The reveal of a new, narrative driven, RPG based on the Star Wars universe kicked off tonight’s The Game Awards show with a bang.
Led by Casey Hudson, the former director of Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is not a direct follow-up to the previous games. It will, instead, introduce new characters and a new storyline. Don’t get too excited, though, because it’s said to be in the early stages of development at Edmonton’s Arcanaut Studios.
Here’s what the blurb states:
Players step into the role of a Force user in a galaxy on the edge of rebirth. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will blend innovative storytelling, memorable characters, and heart-pounding combat for an unforgettable experience where every decision deepens the player’s journey toward light or darkness.
“Working on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was one of the defining experiences of my career,” Hudson said. “With Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, we’re telling a completely new and different story with everything we’ve learned since – crafting an adventure about choice, destiny, and the timeless struggle between light and dark. It’s a dream come true to once again collaborate with Lucasfilm Games.”