KOTOR Remake: Everything You NEED To Know

[@100StarWars]

So, what are your thoughts? Do you think the Gameplay should be changed or left the same? Also I forgot to mention in the video but BIoware and EA have nothing to do with this game. Don't forget to follow me on le Twittor: twitter.com/100PerStarWars and check out Patreon to support the channel further! www.patreon.com/100PercentStarWars

[@hristo_kostov.darthmrr]

Don't fix what's not broken.

[@maxxdahl6062]

Maybe both. Same gameplay at it's base, but add more options and such.

[@xjadit7826]

Change it other wise what’s the point I absolutely love the old gameplay but if they don’t change anything it’s not a remake it’s a remaster

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh]

It's even been said by dev/s that they story and characters will remain true to the original.

[@spazzfrmthasip2124]

changed , the gameplay is horrible the rest is fine

[@LluckyStrikee]

I read a lot of comments everywhere and didn't see this one: I really hope they won't change the soundtracks of any planets and places, or any background music and themes because it would change the atmosphere by a great amount. Maybe rerecording them could work, but if I were them I'd would not touch the music related soundtracks at all. They are so unique and just perfect in both kotor games.

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

Final Fantasy X Remastered is the example I would point to of how to do remastered OSTs: Give players the choice of playing with the remastered soundtrack or the original.

[@rjt201]

abso-freaking-lutely. I just want to wander around dantooines valleys with that god damn music carressing my ear holes

[@creedflow]

I would just like if the soundtrack be full orchestra

[@DrGrabAss.]

I hope they do what FFVIIR did, which is to reorchestrate all the music from the original game, with full orchestral arrangements replacing the now-cheesy electronic music, and making them more "epic." I think a lot of the ambience music could be expanded and improved, it's mostly white noise. But the main themes and liet motifs could really end up being bangers. Even the battle music could be rearranged to fill out the music space.

[@tobinmusic]

Kotor 2 had a real orchestral soundtrack :) I would love to hear the first Kotor with a real orchestra though.

[@existentialselkath1264]

If the plot and characters are the same, this is going to be amazing. If the plot and/or characters are changed, I dont trust Disney, or the aspyr writers to not to screw it up (even without the controversial author working on the game) I'm fine if they expand on side quests, or even slightly on the main stuff, but they better not change the fundamental story I like the original gameplay, but that's not what made the game great, so they can change it as much as they like You bring up resident evil 2 as a good example of keeping everything the same. But look at resident evil 3. They seriously simplify and streamline the story, which would ruin a game like kotor

[@brianhong5070]

I honestly like the blend of real time and turned based but it’s obviously dated and plus, we all know people play Kotor for the story so they better not fuck with the story.

[@Falcone942]

100% facts

[@ZeroSensed]

What has aspyr ever done wrong? All they have done is release ports of the good old Star Wars games.

[@lt.deathicecream8836]

Assuming the plot isn't broke what kind of gameplay do you think they'll implement? If its not turn based they might do something Mass Effect-ish. Some people believe that removing the turn base/d20 playstyle will take away from the overall aesthetic of the original.

[@sarodanadian6496]

Juhani will be replaced because Kathleen Kennedy hates interesting aliens, you straight up cannot get away with a character like Canderous Ordo in today's world, and Bastilla and Revan's relationship will be a very very small part of the story and given very little attention (like all modern romances)

[@akarisaberwolf8762]

The story should stay the same. I've played and beaten both kotor games and I loved the stories of both.

[@donaldcharles3331]

No, 2 was unfinished. 2 needs to get finished so they can make 3. SWTOR is based off of what was planned but a poor representation.

[@akarisaberwolf8762]

@@donaldcharles3331 True but I was only stating my opinion on the games.

[@TonyfromTO]

I want avelone in charge of kotor2 remake with all the cut content put back in and unfinished content finally completed.

[@micaiahflores1592]

I don’t mind them taking some small liberties with the story but that being said only 10% with 90% being the original story I really really really want this to be good I will reserve judgment as we hear more but for right now I am cautiously optimistic.

[@donaldcharles3331]

@@micaiahflores1592 i wouldnt mind more world building and creating more stories for side characters. Maybe even add some more planets. I think there is a lot that they could add to make it a longer game which I would not mind. Like kind of how in Kotor 2 you divide into teams on Onderon and Dxun. Stuff like that would be cool

[@brandonvladovic2839]

Saul Karath's voice actor Robin Sachs also passed away. R.I.P. Zaeed Massani!

[@Chill_With_Will]

I'd like to see post game free roam, experience Revan's memories returning and stuff. There's a lot they could do

[@coltonkelly6303]

There's so much that could be done my mind goes wild lol not changing the current story just adding so many more characters, planets, actually flying the hawk, customizations of everything

[@t2-scoops436]

Revan: You could not live with your own failure, Disney. Where did that bring you? Back to me. I've only felt this level of hype twice before... No man's Sky... and Cyberpunk 2077... and we all know where that ended up. That being said, this game means so much more to me than any other. This game WAS my childhood. The ONLY reason I even like Star Wars is because of this game and its follow up. It terrifies me that a woman who HATES Star Wars has written the story. on the other hand if what you've said about the budget is true. you have gained my trust. OK, memes aside, I don't know what to think. I expect the worst, but hope for the best. Its to early to tell. Thanks for the update @100% Star Wars keep us in the loop

[@100StarWars]

I think cautious optimism is the best bet!

