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Discussion is centered on BioWare’s abandoned attempt to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic into a more KOTOR-like game, and the fallout that decision had on James Ohlen and the studio. A parallel thread is the new Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic project, which is drawing investment, ex-BioWare talent, and attention for its apparent rejection of generative AI.

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Key Takeaway The biggest story is that EA reportedly killed BioWare’s Old Republic reboot plan, while a new successor project, Fate of the Old Republic, is now gaining funding and veteran talent.
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The biggest story is that EA reportedly killed BioWare’s Old Republic reboot plan, while a new successor project, Fate of the Old Republic, is now gaining funding and veteran talent.

Discussion is centered on BioWare’s abandoned attempt to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic into a more KOTOR-like game, and the fallout that decision had on James Ohlen and the studio. A parallel thread is the new Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic project, which is drawing investment, ex-BioWare talent, and attention for its apparent rejection of generative AI.

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Top 4 signals · The biggest story is that EA reportedly killed BioWare’s
IGN · 8h ago
Star Wars: The Old Republic Director James Ohlen Discusses BioWare Exit After EA Killed New Republic Reboot
Eurogamer · 5h ago
BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down
PC Gamer · 5h ago
Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?'
Kotaku · 6h ago
Star Wars: The Old Republic Director Wanted To Do A New Republic Reboot Until EA’s Board Stepped In To Kill It

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Briefing Findings · The biggest story is that EA reportedly killed BioWare’s

Story-specific findings extracted from this briefing's coverage. Fast Facts in the sidebar holds the canonical reference data (CEO, founded, ticker).

EA board decision BioWare’s Old Republic reboot was shut down by EA’s board of directors.
New project funding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secured a large investment.
Team growth The project is attracting more ex-BioWare and KOTOR talent.

What to Watch

  • Track future announcements from Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic for a release window, platform list, or gameplay reveal. Eurogamer
  • Follow BioWare and EA retrospectives for more details on why the Old Republic reboot was canceled. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?' PC Gamer
  • BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down Eurogamer
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic Director Wanted To Do A New Republic Reboot Until EA’s Board Stepped In To Kill It Kotaku
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic Director James Ohlen Discusses BioWare Exit After EA Killed New Republic Reboot IGN
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IGN · 1 article
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