As of now, Saber Interactive has officiallyparted ways with parent company Embracer Group. The question that’s going to be on a lot of people’s lips is: why are you so handsome? No, I mean…”is the remake ofKnights of the Old Republicstill happening?” That’s a much more sensible question.
The truth is, we still can’t say for certain. However, Saber’s Chief Creative Officer, Tim Willits (as noted byEurogamer), recently posted on Twitter/X, confirming that the studio is still working on a number of projects. These includeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2,John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, andJurassic Park: Survival.
I have received a lot of questions concerning the status of some of our previously announced projects now that Saber has separated from Embracer. I’m happy to confirm we’re still working on a number of titles, including Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic…pic.twitter.com/s063LxKz0X
There’s no mention of the elusiveKOTORremake. Whether this is covered in the “working on a number of titles” bit of Willits’ statement is not clear. The fact it’s not mentioned at all could be a bad sign.
However, dot-dot-dot
With the COO of Saber Interactive neither confirming nor denying the game’s existence, it’s hard to walk away with a clear understanding of what’s happening withKnights of the Old Republic. But there may be a slight glimmer of hope.
According to a notable Bloomberg report by Jason Schreier, the remake is still going ahead. While trying to make sense of Embracer’s “divestment” of the studio – in which he refers to the deal as being “a little misleading” – user@WhatsAkeoasks whetherKOTORis still in the pipeline.
The response is simply: “Yes that’s going with Saber.” Further questioning from user@VinderTomatprompts Schreier to assume that the “previously unannounced AAA game based on a major license” noted in the recent Embracer Group press release must be in reference to the remake. Schreier adds: “It’s the only game that fits.”
So, there you have it, folks. We still don’t know whetherKnights…is making a comeback. Willits hasn’t exactly denied it’s still in development, but a reputable journalist seems confident says it is.
