Casey Hudson Reveals Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic at The Game Awards 2025 from the Creator of KOTOR and Mass Effect
The Game Awards 2025 featured a significant announcement with the unveiling of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. The new game is being developed by Arcanaut Studios, located in Edmonton, Alberta, and will be led by Casey Hudson, a veteran of the gaming industry known for his work on the critically acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect series.
About Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is categorized as a narrative-driven, single-player role-playing game (RPG) and serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved Knights of the Old Republic franchise. Lucasfilm emphasizes that this title is not a direct sequel to KOTOR, introducing new characters within an entirely fresh storyline. Currently, the game is in the early stages of development.
Game Overview
- Developer: Arcanaut Studios
- Director: Casey Hudson
- Type: Single-player RPG
- Status: Early development
- Platforms: PC and consoles
Players will assume the role of a Force user navigating a galaxy on the brink of transformation. The game aims to merge innovative storytelling with memorable characters and exciting combat. Each decision players make will significantly affect their journey toward either light or darkness.
Creative Vision and Partnership
Casey Hudson expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Working on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was one of the defining experiences of my career. With Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, we’re crafting an adventure centered around choice, destiny, and the age-old conflict between light and dark.” He is particularly excited about collaborating with Lucasfilm Games once again.
Jay Ong, President of Disney Games Group, remarked on Hudson’s leadership, noting that Arcanaut Studios is committed to delivering groundbreaking content within the Star Wars universe. Ong believes the team’s passion for storytelling will result in a compelling and immersive experience for players.
Douglas Reilly, VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games, also shared his excitement regarding the project. He highlighted the allure of the Old Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy, expressing confidence that fans will enjoy the new narrative journey unfolding in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
As development progresses, more updates and insights regarding this much-anticipated title will be revealed, generating excitement among the Star Wars gaming community.