[@cranblazed5036]

the game is going to have a great story no matter what

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh]

All I want to see changed is the graphics. That's it. The RPG turn-based gameplay is what made KOTOR unique in my opinion- it made the games interesting and playable in terms of the endless possibilities of how the player wants to play the game.

[@gohanrocs12]

agreed, except maybe change the reliance on rolling an invisible 20 sided die that almost always roll low.....so many misses, lol

[@timonsolus]

The original KOTOR was a PC game ported to console. The remake KOTOR will be a console game ported to PC. So that means ‘action based gameplay’ similar to Jedi: Fallen Order. Not old-style RPG gameplay.

[@jrgon6189]

@@timonsolus I'm sorry, but you seem to have it backwards. The original KOTOR was initially an XBOX exclusive, and was afterwards ported to PC. Besides that though, I wouldn't be surprised if a real-time combat system is implemented in the remake in this case. Though I'd rather see the original turn-based combat system still in place, as the OP pointed out here, because it was such an integral part of the original game.

[@CsDanex21]

tbh I'd love a combat system close to final fantasy 7 remake's. it's action based but has some turn based elements injected in. or a dragon age-esque combat would be great as well.

[@ILLMATICFREDDY]

It’d be cool to have a more enhanced version of the turn base though, modern dated

[@STRZB001]

I just looked up KOTOR. I haven’t played this game in almost eight or nine years. The fact that you closely matched your voice with the movement of characters mouths makes me puss even more for this announcement. Thank you mate.

[@stephen8805]

If they change the story it will be a huge let down. The EU will always be my favourite part of Star Wars. It can never be topped.

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh]

Direct quotes from the dev/s say that the story and characters will remain unchanged

[@jasewildheart]

It will be smothered in woke agenda.

[@HonestHappyHater]

@@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh What quotes? Seriously, please post them, because that might restore hope in hearts of many KotOR fans

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh]

@@HonestHappyHater Lead Producer, Ryan Treadwell: We’re rebuilding it from the ground up with the latest tech to match the groundbreaking standard of innovation established by the original, all while staying true to its revered story... We’re rebuilding one of the greatest RPGs of all time for a new generation with modern tech, features, visuals, and more while maintaining the integrity of the story and characters that we’ve come to cherish.”

[@HonestHappyHater]

@@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh That's not the same as "we are not going to touch the story". Keep in mind that after all the sequels were supposed to "stay true" to the OT. I appreciate the positivity though. This game will be a lot better if the way, you interpret this quote is 100% true

[@rasplez9889]

Fallen order with RPG elements, perfect. Just wonder how you can remake a bioware game without bioware.

[@Jayweezee96]

There are OG Bioware developers working on it

[@Peter-nj5wy]

current bioware really isn't the bioware from 2003, most of those people have left already

[@dennyallman5399]

I’d like to see a 100% faithful remake, still an RPG, maybe just with updated graphics. For 2003, this game is great, but now it looks slightly dated. KotOR is the best Star Wars game ever made, and I cannot wait for this!

[@dankmemes7658]

I agree but the combat system is pretty ass. I’m doing my annual and play through and I always end up hating the combat all over again. I like that it’s animated and strategic but at the end of the day it’s slow, clunky, and boring.

[@afxquest6167]

@@dankmemes7658 facts

[@jordanc9169]

I think as a remake, I would like them to revamp the combat system completely. You have to strike a balance between the old fans and the new generation (gameplay wise, not story wise) and with games like Jedi Fallen Order or Dark Souls, you can clearly see what checks the boxes for this new era of gaming. And if they could pull off a combat system like that but make it their own, I’m all about it

[@ItsDendeBish]

KOTOR 1 & 2 were so ahead of their time. I hope so greatly that they keep the turn base type style of the originals even though I know that type of gaming is a bit outdated. For true KOTOR fans though I believe it would be a perfect thing as far as nostalgia goes. Life is good!! So excited for this. One up for the 90’s babies who played this as a kiddo and all who’ve been fans of Star Wars KOTOR.

[@deadshot4245]

hard to say because its good but at the same time real time combat and stances to learn and change up mid fight and force powers more open to free flow would also be grand and give you more of a skill ceiling to learning how to fight either way is great but i always thought Kotor with the jedi academy combat but add some of that arkham spiderman vibe where you have block parry riposte dodge jumping crouching control of the swings and force power in the moment and the ability for lightsaber battles to have it where they can counter your attack and you have to counter and and so on until you can find an opening. some quality blaster combat would be a lot of fun and taking a note from survivor on platforming could never hurt along with blaster and saber combat.

