Star Wars fans have been waiting for Knights of the Old Republic to become canon. Is this the first step?
Since the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney in 2012, fans have anxiously been hoping for Knights of the Old Republic, and it’s implementation within the Star Wars canon.
In the meantime, you can now play the updated game on XBox One, which will satisfy your KOTOR fix.
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"It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, saviour or conqueror… you alone will determine the destiny of the entire galaxy!"
- A brand new Star Wars role-playing experience with unique characters, creatures, vehicles, and planets.
- Learn to use the Force with over 40 different powers and build your very own lightsaber.
- Adventure through some of the most popular Star Wars locations, including Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk.
- Choose your party from nine customizational characters, including Twi’leks, droids, and Wookiees.
- Travel to eight enormous worlds in your starship, the Ebon Hawk.
- Watch the old version in comparison with the newest update:
Choose your path. Are you of the Light, or will the Dark Side control and fulfill your destiny? Each step on this journey has dire consequences for you and the galaxy.
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What does this mean going forward for Knights of the Old Republic content? Are we getting a new novel? Video game? Or better yet, a TV show or full-length feature film?
My gut tells me yes, with Star Wars Rebels being the launching point in season four, with the Kanan and Ezra now on Yavin IV. The ancient Massassi Temple has deep and dark connections with the Dark Side of the force, which the two are likely to explore.
My prediction is that we will get an announcement for new KOTOR content within the next year. The demand is too high not to dive into that era finally.
The release of The Last Jedi is the only thing holding it back, with ancient lore likely to be explored in great detail during the film. Once the happens, the floodgates will burst wide open for KOTOR material.
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Here’s to hoping we receive Star Wars canon Knights of the Old Republic content on the new horizon. In the meantime, let’s dive into time’s past and be thankful for this brand new update.