If you've been holding your breath for the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, you might want to start breathing again—but maybe keep an eye on the calendar. A new report suggests we could finally see the game again later this year, with a potential launch window that's further out than anyone was hoping.
This all comes from Star Wars YouTuber 100% Star Wars, who shared a video digging into comments from Saber Interactive's Chief Business Officer, Steve Allison. According to the video (spotted by Eurogamer), Allison may have accidentally let slip a 2028 release target while responding to someone on LinkedIn about microtransactions. In his comment, Allison said his job "isn't to squeeze money" from Saber's lineup, but rather "to organize the group in preparation of the lineup forming for 2028." He then listed Space Marine 3, the John Wick video game, and "hopefully kotor remake and a few unannounced titles."
That's a big oof for anyone who's been waiting since the original announcement back in 2021. But here's the thing: 2028 would actually line up perfectly with KOTOR's 25th anniversary. The original game launched in 2003, so a 2028 release would be a neat bit of symmetry. Meanwhile, 100% Star Wars's sources at Saber say the studio was initially hoping for a mid-to-late 2027 release to coincide with Star Wars' 50th anniversary. Either way, Saber is reportedly happy with how development is going.
Let's rewind a bit. The KOTOR remake was originally announced at a PlayStation showcase in 2021, with Aspyr Media handling development. That went about as well as you'd expect—reports of studio closures, a producer being fired, and the project being put on hold. Saber Interactive swooped in and took over in 2023, but since then, it's been radio silence aside from the occasional "yes, we're still working on it" statement.
So what's the key detail here? It's that Allison's comment wasn't a press release or a corporate memo—it was a casual LinkedIn reply. That's about as unofficial as it gets, but it's also the most concrete thing we've heard about a release window in years. If Saber is targeting 2028, that means we're still looking at a three-year wait minimum. But if development is going well, maybe we'll get a re-reveal sooner rather than later.
The bigger picture is that this remake has become a bit of a white whale for Star Wars fans. The original KOTOR is widely considered one of the best RPGs ever made, and the idea of a modern remake—especially one that's been through development hell—has people both excited and skeptical. Saber Interactive has a solid track record with ports and remasters (they did Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC), but a full remake is a different beast entirely.
As for what's next? Don't expect anything official until late 2025 or early 2027 at the earliest. Saber has been quiet for a reason, and they're likely waiting until they have something substantial to show. If the 50th anniversary of Star Wars is their target, we might see a teaser around that time. If not, well, 2028 is the new 2024.
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