Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic Announced as a Single Player RPG and Spiritual Successor to Knights of the Old Republic

While the long awaited remake of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remains absent from the public eye, fans finally have a new reason to celebrate. During The Game Awards 2025, Lucasfilm Games and Arcanaut Studios unveiled Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic, a brand new single player narrative driven action RPG positioned as a spiritual successor to the legendary classic.

The announcement came with a powerful teaser trailer that immediately set expectations for a sweeping story set in an era where the galaxy stands on the edge of transformation. According to the official description, the project is “led by Casey Hudson, game director of the original Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy.” Under his leadership, Arcanaut Studios is building an experience centered on impactful choices, player agency, and a moral journey that shapes each path toward light or darkness.

The trailer confirms that all cinematic scenes were captured in Unreal Engine 5 which hints at a visually ambitious production. You can watch the reveal trailer here through the official YouTube release. Although no release window has been announced, Lucasfilm Games notes that additional information will be shared on the game’s official website once it goes live.

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic marks a significant return to classical role playing storytelling within the franchise, answering years of community demand for an experience that channels the tone, depth, and emotional resonance of Knights of the Old Republic while building something new for a modern generation of players.

Does Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic look like the narrative driven Star Wars RPG fans have been waiting for since Knights of the Old Republic? Share your thoughts and excitement with the community.