Just over 4,000 fans have signed a new petition wanting EA to remakeStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwith the game’s 20th anniversary only a few years away.
Thepetition, which was created earlier this summer, encourages EA to remake the fan-favorite RPG with modern graphics, bringing the game to a whole new audience who may have yet to experience the classic BioWare game.
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Knights of the Old Republicwas originally released in 2003 on PC and Xbox. The game was incredibly well received with many critics and fans applauding the combination of classic RPG tropes that BioWare was known for with rich Star Wars aesthetic, typically seen in action and space combat games prior. Earlier in the year,Knight of the Old Republicwas trending on Twitterdue to many fans considering it the best Star Wars game released.
Knights of the Old Republicreceived a sequel in 2004 which was developed by Obsidian Entertainment as BioWare was heavily in development withMass Effect.Knights of the Old Republic 2was also well received, with the game featuring a darker story and unique gameplay that Obsidian Entertainment would be known for in its future releases such asFallout: New Vegas,Alpha Protocol, andSouth Park: The Stick of Truth. Currently Obsidian is hard at work onAvowed, an RPG fantasy title similar toSkyrim.
TheKOTORseries would later receive an MMO titledThe Old Republicdeveloped by BioWare and released in 2011. While the MMO has been incredibly successful for both EA and BioWare, many fans wish the series would return to its single player roots with an eventual sequel. Currently BioWare is hard at work on the development ofDragon Age 4and anoverhaul of the critically panned 2019 game,Anthem.
Its no secret that Star Wars fans will make their voices heard regarding the beloved franchise. With the release ofStar Wars Battlefront 2, EA received a tremendous amount of flack for the inclusion of microtransactions that became a major part of the game. The reception quickly caught the eye of several government bodies across the globe that lobbied for microtransactions to be considered gambling, a discussion that still takes place today. EA quickly changed course removing the feature all together and focusing on manynew changes toBattlefront 2, including free DLC for the game going forward.
Meanwhile, Star Wars fans are only days away from the launch ofStar Wars: Squadrons, releasing on October 2. The game looks to bring back another celebrated aspect of the Star Wars franchise with its focus on space combat and an emphasis on simulation.Star Wars: Squadronswill also feature ship customization, not seen in a significant capacity since the release ofStar Wars: X-Wing versus Tie Fighterin the late 90s.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicis available now on PC and Xbox.
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