Star Wars fans were hit with a massive surprise at The Game Awards 2025! A new single-player action-RPG, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, has been officially announced. The project is a spiritual successor to the legendary Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) series. This is huge news for classic RPG lovers!

Casey Hudson Helms the New Old Republic Game

The best part of this announcement is the return of a gaming legend. Casey Hudson, the game director for the original KOTOR and the acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy, is leading the project! The game is being developed by Arcanaut Studios in partnership with Lucasfilm Games. Hudson is back in the galaxy far, far away for an epic new adventure.

A Single-Player Narrative-Driven Action-RPG

Fate of the Old Republic promises to be a single-player, narrative-driven action-RPG. It is a sequel to the KOTOR series in everything but the name. Arcanaut Studios says they are crafting an epic interactive adventure. The story takes place across a galaxy on the verge of rebirth. Every single decision you make will shape your character’s path toward either the light or the darkness. This means players have real power! Currently, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic does not have an official release date. But we are ready to follow this one closely!