Star Wars is heading back to one of its most beloved eras. During The Game Awards 2025, Lucasfilm Games officially revealed Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new single-player action RPG that revisits the Old Republic timeline—with a major name returning to lead the project. Casey Hudson, best known for directing Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy, is back at the helm.
A New Star Wars RPG Set Thousands of Years Before the Saga
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is set long before the Skywalker era, returning to a period defined by ancient Jedi orders, rising Sith powers, and galaxy-shaping conflicts. This era has long been a fan favorite because it allows developers more creative freedom without being tightly bound to movie canon.
The game is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, positioning it as a modern, narrative-driven RPG built specifically for players who enjoy choice-heavy storytelling and deep character progression.
Casey Hudson’s Return Signals a Focus on Story and Player Choice
Casey Hudson’s involvement is one of the announcement’s biggest highlights. As the director behind the original Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect series, Hudson is closely associated with branching narratives, meaningful decisions, and player-driven outcomes.
Arcanaut Studios has described the project as a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, rather than a direct sequel. That distinction matters. It suggests the game will capture the core philosophy of KOTOR—player agency, moral alignment, and narrative depth—without being tied to existing characters or storylines.
Choices are expected to play a central role, shaping the protagonist’s journey toward the light or dark side of the Force, with long-term consequences reflected in both story and gameplay.
What the Reveal Trailer Suggests About Gameplay
The debut trailer was deliberately mysterious, focusing more on tone than mechanics. It showed a lone Force user exploring a harsh, desolate environment and encountering strange remnants of conflict—imagery that reinforces the Old Republic’s unstable, transitional state.
While no raw gameplay footage was shown, the game has been confirmed as a single-player, narrative-driven action RPG. That places it closer to modern action RPG design rather than the turn-based systems of early 2000s RPGs, while still emphasizing story, exploration, and character decisions.
The reveal comes at a time when Star Wars games are experimenting with very different styles—from cinematic action adventures to open-world experiences. Fate of the Old Republic stands out by clearly targeting players who want a deep, story-first RPG experience.
Importantly, this project is separate from any reported remakes of Knights of the Old Republic. Instead of revisiting the past directly, it aims to reinterpret what a definitive Star Wars RPG can look like with modern technology and design philosophy.
No Release Date, and That’s Not a Surprise
No release window was announced, and all signs point to the game being in early development. Given the scope implied by the studio’s ambitions—and the current pace of large-scale RPG production—it’s likely still several years away.
For now, the focus is on setting expectations: a story-rich, choice-driven Star Wars RPG led by one of the genre’s most respected directors.
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