[@Delod]

The game should be remade with updated graphics and systems to support that update. It should also have the ability (mostly because it's been done in other games) to have either Turn Based or Real Time combat. Turn based mode could be like it was before in the original game, and that is known to most of us. Real time Combat mode would need adjustments however, I feel like the stats that dictate how Turn Based works wouldn't really translate as well as you'd think in Real Time mode. I think all stats through the game would need a tweak to account for the different pace and method of combat. If I had to choose one or the other however, Real Time although appealing, wouldn't be as good as Turn based here merely because that would deviate more towards unknown territory with KotoR vs. sticking with the story as we know it (that being your combat is part of the story too). I think the most important thing in regards to gameplay however is creating a more open world rather than all the loading screens we experience in the original game. I know that's just a limitation of the technical aspects of what Bioware was working with at the time, but I can also see that breaking the game in terms of its enjoyability if it's not appropriately fleshed out. The other thing alongside that is making sure the areas we explore are less linear and much larger than what we got in the original. This would open up more side story additions that they could do if they wanted to, and more importantly, open the possibility of adding in cut content which you've already explained there is definitely cut content worth having. My biggest fear if they went the open world route/added content, is it coudl dilute the feel of the original game's story pace and I certainly don't want that either. Another request would be to finally have a voice actor for Revan, and make sure there's male and female iterations of such. I get wanting to immerse yourself into the game and pretend that it's you talking (with you reading in your voice or really whatever voice you choose), but I feel like that could actualy benefit the story overall by having a well read set of lines for Revan. To top that, make sure that there are Dark and Light side readings of lines too (I know this is a pipe dream here), that would add gusto to the character as a whole and also add a bit of distinctiveness to your character than before (where all we got was either a blue or red background and a look change). Lastly, I think another major thing they need to update is character customization both of the character itself, but of armor too. I would love to see the old armor styles, no doubt there especially if they get that HD look, but I would also like a hell of a lot more options in that realm too. Part of what draws me to an RPG is not only the story but how my character looks in that story too. I want my character to look badass, sound badass, and do badass things while saving the galaxy and I honestly felt that way when I was a teen playing this game originally. I wanted this game so bad I traded in my PS2 with over 2 dozen games JUST to get enough money to buy a new Xbox and KotoR. I love this game and I'm so happy it's being updated!!

[@100StarWars]

I'd love a voice actor too!

[@JacenSolo0]

Idk there's something quite charming and unique about the fact that there's no voice actor

[@FlymanMS]

No voice actor please, F4 did it and it was awful.

[@theyoungwolf9852]

Agreed one of the changes I really hope they make is revan has a voice actor

[@carlosarizcun_97]

Combat is gonna be like fallen order or tfu, not gonna be turns, a remake is a remake, that means complete changes, not just graphics,also mechanics, everything in kotor is great, but outdated, people want new stuff and since this is disney and this is a remake that will canonize this story (or so it seems?), even the story will change, hopefully in a good way, as i think we all want to play more as Revan during the mandalorian wars, or as Darth revan, not just the character with amnesia that sees flashbacks all the time until he finally remembers, hopefully those flashbacks are playable and hopefully we can play as more characters, and i don't care if we don't get to create a character or if we don't have to make choices tbh, if things are done the right way, i'm cool with changes

[@fennoman9241]

Am I the only one who likes the combat style of kotor 1 and 2 ?

[@129das]

No But an updated version be great.

[@cathd5675]

I like it

[@danpatterson2346]

No. I liked it too.

[@CaptainArn]

I want the same kind of then based thing that KOTOR had but a healthy expansion on the importance of certain skills and a lot more options for feats and force powers. Im actually playthroughing it atm being a Scoundrel - Consular and tbh one of the things I'm feeling about it is that it really seems like the game itself funnels you into Soldier - Guardian in terms of what's actually optimal. Particularly for pure lightside as a lot of the light side powers don't seem to actually care that much about your Cha or Wis scores. I guess what I mean is no matter what combo of background, Jedi type and side of the force you choose I want there to be a fun, viable way of playing for each.

[@kirbyspog2406]

This is what I want too

[@jezusmylord]

i really dont care if this is canon or not to be honest, I just want it to be good.

[@jett_lea]

If anything, I think I'd prefer it to be legends. Making it canon would mean that there needs to be a definitive story. Part of the magic of these games was that the decisions you made altered the course of the game. It can't really be canon if there are different endings, because there wouldn't be any story continuity (which is essentially what canon is.)

[@100StarWars]

that's a mood haha

[@wunderfuls]

RPG mechanics with Jedi Knight Academy Combat would be the shit.

[@lindenduffourc2044]

Absolutely. Or even force unleashed type combat

[@ZeroSensed]

I only issue I have with JA's combat is the lack of block

[@100StarWars]

Jedi Knight Academy huh? Interesting

[@Do_not_at_me_bro]

Thank you for putting this video out. With everyone freaking out about this being a remake I had no idea how I felt about it. This video helped me understand things especially in explaining what a remake is and how it's different from a reboot. I have a feeling I'll be having a good time playing this game when it comes out. Some prime examples of reboots are: Ghostbusters 2016 MIB Saints Row StarWars Battlefront 1&2/ squadrons Some examples of remakes are: Freaky Friday & The Parent Trap Final Fantasy 7 Remake Mario Party Superstars Any live action Disney remake of the classics

[@kaybeeglide]

Well, doesn’t matter to me to much about gameplay; anything “current” should suffice. All I’m concerned about now is will I get a KOTOR II remake?

[@c05ta21]

Surely if the first remake goes well... they'd definitely do it if its not already in plan for the future

[@100StarWars]

Let's wait for this one first before we get to the best game ;)

[@runnersshade6612]

I think it would still be good to keep it similar to the original. I love having the ability to pause the game, analyze what's going on, and maybe make choices before I get utterly destroyed

[@hattoripool1533]

I think they should add back cut content for the remake

[@jezusmylord]

there wasnt much cut content for the first game man

[@ZeroSensed]

Just a planet that doesn't sound very interesting

[@100StarWars]

Maybe bring Sleheyron back?

