Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
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"I just find AI to be creatively soulless": Casey Hudson on the controversial tech and Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic
Casey Hudson, director of the upcoming Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, expressed his strong reservations about the use of artificial intelligence in game development, calling it 'creatively soulless.' He also discussed his preference for smaller development teams and games that are not excessively long, aiming for a completion experience rather than an endless grind.
Ex-Mass Effect lead isn't using AI on his new Star Wars RPG: "I'm just really unimpressed with it"
Casey Hudson, former lead of the Mass Effect series and founder of Arcanaut Games, stated that his studio will not use AI in the development of their upcoming RPG, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Hudson expressed his unimpressed sentiment towards AI in game development and prefers to contract work out to human co-developers instead.
Former NetEase exec's new investment group is funding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic because 'everyone wins' if you 'give the best creator the opportunity to work on a dream project'
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a successor to Knights of the Old Republic being developed by original director Casey Hudson, is being funded by GreaterThan Group, a new investment company founded by former NetEase executive Simon Zhu. Zhu aims to support developers impacted by industry turmoil, stating that giving creators the opportunity to work on their dream projects benefits everyone involved. GreaterThan Group has also invested in BulletFarm, a studio founded by David Vonderhaar.
New Star Wars RPG led by Mass Effect boss backed by $100 million fund "bringing common sense back to the games industry" as it "treats developers so badly"
GreaterThan Group, a new holding company founded by former NetEase president Simon Zhu, has secured $100 million to fund game development. Among its initial projects is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, led by Arcanaut Studios co-founder Casey Hudson. Zhu aims to create better conditions for developers, stating the industry currently treats them poorly.
Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Boss Says AI Is "Creatively Soulless"
Casey Hudson, the lead developer for Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, has expressed strong reservations about artificial intelligence in game development, calling it "creatively soulless." His studio, Arcanaut, is funded in part by GreaterThan Group and aims to avoid excessive game length and large staffing numbers for the narrative-driven single-player action RPG.
Former NetEase Exec’s New Company is Funding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, BulletFarm
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched GreaterThan Group, a new holding company aiming to invest $40 million in global video game development. The company is funding Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and BulletFarm, a shooter project led by industry veteran David Vonderhaar. Zhu expressed optimism about balancing artistic achievement with commercial success, noting a shift in investment focus from gaming to AI.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Team Continues to Bring on Former KOTOR, Mass Effect Devs
Arcanaut Studios is assembling a development team for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, heavily featuring former BioWare developers who worked on Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. Director Casey Hudson stated the game will honor the legacy of Knights of the Old Republic with a new story and modern technology, though it will not carry over established lore due to Disney's IP acquisition. While no release date or platforms have been officially announced, it is expected before 2030 and likely for PC and current-generation consoles.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic attracts more ex-BioWare and KOTOR talent to the team
Arcanaut Studios, a new developer founded by Casey Hudson, is assembling a team with significant BioWare and Knights of the Old Republic experience for its upcoming Star Wars RPG, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Recent hires include art director Pascal Blanché, CTO Ryan Hoyle, and director Caroline Livingstone, all of whom have worked on previous Star Wars or Mass Effect titles. While the game is not expected before 2030, the studio continues to grow its talent pool.
Surprise: The studio making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is full of former BioWare devs
Arcanaut Studios, the developer behind the upcoming Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, is heavily staffed by former BioWare employees, including key figures from the original Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect series. Casey Hudson, who led development on the original KotOR, is CEO and game director at Arcanaut. The studio's leadership team features numerous individuals with extensive BioWare histories, suggesting a strong focus on recapturing the spirit of those beloved RPGs.
Star Wars Fate Of The Old Republic devs are mostly ex-BioWare and KOTOR veterans
Arcanaut Studios has revealed more about its upcoming Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, a spiritual successor to Knights Of The Old Republic. The development team is largely comprised of former BioWare veterans who worked on the original KOTOR and other acclaimed RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. Director Casey Hudson founded Arcanaut Studios last year, and the game is expected to release before 2030.
Talking Point: Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
This article analyzes the likelihood of several upcoming Star Wars games releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2. While some titles like Star Wars Zero Company show promise, others like Star Wars: Eclipse and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic face significant hurdles due to their demanding nature and development status. The piece also touches on the potential for ports of existing games like the Star Wars Jedi series.
Days after Star Wars: Galactic Racer's release date leaked, Fuse Games makes it official with Deluxe and Collector's edition details
Fuse Games has officially announced the release date for Star Wars: Galactic Racer as October 6th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game features a single-player campaign and online multiplayer races, with standard, Deluxe, and Collector's editions available for pre-order. The article also briefly mentions Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, developed by Casey Hudson.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic: Is the 'Modesto' codename a George Lucas clue?
A codename 'Modesto' has surfaced in relation to the upcoming game Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Speculation suggests this codename might be a clue related to George Lucas, though details remain unconfirmed.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic: Is the 'Modesto' codename a George Lucas clue?
Arcanaut Studios, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, is developing Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new single-player narrative-driven action RPG. Led by Casey Hudson, the team aims to create an epic interactive adventure that serves as a spiritual successor to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, where player decisions impact the galaxy's fate.
Star Wars: Zero Company Brings Fire Emblem-Style Consequences To Its Battles
Star Wars: Zero Company will feature a permadeath mode inspired by Fire Emblem, where accumulating three battlefield injuries will result in a character's permanent removal from the game. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras revealed this feature was added midway through development, emphasizing the Star Wars theme of loss. The protagonist, Hawks, is the only character exempt from permadeath.
Journey composer Austin Wintory played an unreleased song from his canceled 'dream job of all time' during the Game Developers Choice Awards, just to drive home that the industry's doing great
During the 26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, composer Austin Wintory performed a piece of music from a canceled 'dream job' project at Humanoid Games. Wintory revealed this was a therapeutic coping mechanism for the project's cancellation after the studio closed in 2024. The awards ceremony also honored industry figures like Rebecca Heineman and Julian Lefay.
Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Adds Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed Veteran as Studio Art Director
Pascal Blanché, known for his work on Assassin's Creed and Far Cry: New Dawn, has joined Arcanaut Studios as Studio Art Director for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. He will collaborate with director Casey Hudson on the upcoming title, which was revealed last year. The game does not yet have a release date.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Adds Studio Art Director Pascal Blanché
Pascal Blanché has been appointed Studio Art Director at Arcanaut Studios for the upcoming game Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. He will be collaborating with Casey Hudson on the project.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Adds Studio Art Director Pascal Blanché
Pascal Blanché has joined Ubisoft as the Studio Art Director for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. The article also briefly touches on the formal delivery and sensory experience of another game, Romeo is a Dead Man's story.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic finds its studio art director in Myst IV and Splinter Cell: Conviction veteran
Pascal Blanché, known for his art direction on Myst IV and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, has been hired as studio art director for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Development on the RPG, helmed by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, is reportedly ramping up, with Hudson previously stating it would release before 2030.
