Lucasfilm Games confirmed that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic won't just launch as a PlayStation exclusive because it's also coming to PC.Revealed during Sony's recent PlayStation showcase, the announcement of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake was shadowed by the game's apparent PlayStation exclusivity. While the reveal trailer provided a taste of what fans can expect from the ground-up remake, many were left wondering if such a beloved, highly-anticipated title would be a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The trailer's use of the Sony Interactive Entertainment logo suggested the game's exclusivity, resulting in Lucasfilm Games confirming that the game will also launch for PC.
"A legendary story remade for a new generation of players is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC," reads Lucasfilm Games' tweet. While Xbox players will clearly not be able to play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake at launch, the game will likely come to Microsoft's console after a certain period of time. Sony has yet to confirm how long its console exclusivity will last.
Developed as a collaborative effort between Sony Interactive Entertainment, Aspyr Media and Lucasfilm Games, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will completely rebuild the game for modern audiences while still retaining what made the original a classic. "We’re rebuilding one of the greatest RPGs of all time for a new generation with modern tech, features, visuals and more, while maintaining the integrity of the story and characters that we’ve come to cherish," writes Ryan Treadwell, Lead producer at Aspyr Media.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is widely considered to be one the best role-playing games ever made, with many fans proclaiming it as one of the greatest video games of all time. Released in 2003, original developer Bioware crafted an experience of epic proportions, allowing players to explore the expansive Star Wars universe 4,000 years prior to the original story.
Aspyr Media is no stranger to the Star Wars universe. The studio is largely responsible for porting and remastering several iconic Star Wars games for modern systems. These titles include the original Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Star Wars: Episode I – Racer and Star Wars: Republic Commando.
While PlayStation has made a name for its consoles through its selection of exclusive games, Sony has been more open to sharing some of its properties with PC. The last year has seen PlayStation exclusives like Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone launch for PC. Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy were also recently confirmed for PC following Sony's last digital event.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in early development. Aspyr Media and Lucasfilm have yet to provide fans with a release window.
Source: Twitter, PlayStation