There have been many solidStar Warsgames released in the past few years, but each new release makes the absence of theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake feel that much greater. Announced during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase, the return ofKOTORis a hugely anticipated title. The 2003 RPG is a game filled with nostalgia, and seeing it in a new modern light is a thrilling idea.
However, news onKOTORhas been incredibly sparse since its announcement. When it comes to updates on the game’s development, it seems like it’s alwaysreassurance thatKOTORis still in production, despite no substantial updates. Although it’s great thatKOTORis still being worked on, the project may benefit best by taking note of two other games that have been notorious for their long development cycles. BothHollow Knight: SIlksongandMetroid Prime 4: Beyondhave similar development stories that could maybe inspireKOTORto take the same route with its updates.
Looking to Hollow Knight: Silksong and Metroid Prime 4 For Guidance
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Long Road
Metroid Prime 4was originally announced at E3 in 2017. After the game switched developers in 2019, production onMetroid Prime 4was completely restarted, beginning a long and painful road. Thankfully, the wait is hopefully coming to an end. Nintendo finally released a trailer and release target. Seven years after its first announcement,Metroid Prime 4: Beyondfinally got a release windowof sometime in 2025.
The Notorious History of Hollow Knight: Silksong
Silksongis one of the most notable games stuck in development hell at the moment. Now thatMetroid Prime 4has a release window,all eyes are onSilksong. Announced in 2019, manyHollow Knightfans were excited forSilksongto finally launch. However, the game missed its 2023 release window, and developer Team Cherry has been silent ever since. Despite the frustration this silence has caused, it could be the best route forKOTOR’s developer, Saber Interactive, to take.
Silence Could Be Golden For Saber Interactive’s KOTOR Remake
WhatMetroid Prime 4andSilksonghave most in common is that their long development cycles eventually grew silent when it came to updates.Metroid Prime 4’s developers didn’t really provide any huge updates until the game was ready to officially be revealed, and Team Cherry is likely taking the same approach withSilksong. Of course, there are some who crave the reassurance of knowing a game is still in development, but getting the same update over and over can be exhausting.
Saber Interactive’s best route to build steady anticipation may actually be silence. It can be frustrating to hear reminders that the game is still in development without any actual footage to prove it.RecentKOTORupdateshaven’t provided much hope that the game will be released any time soon. Saber Interactive may be better off giving the silent treatment, so the studio can truly wow people with a reveal.
Earlier this year, Embracer Group sold Saber Interactive, freeing the developer from the company. This could be positive news for theKOTORremake’s future.
At the moment,waiting for theKOTORremakefeels like being stuck in limbo. The game isn’t canceled, but there is also no substantial evidence that its production is going well. If Saber Interactive wants the game’s announcement to have a huge impact on gamers, staying silent until the game is ready is the best way to do so.
Metroid Prime 4felt like a pipe dream for the longest time, but it finally became a reality.Silksonghas yet to follow suit, but no news can ultimately be good news. Silence means that the game isn’t canceled, and that’s great. Now, Saber Interactive needs to take note and letKOTORmake its entrance when the project is ready.
