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Rock Paper Shotgun

Cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake's voiced protagonist and naked robo-person bums bared in this reportedly leaked cinematic

Leaked footage from the cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, originally developed by Aspyr, has surfaced. The cinematic reportedly features a voiced protagonist and placeholder character models. Development of the remake has been troubled, with Saber Interactive and Mad Head Games involved at different stages.

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Gaming Bolt

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake Scene From Aspyr’s Cancelled Version Emerges – Rumor

A leaked cinematic from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has surfaced, featuring early character models and voice work. The footage shows Captain Carth Onasi and Trask Ulgo, and indicates the player character would have been fully voiced. Development of the remake is now with Mad Head Games under Saber Interactive, with studio representatives confirming it is still in progress.

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Nintendo Life

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.

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Gamespot

Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo

Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.

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IGN

'It's Obvious This DLC Has Failed to Meet Your Expectations' — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Issues Apology to Disgruntled Fans for Controversial $5 Voice Pack, Offers Refunds and Makes It Free - IGN

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have apologized to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players for a controversial $5 voice pack DLC. The developers are making the DLC free and offering refunds due to player backlash over its implementation and perceived false advertising. Despite this issue, the game has been a significant success, leading to the announcement of Space Marine 3.

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N4G

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review – Style Over Substance in This Zombie Shooter - MonsterVine

This review of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando suggests the game prioritizes style over substance. Saber Interactive's CCO Tim Willits discussed the game's development, likening its creation to a "peanut butter and chocolate" combination.

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N4G

Toxic Commando head reveals the "peanut butter and chocolate" combo that made the game possible

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits revealed that the "peanut butter and chocolate" combination of two specific games was key to the development of their upcoming title, Toxic Commando. Willits shared insights into the action design of the game.

Gaming Bolt

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Interview – Hordes, Boss Fights, Nintendo Switch 2, And More

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits discusses John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, detailing its advanced Swarm Engine for massive enemy hordes, unique special enemies like the Skunk and Stalker, and event-style boss fights. The interview also covers the significant role of vehicles, drawing on expertise from SnowRunner, player progression systems, mission structure, performance targets for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.

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N4G

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Persona 5 Royal and more

Saber Interactive's chief creative officer Tim Willits teased a highly anticipated, unannounced game that he has previously turned down twice. The article also mentions that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal are among the new titles being added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March.

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N4G

John Wick and Space Marine 2 Dev Teases Coolest IP Ever Its Had to Turn Down Twice

Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, revealed that he has turned down the opportunity to work on a highly anticipated intellectual property twice. He stated that revealing the IP would shock the world, but did not disclose its name.

N4G

Dragon Age Lead Says Including World State Reactivity Felt Like It Was ″Irrelevant Or Not Enough″

Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, discussed the challenges of incorporating world state reactivity in Dragon Age, feeling it was ultimately insufficient. He also teased a highly desirable intellectual property he has previously declined to work on twice.

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Eurogamer

John Wick and Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive had to reject "the coolest IP ever" twice, says chief creative officer

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits revealed that the studio has had to turn down offers to develop games based on highly desirable intellectual properties, including one described as "the coolest IP ever," twice. This is due to the studio's current heavy workload, which includes titles like John Wick, Space Marine 2, and Jurassic Park: Survival.

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FZ.se

Jodå, KotOR-remaken på gång, lovar Saber

Saber Interactive COO Tim Willits confirmed that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development, offering a brief update after a long period of silence. The article also mentions the recently revealed Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, developed by a team including KotOR director Casey Hudson.

IGN

‘It Would Shock the World’ — John Wick and Space Marine 2 Dev Teases ‘Coolest IP Ever’ It’s Had to Turn Down Twice - IGN

Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, revealed that he has turned down the opportunity to develop a game based on a highly desirable intellectual property twice due to the studio's packed development schedule. Saber Interactive, known for adapting existing IPs like John Wick and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, has seen an increase in media companies approaching them with game pitches due to their success in respecting and adapting licenses.

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Gamespot

John Wick, Warhammer 40K Dev Says It Had To Reject Mysterious IP Twice: "It Would Shock The World"

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits revealed that the company has twice rejected a mysterious intellectual property for a game adaptation, stating it would 'shock the world.' While unable to name the IP, Willits confirmed Saber is currently developing a John Wick game starring Keanu Reeves and has previously worked on franchises like Warhammer 40K and World War Z.

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Eurogamer

Saber pops up to once again remind us that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is "still in development"

Saber Interactive has confirmed that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development, though details remain scarce. The project, initially announced in 2021, has faced numerous reports of delays and development changes, with Saber Interactive taking over from Aspyr. Despite ongoing rumors, Saber Interactive's Tim Willits stated the game is proceeding, offering little further information.

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Push Square

Star Wars: KOTOR PS5 Remake Exists and Is Still in Development, Dev Says

Saber Interactive has confirmed that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake for PlayStation 5 is still in development. Chief creative officer Tim Willits stated that the project is ongoing, though no new gameplay or substantial updates have been shown since its initial reveal in 2021. The article also mentions a spiritual successor, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, being developed by Arcanaut Studios.

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Tech Radar

Saber Interactive confirms its Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake 'is still in development'

Saber Interactive's chief creative officer, Tim Willits, has confirmed that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development. While no further details were provided, this update assures fans that the project has not been canceled. The original game was developed by BioWare, and the remake was first announced in 2021.

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CGmag Online

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake "Still In Development," Claims Saber Chief Creative

Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits confirmed that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is still in development, though he offered no further details. The project has seen significant shifts in development teams, with Aspyr Media initially leading before Mad Head Games, owned by Saber, took over. The article also mentions potential plans for a remake of the sequel and other upcoming Star Wars titles.

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Tech Raptor

Knights of the Old Republic Remake Still Happening, Saber Says

Saber Interactive's Tim Willits confirmed that the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still in development, though he could not share further details. Originally revealed in 2021 with Aspyr Media, Saber Interactive took over development in 2022 after the project was delayed indefinitely. Despite past concerns about the project's status, Willits' statement indicates it remains active.

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