Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the narrative-driven action role-playing game announced at the 2025 Game Awards last week, will be released before 2030, game director Casey Hudson has confirmed. Following the game’s reveal, Hudson, who directed the original “Knights of the Old Republic” (KOTOR) and the “Mass Effect” trilogy, said that the new “Star Wars” game was in the early stages of development, later clarifying that it would be released before 2030.
Publisher Lucasfilm Games and developer Arcanaut Studios did not confirm a release date for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic when they showed off the game’s first trailer at the 2025 Game Awards. The Star Wars website confirms that the game is in the early stages of development and creation. Hudson also said at X that the game is in the early stages of development, sparking speculation that the game won’t be released before 2030.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier also weighed in on the game’s release window. “This is exciting news for a lot of people…but Lucasfilm said the studio was launched this year, which means 2030 is a optimistic Guess,” he said on Blueskly.
The biggest surprise of last night was Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, directed by Kathy Hudson, who helmed Kotor (and Anthem). This is exciting news for many… but Lucasfilm says the studio was launched this year, meaning 2030 is an “optimistic” guess. Maybe it will be a PlayStation 7 game
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier.bsky.social) December 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
However, Hudson later clarified that the newly formed Arcanaut Studios team plans to launch the game before 2030.
“Don’t worry about the ‘before 2030’ rumors. The game will be released before then. I’m not getting any younger,” he posted on X.
What we know about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
The game director shared more details about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic in an interview with Star Wars.com following the reveal. The game promises to feature “innovative storytelling, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding combat.” The site also hints that the game will give players the option to join the dark side of the Force.
“In a narrative-driven action role-playing game, the fate of the galaxy rests in your hands as you take on the role of a Force user on a journey across the galaxy’s edge of rebirth. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic blends innovative storytelling, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding combat to immerse you in an unforgettable experience, where every decision deepens your journey toward light or darkness,” the official description reads.
Lucasfilm Games general manager Douglas Reilly told the Star Wars website that Fate of the Old Republic is not a direct sequel or continuation of KOTOR, but is being developed by “the people who helped shape that legacy.”
Hudson said the game will touch on “fundamental pillars of the (Star Wars) franchise, such as innovative storytelling, memorable characters, challenging gameplay and immersive agency in the Star Wars galaxy.”
The Star Wars website also confirmed that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will introduce new characters to the new story.