[@micaiahflores1592]

I wouldn’t mind a 70/30 split Between generally original content for the game and what was already established As I’ve never really liked DND but I’ve loved Kotor 1and 2 and they do that extremely well now I hope they take a potentially. Final fantasy seven stands with the D&D style and the new modern free battle period. I have lately been getting into D and D through watching twitch streams and the mechanics all make complete sense in story lore. At least from the DND campaigns that I have been listening to as of late while I have been working.

[@Oodelally]

They wouldn’t dare to change the story! The only thing KOTOR 1 needs is an influence system like KOTOR 2!

[@cathd5675]

Ouiii but everybody Jedi already. I always wanted mission to get trained to a Jedi though

[@chokoon21]

Nothing can beat the charm of the original

[@route77productions]

STALKER 2 is a Console Exclusive at Launch for Xbox, despite being a "Console Exclusive" it's releasing on PC at launch. The Medium was also the same situation. Xbox Console Exclusive at launch alongside a PC release.

[@Baguette_Lord]

i want them to make a balance between games we have now like fallen order and games like we had then, the original kotor games, where u make builds based on different attributes and get force powers/feats as u level but then u fight similar to how u do in fallen order. if its like that and the story and characters r the same it'd literally be my fav game no question.

[@drewbagel7739]

I would hope for more updated combat in a more action rpg style. And rather than change the story we know and love, they should add content that does not conflict with that story. For example additional side quests and maybe more locations (same way yavin was added without messing with the main arc)

[@timonsolus]

Will probably be Jedi: Fallen Order style gameplay.

[@gentaman2312]

@@timonsolus I'd hope it would be more action rpg than Fallen Order

[@MrApex-xz2ge]

I agree! Perhaps they could expand on Yavin and maybe allow Revan and his party to go to Yavin 4.

[@100StarWars]

I agree. I'd love for them to go backwards and let us explore a bit more into the past.

[@129das]

That would change the fundamentals of the game.

[@SrbijaCG]

Ok, question for Aspyr: When I choose to set Revan to my preferred gender, will Bastila refer to Revan by the correct pronoun while she speaks about Revan and narrates? Or are you gonna ruin the game by calling Revan "they" throughout the story? -> honestly, since I was a kid I was in love with Bastila.

[@xanider5098]

People who make a big deal about minor shit like this are just as annoying as those woke idiots.

[@dankmemes7658]

It would kinda spoil the twist if she were to use anything other than they. Players are gonna notice that Bastila changes Revan’s pronoun based on the player character’s gender

[@thegarboarto]

It really doesn’t ruin the game at all. It won’t spoil the twist and they would have to record less lines.

[@SrbijaCG]

@@dankmemes7658 Revan is a male. So he should be referred to by the male pronoun- he.

[@SrbijaCG]

@@thegarboarto Revan is a male in legends. Its both proven in comics and the book. So there is no reason to speculate otherwise.

[@Kyfas7]

The thing that breaks my heart with exclusivity is that if it extends too long, I'll have to choose between avoiding any spoilers and wait until it comes out on PC, or watch streams (like your for example) to ride the hype train in real time together with everyone. Buying a PS5 is tempting.. but I can't pay 5k for a console for a single game, even if it's Kotor. I guess it' best to wait to know more. EDIT: About gameplay, definitely update the mechanics! DnD turned based mechanic did not and do not age well. FF7R did it masterfully. In fact all they need to do is make it exactly like, or slightly better than what was done in Fallen Order.

[@alaricpumani5372]

Dude it's the same for everyone for every game, spoilers will be everywhere on KZbin by just the video picture. And having a ps5 exclusivity doesn't change everything. It's funny how pcist forget Rdr2 or GtaV 🙄aka THE best selling game

[@Kyfas7]

@@alaricpumani5372 Heh! xD To this day I know absolutely nothing about Rdr2, and I was able to avoid any spoilers for GTA5, having only seen characters on youtube doing out of context things. So in the particular case of the kotor remake, avoiding spoilers will not be hard, as it never is, but if it takes too long for it to come to PC, I might just have to watch a stream, thus spoiling it myself for the purpose of riding the hype train at the same time as anyone else. That's what I meant and in that sense it's not the same for every game.

[@rjt201]

Thanks for the explanation of all of that, awesome to hear your takes on this game's future. I think the turn based system worked well in the original, especially because you have two others that you can prepare pre and mid fight with rather than witcher's combat style that I think could only cater to a solo experience. After thinking about it especially with today's tech they could make the turn based system really good looking and fluid feeling, the combat pausing when switching, the transition of switching to the next person and what not. Maybe even add a camera shifter for a wider view or a zoom option once you've dialed in your attacks, the original did lack a lot with camera views and angles, possibly could add a first/third person view. All while still allowing pausing to setup more attacks. Also now that I also have a good reference for what a remake is, I'm just thinking about the RE2 remake and how incredible they made that same game from the ground up and it's blowing my mind imagining what they could accomplish with a kotor remake.

[@superdougie4637]

Really they won’t need to change all that much if the KOTOR era became canon. Sure some small details will change but the story as a whole can easily remain the same, it’s nearly 4,000 years before the Skywalker saga, anything could’ve existed in that time.

