Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secures investment

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Arcanaut Studios has secured major backing for its Star Wars role-playing game from former NetEase executive Simon Zhu. The funding comes via his newly formed GreaterThan Group. Director Casey Hudson has shared details on the studio's approach to development.

Arcanaut Studios is developing Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic as a spiritual successor to the original Knights of the Old Republic games. The title was revealed at The Game Awards 2025 last December with few plot details shared so far.

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