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One of the most beloved Star Wars games by fans could have an unexpected return

Lucasfilm Games has confirmed its plans for the development of a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, which promises to incorporate content cut from the original version. This news comes from court documents revealed in the context of a lawsuit against Lucasfilm and Aspyr, who previously collaborated on a remaster of the game released on Nintendo Switch in 2022. A high-profile remake KOTOR 2 fans have often criticized the game’s ending for being rushed, a perception stemming from cuts made by Obsidian Entertainment due to time constraints. With the remake, there are […]

Lucasfilm Games has confirmed its plans for the development of a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, which promises to incorporate content that was removed from the original version. This news comes from court documents revealed in the context of a lawsuit against Lucasfilm and Aspyr, who previously collaborated on a remaster of the game released on Nintendo Switch in 2022.

A high-profile remake

KOTOR 2 fans have often criticized the game’s ending for being rushed, a perception stemming from cuts made by Obsidian Entertainment due to time constraints. With the remake, there are hopes that the removed content will be included, which some community members have already restored through a mod. Douglas Reilly, vice president of Lucasfilm Games, has indicated that they will make significant improvements in terms of art and gameplay while maintaining the narrative essence of the original game.

However, the news of the remake has been overshadowed by the cancellation of a DLC called “Restored Content Mod,” which had generated expectations among players. This led to community discontent and a legal action that revealed the complications surrounding the intellectual property rights related to the mod. Lawyers from Disney and Lucasfilm expressed their concerns, which affects the possibility of fan-created content being officially included in the new project.

Despite the setbacks, Reilly has assured that the remake remains viable within Lucasfilm Games’ roadmap, although its release is not imminent. Additionally, there are rumors that significant announcements about KOTOR could be made during the 2025 Game Awards, which fuels expectations among Star Wars saga fans. The community will remain attentive to how these events unfold in the future.

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Avowed 2 will be a very different game from what we expect due to the departure of an important person from the studio

Carrie Patel, known for her work as the director of the game Avowed, has decided to leave Obsidian Entertainment to join Night Dive Studios, the developer of the acclaimed game Oxenfree, which is now part of Netflix. This departure comes after the release of Avowed in February, which received positive reviews, although Microsoft, the owner of Obsidian, has not shared information about its commercial success. If there is a sequel, it will not be with the same director. Despite its recent release, Patel had expressed on multiple occasions her desire for Obsidian to explore the world of Avowed more deeply, which many interpreted as a […]

Carrie Patel, known for her work as the director of the game Avowed, has decided to leave Obsidian Entertainment to join Night Dive Studios, the developer of the acclaimed game Oxenfree, which is now part of Netflix. This departure comes after the release of Avowed in February, which received positive reviews, although Microsoft, the owner of Obsidian, has not shared information about its commercial success.

If there is a sequel, it will not be with the same director

Despite its recent release, Patel had expressed on multiple occasions his desire for Obsidian to explore the world of Avowed more deeply, which many interpreted as a hint at a possible sequel. “Now that we have built this wonderful world and also formed a strong team, I would love to see us do more with it,” Patel stated. During his time at Obsidian, which spanned over 11 years, he contributed to iconic titles such as Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds, in addition to leading the development direction of Avowed after a significant shift in the project’s focus.

Obsidian, for its part, continues to work on future projects, including the development of The Outer Worlds 2, which is expected to be released later this year. Although Patel’s departure does not provide clarity on the future of Avowed or other projects she was involved in, the company has announced that it plans to implement significant updates for Avowed in the summer and fall, which will include new skills and game modes.

Meanwhile, Netflix is going through a transformation period in its approach to gaming, having closed its AAA game studio and focusing more on mobile and social games. Although it is unclear what specific project Patel will work on in his new position, fans are advised to stay tuned for future updates on his work at Night Dive.

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