that game, our aspirations are equally ambitious. Fate of the Old Republic represents an opportunity to explore a contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience, using state-of-the-art technology and game design, and an all-new story crafted specifically to deliver on the combination of player agency and immersion in Star Wars that was at the heart of KOTOR.”
“Great ideas come from all parts of the team,” he says. “So my job is to gather and shape a cohesive vision that the entire team contributes to. Ensuring that everyone shares that vision and understands their part in creating it, is critical to the success of a project.” And this newest chapter in Star Wars gaming history will touch on what Hudson sees as the “fundamental pillars of the franchise such as innovative storytelling, memorable characters, challenging gameplay, and immersive agency in the Star Wars galaxy.”
“Being set in the past gives us an immense amount of open space to tell new original Star Wars stories, while staying true to the spirit of the galaxy we all love. There are, quite literally, infinite stories to tell. While we will always honor and celebrate the core saga, it’s crucial to explore new territory, meet new characters, and see new parts of the galaxy.”
Source: YouTube/StarWars.com