The project was first unveiled to the public in September 2021, sparking excitement among fans. However, since then, only vague rumors have circulated about its fate. Now, it appears that instead of the long-awaited release, fans may be facing disappointing news. This information comes from Alex Smith, the former head of Bend Studio and a key figure behind the legendary Syphon Filter series.
On his X account, Smith claimed that work on the SW: KotOR Remake has been completely halted. This contradicts Saber Interactive's statement in 2024 that development was ongoing. According to Smith, some employees working on the project have been reassigned to other tasks, while others have been laid off. If this turns out to be true, it would be a devastating blow to fans eagerly awaiting a remake of the iconic RPG.
It's important to note that Smith has a track record of sharing reliable insider information. For instance, he hinted at an upcoming announcement of a new game from Housemarque, which later proved accurate. However, his predictions about the release dates of Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei were off the mark, suggesting that his statements should be approached with some skepticism.
Official representatives from Saber Interactive and Aspyr have not yet commented on this information, leaving fans in the dark about the future of the project.
