Building on his recent dismissal of 2030 launch rumors, director Casey Hudson has elaborated on the cinematic ambitions for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the narrative-driven RPG unveiled at The Game Awards 2025 as a Knights of the Old Republic successor.
Expanded Project Insights
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, directed by Casey Hudson (Mass Effect, original Knights of the Old Republic) at new studio Arcanaut Studios, was revealed via CGI teaser at The Game Awards in December 2025. Set in a turbulent era of the Old Republic, the single-player action RPG emphasizes player agency, narrative depth, and immersive world-building in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
After addressing speculation from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier about lengthy AAA development timelines, Hudson posted on the official Star Wars website: "Our goal is developing the kind of games I love making: emotionally powerful, cinematic adventures driven by player agency, narrative depth, and immersive world-building."
Timeline and Challenges
Hudson's earlier social media reassurance—"Game will be out before [2030]. I’m not getting any younger!"—implies a launch within the decade, per GameSpot analysis (before mid-2029). While no firm date is set and the project remains early-stage, the studio's ambition signals steady progress on this fan-anticipated title.
