Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, one of The Game Awards’ biggest announcements, will be released sooner than you think.
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Narrative-driven, single-player RPG Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic is the spiritual successor to the beloved Knights Of The Old Republic but will feature a new cast of characters. The game was first unveiled last week at The Game Awards and is said to be in the early stages of development, with work led by Casey Hudson (BioWare, Knights Of The Old Republic).
However shortly after it was revealed, rumours that the game wouldn’t be released before 2030 began to circulate online, which angered a number of diehard Star Wars fans. “Kill all early announcement teasers,” wrote one. “These types of announcements are frustrating as its very hype then very deflating,” added another. “Why are we announcing games that don’t release for at least half a decade,” asked a third.
STOP ANNOUNCING GAMES SO EARLY https://t.co/7aj0yi9dDy pic.twitter.com/jBqWxefUq6
— LA/ENDER (@LavenderGhast) December 12, 2025
Following the backlash, creator Casey Hudson took to social media to squash the speculation. “Still buzzing from the excitement last night! We’re in early development but we look forward to revealing more about Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, and we’ll be sharing it here,” he wrote on X. “Don’t worry about the ‘not till 2030’ rumors. Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger,” he added.
Don’t worry about the “not till 2030” rumors. Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger! https://t.co/YKYQFgXOGR
— Casey Hudson (@CaseyDHudson) December 13, 2025
“The fate of the galaxy is in your hands in a narrative-driven action RPG where you step into the role of a Force user on a journey through a galaxy on the edge of rebirth,” reads the official description of Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic. “Blending innovative storytelling, memorable characters, and heart-pounding combat, Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic immerses you in an unforgettable experience where every decision deepens your journey toward light or darkness.”
“When we developed the original Knights Of The Old Republic, we wanted to create a definitive Star Wars experience — crafting an adventure that consisted of all the things we dreamed of doing as Star Wars fans,” explained Hudson. “Now, 25 years after we started work on that game, our aspirations are equally ambitious. Fate Of The Old Republic represents an opportunity to explore a contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience, using state-of-the-art technology and game design, and an all-new story crafted specifically to deliver on the combination of player agency and immersion in Star Wars that was at the heart of KOTOR.”
The Game Awards also confirmed that a new racing game set within the Star Wars universe, Galactic Racer, will launch next year.
In other news, Labrinth has shared a funky remix of iconic Sonic The Hedgehog track ‘Marble Zone’.
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