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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Sparks Timeline Questions After TGA Reveal
A Legendary Era Returns at The Game Awards 2025
The announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic at The Game Awards 2025 immediately reignited excitement among RPG fans. The use of the Old Republic name carries immense weight, closely associated with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, one of the most influential RPGs ever made.
That excitement intensified further when it was confirmed that Casey Hudson, the creative force behind the original KOTOR, is leading the project.
However, alongside the enthusiasm came a familiar concern. With no release window attached to the reveal, questions quickly surfaced about how long players might need to wait before returning to the beloved era.
A Large-Scale RPG From a Newly Formed Studio
Those concerns are not unfounded. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is positioned as a full-scale narrative RPG, a genre known for lengthy and resource-intensive development cycles. The project is being developed by Arcanaut Studios, a brand-new team founded in 2025 by Hudson following his departure from BioWare.
At the time of the reveal, Arcanaut Studios was still actively hiring for multiple key roles, which led some to speculate that the game might be years away from meaningful production milestones. The combination of a fresh studio and an ambitious RPG scope naturally prompted scepticism within the industry.
There have been murmurings in the industry that even a 2030 release window could prove optimistic. Such comments reflected broader industry realities, where modern AAA RPGs often take close to a decade to develop, particularly when built from the ground up by newly assembled teams.
The remarks quickly circulated across social media, amplifying concerns that Fate of the Old Republic might be a very long-term project.
Casey Hudson Confirms a Pre-2030 Release Target
In response, Casey Hudson addressed the speculation directly on his personal X account. He stated clearly that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is planned to release before 2030, pushing back against the more pessimistic projections.
Hudson also noted that the game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, which may help streamline development compared to older proprietary engines. In a candid aside, Hudson added that he is no longer young, underscoring his determination to see the project completed without unnecessary delays.
What We Know So Far
Beyond its setting and leadership, details about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic remain limited. Narrative specifics, gameplay systems and exact setting details have yet to be revealed. What has been confirmed is a return to story-driven RPG design rooted in player choice, a hallmark of the Old Republic era.
The game is currently confirmed for PC and consoles, though specific platforms and a release window have not yet been announced.