[@noodles7193]

I’m fairly certain in canon the hyperdrive wasn’t invented until 1000 BBY but I could be wrong on that

[@100StarWars]

Sadly they would need to change *many* things

[@MatthewOlney]

They should defo update the combat. Even if it’s just up to SWTOR standards

[@ILLMATICFREDDY]

I’d be fine with even Dragon Age inquisition combat, gives you the option to pause just like KOTOR or strategize during combat

[@Kai-nn9sw]

I doubt they'll drastically change the story because The Old Republic is still a thing. Any serious continuity changes are gonna cause problems for them. What they should do is incorporate all the lore around KOTOR created after the game. For example, I'd love if Meetra was referenced or shown in flashbacks or something.

[@michaelmaruszewski5323]

I’d personally be cool if it came as a packaged deal consisting of both games KotOR 1 and 2

[@TheManOfBread]

Honestly I wouldn't mind if the fighting was changed to be similar to something like Fallen Order or God Of War 4.

[@edusrocha_]

I was thinking about that, but one thing keeps bothering me... The party system is a HUGE part of the KOTOR experience, how would that look like with a more simplified soulslike combat? I havent played the Final Fantasy remake, but im assuming it still has the party system and a combat that is somewhat reminiscent of the original turn-based one, i hope they go the same route for KOTOR

[@TheManOfBread]

@@edusrocha_ Yeah that is true now that I think about that, if they were to make the combat like Fallen order or something similar, they could implement a character switching mechanic similar to how Batman: Arkham Knight handled the Batman and Nightwing segments, allowing you to quickly switch between the characters even mid combat. That would allow the new combat system and the party mechanic to work well together.

[@carlosarizcun_97]

@@edusrocha_ i don't think old kotor mechanics are gonna be a thing, if anything, it's gonna be like the new guardians of the galaxy or final fantasy, or we'll play different missions that will allow us to play as different characters and that combat will be like fallen order. Even the story will change probably, hopefully in a good way and everything will be done the right way and everything that changes just adds to the already good old game, but who knows

[@michaelm9211]

Why would they hire a writer for a game that already exists? They are going to reboot this into Disney cannon.

[@michaelm9211]

Also I want a 1 to 1 remake. Same thing with updated graphics.

[@MrEffectfilms]

It honestly wouldn't make sense to be rebooted into canon. First of all I don't mind that anyway as long as it's done with care. Secondly, considering how much they'd have to change to do that almost renders the idea of remaking this game at all pointless. Obviously some changes here and there are going to happen and that's fine. Change isn't inherently bad and in fact can result in some excellent new additions. Perfect example is the Resident Evil 2 remake, I've loved the original since I was a kid but now I hardly ever touch it because the remake is just so much better. It took chances with certain ideas and characters and an amazing game was crafted as a result. Imagine for instance if we got to visit the planet Sleheyron, which was planned to be in the original game but never made it. It's the planet where Yuthura Bann is from and if we could visit that planet first before Korriban it would add new context to her characterization because we'd already be familiar with her home world. Just one example of how changes with this game could be a great thing if done properly.

[@jrgon6189]

My sincerest hope here is that the writing being done is only for the purpose of adding on to the original content, and not rewriting the original content. But I can't say I'm optimistic right now...

[@jakethebard]

Aspyr and Lucasfilm both confirmed that it was coming to PC as well.

[@100StarWars]

Indeed they have!

[@The_Texorcist]

I hope they will be using this remake to make the Revan story we all know and love canon. As far as changes go I am sure they will get rid of the turn based combat. It’s something we all know and love as this was still a popular game mechanic at the time but things change, the game industry and norms change. I think that they will change the gameplay to be closer to Mass Effect where there are turn based elements like stopping the action to make choices as to using biopics, giving teammates commands etc but not like it was in KOTOR. I am still in a wait and see stage, I want to be excited but honestly I don’t wanna get my hopes too high. What I do hope for is that it is at least successful enough for perhaps a remake of KOTOR 2 with all the content that Obsidian had to cut from the original.

[@eyeam19able]

Great content like always. Your perspective is informative. Im.hoping for a more active form of combat. Jade empire esque might be nice but I'm open to whatever they do. I hope they do a reboot rather than remaster

[@creedflow]

I would like it if the gameplay would be sort of like a third person action open world game, like Horizon Zero Dawn fused with Fallen Order with all of the rpg progression and abilities left intact

[@warblerab2955]

I hope this means we will also get a Kotor 2 remake(this time with the game completely finished), perhaps finally Kotor 3.

[@liamwalton3469]

Literally like we should of got the HK assassin factory storyline and the droid planet M4-78 storyline where we would of found Master Lonna Vash alive with her Padawan Kaah Ohtok plus had an extra companion in Devaronian Jedi Knight Dvakvar Grahrk if they had finished KOTOR 2. Plus they could of had us be able to send Kaevee the Padawan found in the ruined Jedi enclave on Dantooine to Khoonda to meet Master Vrook and become his Padawan alongside Ahrnell the force sensitive mercenary found in the crystal caves

[@tarecalibrav1642]

Now, interesting wording on Console Launch Exclusive... which I hope we get word on some time soon... PC is typically not considered a Console, so it COULD come to PC at the same time... I hope so... like, I have a PS5, but FUCK exclusivity, it's anti-consumer bullshit and you should NEVER defend it. You aren't that company, you stand to profit nothing from console exclusivity. If anything, with PS5 having a massively smaller market share currently (no small part due to supply shortages), it's a detriment to the channel as it reduces to number of people who could be pulled in to this great series. We're already here to watch you, the diehard fans, the new fans are what can propel you and this console exclusivity cuts an entire portion of the pie off from the fandom.

