The project initially made waves when it was announced in September 2021, but concrete updates have been scarce ever since. Instead of the exciting release fans anticipated, troubling rumors have surfaced – including claims from Alex Smith, former Bend Studio head and Syphon Filter co-creator, that paint a bleak picture.
Smith recently took to X with alarming news: development on SW: KotOR Remake appears to have ground to a complete halt. This contradicts Saber Interactive's 2024 statement about ongoing progress. According to Smith's sources, some team members got reassigned while others faced layoffs. If verified, this would devastate fans eagerly awaiting this RPG classic's revival.
While Smith has credibility—he accurately predicted Housemarque's upcoming game announcement—his track record isn't perfect. Previous estimates about Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei release windows missed the mark, so cautious optimism might be wise.
Neither Saber Interactive nor Aspyr have officially addressed these claims, leaving the project's status shrouded in mystery. Fans hoping for clarification will need to wait patiently for any official word.
