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The biggest Star Wars discussion right now is around "Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic," which is drawing investment, new veteran hires, and attention for director Casey Hudson’s reported skepticism toward gen-AI. There’s also related chatter about Star Wars games and media continuing to expand, from Fortnite creation tools to PS Plus additions and new book teases.

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Key Takeaway Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is gaining funding and talent, but its creative direction is also becoming a talking point because of Casey Hudson’s anti-gen-AI stance.
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is gaining funding and talent, but its creative direction is also becoming a talking point because of Casey Hudson’s anti-gen-AI stance.

The biggest Star Wars discussion right now is around "Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic," which is drawing investment, new veteran hires, and attention for director Casey Hudson’s reported skepticism toward gen-AI. There’s also related chatter about Star Wars games and media continuing to expand, from Fortnite creation tools to PS Plus additions and new book teases.

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Top 2 signals · Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is gaining funding and

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Investment secured Fate of the Old Republic secured large investment
Talent added More ex-BioWare and KOTOR veterans joined the team
AI stance Casey Hudson called AI creatively soulless

What to Watch

  • Look for official casting, gameplay, or release-window news from Fate of the Old Republic. Eurogamer
  • Track further interviews or developer comments from Casey Hudson for more on the project’s AI policy. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • 'It nearly killed me': Why studio head James Ohlen left sci-fi RPG Exodus mid-development—and why EA crushing his Star Wars: The Old Republic reboot was the 'beginning of the end' at BioWare PC Gamer
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Tracking: "I just find AI to be creatively soulless": Casey Hudson on the controversial tech and Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic / Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics

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