John Carpenter's Involvement in KOTOR Remake Sparks Controversy Among Fans

Fans of the original 2003 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic game have been eagerly anticipating a remake for years. Finally, a few years ago, a remake was announced for PlayStation 5 and PC, with Aspyr in charge of development. However, the project hit a snag last year when it was reported that the game was being delayed indefinitely due to Aspyr being replaced by Saber Interactive, another developer under the Embracer Group. With the recent announcement of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, the status of the Knights of the Old Republic remake remains uncertain.

Toxic Commando Shows That KOTOR Isn't Saber Interactive's Sole Priority

Industry insiders have reported that Saber Interactive has taken over lead development on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, though Embracer Group has yet to officially confirm or deny this. Saber's 20 years of experience have given fans hope for the project, but the recent announcement of John Carpenter's Toxic Commandos has raised concerns about the game's status.

While John Carpenter's Toxic Commandos may appeal to some players, the fact that it is being developed by Saber Interactive, the studio responsible for the Knights of the Old Republic remake, has left some fans concerned. With Saber's vast resources, it's possible that they could handle developing multiple games at once, but fans would have hoped that KOTOR would be their main focus. Furthermore, Toxic Commandos seems to be releasing at a time when players are tired of 4-player co-op horde games, and its generic look doesn't help its case. With radio silence from the KOTOR remake team, fans are left wondering if this new announcement means the game is no longer a top priority for Saber.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is in development.