Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Revealed by KOTOR Director Casey Hudson

Lucasfilm Games and Arcanaut Studios have officially unveiled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a brand new single-player narrative action RPG set in the beloved Old Republic era. The announcement was made during The Game Awards 2025, revealing that legendary game director Casey Hudson is leading development.

Casey Hudson Returns to Star Wars

Casey Hudson, the visionary behind the original Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy, founded Arcanaut Studios specifically to create this spiritual successor. Hudson served as project director on KOTOR back in 2003 at BioWare, and his return to the Star Wars universe has fans of the original games celebrating.

"This is a dream project," said Hudson in the announcement. "We're building the kind of Star Wars RPG experience that I've always wanted to make, with the freedom to innovate and push boundaries."

A New Chapter in the Old Republic

While specific story details remain under wraps, the game promises to deliver the deep narrative choices and memorable companions that made the original KOTOR a landmark title. The "Fate of the Old Republic" title suggests players will once again shape the destiny of the galaxy through their decisions.

The game is being developed as a single-player focused experience, emphasizing story and character development over multiplayer elements.

Platforms and Release

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is confirmed for PC and consoles, with a release window targeting before 2030. More details are expected throughout 2026.

For fans who have waited over two decades for a true spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, this announcement represents one of the most exciting Star Wars gaming reveals in years.