[@100StarWars]

Don't worry, I'm not defending the game being exclusive. As a matter of fact, I'm making an update video on this tomorrow!

[@TheWholeGrainBread_Real]

The reason why many think the "console launch exclusive" is because many are saying it's launching on PS5 then PC later. That's the reports that are going around which makes many think that is what the "console launch" part means in the exclusive. Also, the fact that it's a partnership deal between Sony, Aspyr, and Lucasfilm Games seems like it says a lot too. There were also Tweets saying that "this is not an exclusive, it's launching on PC too" makes it seem like its going to be a console exclusive. There is a lot of evidence pointing to a console exclusive but it also seems very muddy at the same time.

[@jonathanpontvik6922]

This better be as good as the old one, it's my absolute favourite Star Wars game of all time, play it once a year still since it's launch in 2003. 🙏🏼😍

[@Plumpus3545]

I respect your opinion but I think KOTOR 2 better.

[@archerdark7524]

Yuthura as a possible companion is sounds good to me.

[@maximillianschlundt7737]

Tom Kane (Uthar Wynn, Vandar Tokare), who as we probably all know has been forced to retire, and Ed Asner (Master Vrook) who passed away at the end of August will also unfortunately not be able to reprise their roles.

[@tonytom5242]

Played but never finished... looking forward to this

[@NagaSadow97]

Honestly I'd like the choice to switch between turn-based and real-time combat. It's been done in games before, and I think it would be great to allow players to play how they want. It would also likely sell better to a wider group of people, as some people simply despise one form of combat or the other and would refuse to buy it due to that. I know quite a few people like this.

[@botekate]

The main story can not be changed or simplified in any way. Everything around it, as far as side quests are concerned, can be changed to make a new, fresh experience even for players who played the original.

[@100StarWars]

I would like some more stuff set before the original game.

[@brimbon_duke]

SWTOR background music brings back some good ol'memories ☺️

[@rddsknk89]

Why didn’t you mention that the game is confirmed to be coming to PC as well? I feel like that would make a lot of people feel better about it

[@100StarWars]

You are right, I got so caught up in the PS5 point I completely forgot to mention it being on PC. Was my mistake.

[@FlymanMS]

If they don't keep Bastila's under garment as skimpy as in original we'll riot.

[@Silver_Ws_t]

I just hope it’s good enough to get KOTOR 2 a remake as well.

[@KheptlaxaXonu]

It's so easy to change so much with simple dialog alterations. Something a *writer* would be hired for.

[@GentlemanJacque]

I will say that I am curious as to how they would change the combat system, IF they are. Would they perhaps let you switch between the new one and the old? I guess I just have to sit here and wait to find out

[@aronjones7076]

The game without a shadow of a doubt should stay the same in terms of story and characters, music and so on. For me I’d like to see added content more specifically in the area of character customisation and cosmetics like clothing and what not. Some other aspects I’d like to see implemented would be things from other Star Wars games that I personally found great, such as lightsaber customisation almost similar to the fallen order and I would also love it if our character had a voice and had the ability to speak like mass effect or the old republic sort of thing.

[@johnmellan1732]

Our character having a voice is one sure fire way to fuck this up, terrible idea.

[@skullguy39]

I'm a year late. I want Jedi Knight gameplay with the kotor remake, but that's just me, I doubt that'd be the better option, but it's a personal favorite

[@ZelikPaisen]

If you go on the official star wars instagram page and look at the description of the kotor remake post it says "Coming to PlayStation 5 and PC" so it probably will get a PC release around the same time as the PS5 release but it will be an time exclusive for PS5 in regards for consoles.

[@ravipeiris4388]

It's coming on the PC as well. It's coming on the PlayStation and it's a company exclusive since it was never released for the PS in 2003.

[@TheRealAlfkerensky]

I agree that, If this is going to be canon, then likely Disney will want to change/adapt some things, but it's still way too early to tell. As for your question, ideally I'd like both. A more action RPG type of combat to get with the times, but also have the old style of turn based ability queueing type of combat. In the end, it'll probably depend on the engine, and how easy it is to do one or the other.

[@highlordsarasutaalon96]

they definitely should keep the gameplay really enjoyed it also great video

[@100StarWars]

Thanks Rob!

[@Fr3elancerflorida]

I can only hope that the devs are going to keep the story we know and love. I can't wait to hear Carth tell me to ask him more about himself later.

[@100StarWars]

I'm confident they will haha

[@aceshigh1116]

Sony exclusive? Lol, they might want to port that to PC sooner than later or risk spending half of the budget on protecting their source code from 30-somethings who already had to wait 20 years for this nugget of nostalgia.

[@lindenduffourc2044]

🤣

[@100StarWars]

xD

[@henryschriemer1133]

Yeah if it’s ps5 exclusive, I will find a way to play it on my pc, fuck that shit! This isn’t Far Cry or Halo, it’s Star Wars, it should be available on all platforms that can handle it.

[@carlosarizcun_97]

@@henryschriemer1133 it's been said that the launch will be exclusive for ps5 consoles and pc, excluding only xbox, hopefully that's true

[@henryschriemer1133]

Carlos Arizcun Ramos do you know if it’s coming to Xbox eventually?

