KOTOR Remake Leak Suggests A 2028 Release And A Re-Reveal Soon

The long-troubled Knights of the Old Republic remake might finally resurface with actual footage this year.

Saber Interactive took over the Knights of the Old Republic remake after it languished in development hell at Aspyr. Now, new details from a recognized leaker known as "100% Star Wars" suggest that Saber scrapped Aspyr's original work entirely to start from scratch. A recent leak thread outlines that the studio is targeting a possible re-reveal late this year, though that timeline could easily slip into next year.

This information aligns with recent comments from Saber Interactive's Chief Business Officer Steve Allison, who casually mentioned the studio hopes to ship the title by 2028. When a game gets announced in 2021 and only aims for a 2028 launch, the earlier version clearly failed to hit the mark. Starting over is an expensive decision, but it appears to be the right one. The initial Aspyr build reportedly featured an automated combat setup that played itself while you queued up skills in a menu. A full restart gives Saber the room to build a real-time combat model that fully aligns with modern action mechanics.

Rebuilding A Classic

Thing is, you can't just slap a fresh coat of paint on a 2003 RPG and expect it to hold up today. The original combat relied on hidden dice rolls and rigid animations that feel terribly stiff by modern standards. If Saber actually tossed Aspyr's work in the bin, it suggests they recognized that an awkward middle ground wouldn't work.

A 2028 release window is a long wait, but it provides realistic context for where the project currently sits. It takes years to build a functional, modern action role-playing game. If a re-reveal does happen at the end of this year, expect a tightly controlled cinematic or a brief slice of vertical gameplay meant purely to prove the game still exists. Don't expect a deep dive into skill trees or companion mechanics just yet.

What This Means For The Reveal

Showing the game this year could serve as a vital course correction. The radio silence following the 2021 teaser only bred skepticism. A new trailer would firmly establish Saber's vision and distance the project from Aspyr's false start.

Keep your expectations in check if a trailer drops. A targeted 2028 release means the game is still deep in production. Anything shown now will likely be highly polished proof-of-concept footage. Still, getting confirmation that the project is back on track is a welcome update.