In many ways, it is the ultimate prequel. The immensely popular video game-which has belonged to the de-canonized “Expanded Universe” since Disney’s acquisition of the franchise-is set 4,000 years before the birth of Luke Skywalker and revolves around a conflict between the vast Sith forces and the Jedi of the Old Republic. SEE ALSO: 5 ‘Star Wars’ Predictions That Could Actually Pan Out for Lucasfilm That’s where Knights of the Old Republic, or KOTOR, comes into play. Disney+ is picking up the slack with The Mandalorian and other planned series, but there’s no doubt that Star Wars finds itself in a state of uncertainty. In a polite understatement, it’s fair to say that Disney’s sequel trilogy divided fans, while Solo: A Star Wars Story, the franchise’s first theatrical release to lose money, caused Lucasfilm to shelve its planned standalone spinoff films. But, if true, the development could carry far-reaching implications for Star Wars that extend beyond just another video game. This remains far from rock solid, as additions to the game have been rumored for years without any concrete resolution take it with a heaping helping of salt for now.
As such, fans and industry observers alike are equally intrigued by a new rumor from Cinelinx (which accurately reported the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series before Lucasfilm officially announced it) that claims that video game company Electronic Arts is developing a continuation or reboot of the beloved 2003 video game Knights of the Old Republic.
What does the future hold for Star Wars? BioWareĭespite the somewhat disappointing returns on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars brand remains one of the most powerful in all of entertainment.
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