[@stevenh5624]

I wonder how the combat system woyld be, hopefully like a hybrid of Kotor and fallen order style

[@brandonjones5879]

I’m kind of split on this. Part of me loves the D&D turn based style. But another part of me is interested in seeing what they could come up with. I’m also wondering if they change the combat to action rpg will that limit the amount of actions you can perform. Because as much as I like FF7R the abilities and combination of materia was scaled down in order to match a more flowing level of combat. So will they have to get rid of things like the different builds you could make with your Jedi in favor of making combat flow better.

[@Ronin_Vector]

I would love to see a way to have the legends version and Disney version connect in some way like FF7 and the FF7 Remake do.

[@Archeantus_]

I would like to see a Skyrim-esque style of character creation and skill tree. I would want a Jedi Outcast/Academy style combat. If they could nail these w/the heart & soul of Kotor, it would be legendary. Then if it's successful, we could get a full/proper remake of Kotor 2. That's a future worth hoping for.

[@zacharymurray1639]

I really hope that they leave lots of things alone..the music, the controls, the dialogue, the story. I'd like to see additions/extras to these things without taking anything away. definitely a complete overhaul on the graphics, combat, and no glitches would be great. I have beaten both KOTOR 1&2 dozens of times and are by far my most favorite games, I'm very excited for a remake I just hope they don't screw it up.

[@deepaksingh-ku9uf]

hype is real i need such games , i am about to finish up the mass effect remaster trilo and i need something on the same caliber

[@1310beth]

What are the odds this remake ever makes it to the Switch? Aspyr has made other Star Wars games for the Switch so I have got some hope...

[@elliott1996jsr]

I feel like I’ve chose the right system to start with for this generation last 2 gens I started with Xbox and over time I got a PlayStation for exclusives games with ps4 that became my main system after a while so this time I started with ps5 with hopes of getting a Xbox further down the line

[@barkasz6066]

Regarding the gameplay, I really am unsure. On the one hand, I am somewhat nostalgic for the turn based combat, and considering all the skills in the game, a strategic system like that could be beneficial. On the other hand, gameplay was not the strength of KotOR even back in 2003. People did not really play the game for the fun and engaging gameplay, they played because the characters, story and world were so engaging. I cannot really imagine turn based combat in a AA or AAA flagship-type game for a 2023+ audience. Considering how the Apeiron fan project wanted realtime combat, I would not be surprised if the combat ended up being more like Jedi Fallen Order's. Maybe you could have some sort of rotary wheel or tactical screen like in Mass Effect to choose which item / power / skill you want to use, have some hotkeys and blam, good luck?

[@barkasz6066]

Finally some clear talk instead of reactionary bullshit. Also a great example of a remake is Mafia: Definitive Edition. It's the same characters and the exact same story, but they expanded on the original, fleshed out characters, changed a couple of missions so it makes more narrative sense, etc. You should really pick up that game, it's wonderful.

[@PrincessTS01]

SWTOR had a $150 million for a game budget in released 2011

[@100StarWars]

SWTOR is an mmo, their budgets are usually much more sizeable.

[@atin8996]

I'm not sure about the gameplay honestly. I could see them doing something like mess effect or fallen order though I know bioware isn't on the team. The only thing I'm thinking of is are they going to keep the need to switch characters to use their latent abilities over your own, or are they going to stream line it. Character customization felt like a heavy part and I'm sure people would complain if they didn't keep that. You could argue that games like skyrim deal with that in a way or even fallen order where you more pick your combos and force powers so I could see them doing something like that. I think it would be a cool experience to have that more play your fight out rather than selecting an option. I'm excited regardless. But you know what this really means. We get an HD Ebon Hawk. 🤤 and for those of us who like model kits there's going to be some cool kitbashing.

[@charlestownsend9280]

I'm happy for them to change a few elements to update the game, like fixing bugs, adding cut content and even a few things that they would have liked to have done at the time but couldn't, updating gameplay (like combat, maybe have an option for classic and modern), updating customisation, updating the graphics, updating the controls (like for the racing section), making relationships available for all characters (I don't see why female revan can't have the same relationships as male revan and vice versa, it's the 21st century), etc, just general quality updates. When it comes to canon if it is to be canon it would have to be changed to fit in with the rest of canon. If you want it to be canon you have to have the story changed slightly and if you don't want the story changed slightly then it won't be canon.

[@ajoel624]

Let’s keep in mind tho that Aspyr put out the Port of KOTOR for Mac. Now I found that port was extremely buggy, however 15+ years have passed since that port and I’d imagine that a lot more care will be put into this

[@Plumpus3545]

I hope it has more customization and more lightsaber crystals

[@kenlantz4906]

Probably dumb question, but is this both KOTOR 1&2 combined or just the first game?

[@IllevaSWTOR]

I understand people's caution, because it is such a beloved game for so many players. However, I am so happy you brought up Resident Evil 2 remake, because that is a critically aclaimed remake. I am not just hyped beyond belief. I am excited, because I believe in the people working on it. I think this is going to be great! To answer the QOTD: I am looking forward to an updated combat system. Something more action and fluent, but not full blown Jedi: Fallen Order. I know of a lot of people who struggle with the action combat style and I would hate seeing people growing sour due to its combat.

[@100StarWars]

I think Fallen Order is too specifically Dark Souls-esque. It needs something else.

