STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

Knights of the Old Republic Remake was announced on September 9, 2021, confirming a full remake of the original game developed by Aspyr as a console exclusive for PS5 at launch. The announcement also highlighted higher fidelity graphics for the remake, aiming to enhance the visual experience while staying true to the original story. Additionally, the original Knights of the Old Republic was confirmed to be coming to Nintendo Switch, with a release date set for November 11, 2021.

• Remake Announcement: Knights of the Old Republic Remake launched as a PS5 exclusive, developed by Aspyr.
• Switch Release: Knights of the Old Republic was set to release on Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021.
• Graphics Update: The remake aimed for significantly higher fidelity graphics while honoring the original narrative.

On April 14, 2019, the announcement of the Onslaught Expansion marked a significant content beat for Star Wars: The Old Republic, bringing a wealth of new features to subscribers. The expansion will introduce a new story featuring two new planets, Onderon and Mek-Sha, along with a new Flashpoint and Operation.

• New Planets: Players will explore Onderon, which features untamed jungles, and Mek-Sha, an independent fueling station and boomtown.
• Increased Level Cap: The expansion will feature an increased level cap alongside reworked itemization to enhance gameplay.
• HD Character Overhaul Mod: Released on July 7, 2019, this mod powered by ESRGAN provides new HD textures for every NPC and armor set in the game.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched for iPad on May 30, 2013, bringing the classic RPG to a new platform. This port introduced over 40 Force powers, allowing players to enhance their character's abilities in exciting ways. Players could also explore iconic locations like Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld while enjoying new character customization options.

• New Platform: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic released for iPad, expanding accessibility for players.
  • Offered a mobile experience of the classic game.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Over 40 Force powers became available, enhancing gameplay depth.
  • Players could travel to iconic locations such as Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld.
  • Character customization and travel between planets in the Ebon Hawk were introduced.

• User Experience Improvements:
  • Swipe controls for the camera were implemented, allowing for more intuitive navigation.
• Performance Boost:
  • Load times in the iPad version were significantly improved compared to the original Xbox version.

STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic II launched on August 23, 2012, continuing the saga five years after the events of the first game. This release marked a significant expansion of the franchise, alongside the announcement of the Knights of the Old Republic Collection and the game's availability on Mac.

• New Release: STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic II launched on August 23, 2012, available on Steam.
• Collection Announcement: The Knights of the Old Republic Collection, which includes both KotOR and KotOR II: The Sith Lords, was announced for $19.99, set to release on July 17, 2012.
• Mac Availability: The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic became available on Mac on May 14, 2012, with a 25% discount until May 21.