The Game Awards is becoming well known for world premiere trailers and new game announcements, and tonight is no different. Kicking off the announcement train is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to the generational RPG Knights of the Old Republic.
Developed by Arcanaut Studios, Fate of the Old Republic is a narrative-driven, single-player RPG that sees the player stepping into the boots of an, as-yet unnamed, force-user as the galaxy is on the edge of rebirth.
The trailer showcased during The Game Awards showed the protagonist piloting their ship through the stars, landing on a planet and then igniting their lightsaber, all in incredible detail. The environments look amazing as the game was developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games to tell a story never seen before in the Old Republic universe.
Players will take part in a story where every decision made affects their journey either to the light or dark side of the Force. “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.” said Casey Hudson, Game Director of Fate of the Republic and Knights of the Old Republic.
“The Old Republic era is a rich and beloved part of the Star Wars™ galaxy, and we are thrilled to be exploring a fresh story that we’ve never seen before in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic,” said Douglas Reilly, VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games. “Arcanaut Studios shares our enthusiasm for the galaxy far, far away, and their plan for this new narrative is inspiring. We believe fans will be delighted by the journey that awaits them, and we can’t wait to share more.”
