Briefing Findings · EA stopped BioWare’s more KOTOR-like Old Republic reboot,
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reboot plan BioWare aimed to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like
decision-maker EA’s board shut the Old Republic reboot plan down
new project Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secured large investment
creator stance Casey Hudson seems to reject the use of gen-AI
talent draw Fate of the Old Republic attracts more ex-BioWare and KOTOR talent
What to Watch
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Track how Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’s investment translates into announced milestones and team expansion.
Eurogamer
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Follow coverage of Casey Hudson’s position on gen-AI and whether the project’s tech approach changes.
Rock Paper Shotgun
What Changed
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'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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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?'
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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
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Director Wanted To Do A New Republic Reboot Until EA’s Board Stepped In To Kill It
Kotaku
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