[@IllevaSWTOR]

@@100StarWars I agree. I was not used to that kinda combat when I tried the first time, so I had to go down to Padawan. I have however since completed it on Grand Master :D

[@FirebirdPhoenix87]

Regarding a few voice actors that likely will have to be recast: John Cygan you mentioned and that still hurts to this day. Ed Asner who voiced Vrook Lamar (as of typing this comment) recently passed away due to natural causes. Tom Kane (Vandar, Uthar Wynn, and countless many) recently retired due to his stroke damaging his ability to speak (wasn't his choice and no doubt he still wishes to return). Robin Sachs (Saul Karath) died of a heart attack in early 2013 (still hard to believe to this day). Although it won't be the same without them, it is understandable.

[@100StarWars]

I only just learned about Robin Sachs/Saul Karath.... Extremely saddening.

[@FirebirdPhoenix87]

@@100StarWars No kidding. He was fantastic in Dragon Age: Origins as well as Mass Effect 2 and 3.

[@Catarinasunnergren]

I would die for a VR experience! Like the gameplay of Tales From the Galaxy's Edge but as a proper RPG

[@Grivian]

I'm not sure that they realize how much they can fuck this up. Because Kotor is more than a game for many of us,

[@kieran6610]

I would love to keep it koror themed with classic RPG combat potentially more modernised similar to the old republic games mechanics

[@aarroncannon1590]

You could also make a video about a list of new things you would wanna see in the remake, you know.

[@100StarWars]

I may do that! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Pansapistolas]

As to your question at the end if it is 1rst/3rd person i'd say melee combat like fallen order mixed with ranged combat of battlefront. If it was a top down turnbase i'd prefer it to be heavy and vibrant like Divinity Original Sin 2.

[@alexn4872]

If we could get the RPG elements of the original KotOR with combat/gameplay elements to the likes of force unleashed or fallen order that would be so dope. I’m hoping they keep the original story at its base but add in new side stories or extend/create new content on top of the old. Maybe new worlds, a clear path to DLC and so on.

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

It’s in our best interest this is a PlayStation exclusive. PlayStation gives huge budgets to their games and also use it the best way possible. The game is gonna look and okay incredibly if Sony invests in it.

[@GSG9CO]

ya they are also know to over extend and screw over developers at every opportunity

[@ironwar1863]

I think I would like to be able to go to a planet that is an active war zone between the republic and the sith. That your chooses on it would end up affecting the final battle by either give us more troops in the star forge, more ships in the space battle, or sith on the star forge joining up with us and helping us to take down malak. That would be cool as hell.

[@SoteroA]

The Fact that PS has direct involvement into this game… makes this exciting.

[@GSG9CO]

i disagree sony went down the rabbit hole and is slowly learning not to listen to twitterati types but this was never released on sony originally if i remember kinda feels like they need titles to get there systems bought i only know like 3 ppl with one everyone else i know in my town has an xbox or a pc or a Nintendo

[@SoteroA]

@@GSG9CO all consoles need to get titles in order to sell… it’s what they do. And what does your comment has to do with what I said about Sony’s involvement on the title?

[@GSG9CO]

@@SoteroA Sony got woke and is notorious for trying to screw over developers and push there idea into the product in other words its a bad thing that its a timed exclusive as this lets them and there investors influence the product

[@SoteroA]

@@GSG9CO yup… that’s why they’re the market leaders… theyre an evil empire.

[@GSG9CO]

@@SoteroA yep because the weak willed will support anything as long as there conferrable and happy and dont have to see the evil behind the curtain im no better i like Xbox and PCs i don't mind Sony i just hate the controllers

[@OldRepublicPodcastORP]

I'm excited for this game! I think the remake will be the same with some expanded content.

[@splashnskillz37]

Hopefully that will admited into Canon in official form

[@OldRepublicPodcastORP]

@@splashnskillz37 If the game isn't canon, we will at least get some aspects that are canon.

[@HonestHappyHater]

@@splashnskillz37 Hopefully, it'll never get admited into Canon. 1. Any rewrites to "make the story fit" are both oportunities to fuck up the story and windows to more rewrites that aren't exactly needed or made for the better. In other words, at best prepare to have chunks of the story rewritten by new authors (and considerng that we live in Disney era SW, it should raise all the red flags) or have the story modified to the writer's heart's content. Expect Juhani's sexual orientation to become her main character trait, expect Tatooine to be replaced with Jakku etc. 2. It would essentialy be taking another work of art, putting a new logo over it and saying "I made dis". KotOR is an integral part of Expanded Universe, bringing people to the franchise (without being a movie) for around 20 years now. Moving it to Canon not only further implies that EU is not truly SW, and things need to be "uplifted" from there, but also it gives Canon superior stories to uplift it

[@splashnskillz37]

@@HonestHappyHater Fuck nah, get the OG story into canon, don't change the story just add the canon that exists in the time that's pretty little things and done, pretty much the Zygerian empire existing along with the Rakata Infinite Empire and being slavers, done

[@splashnskillz37]

@@HonestHappyHater Good, that's the goal, make the canon better and the whole continuity improve as a whole

[@ChristopherCronin90s]

Just buy it no matter what and we’ll finally be closer to getting KOTOR 3

[@azureking2980]

Legends was made non-canon, because disney refused to pay anyone royalties. Even stole some writers stories too, that's how lots of people had an inkling on what Rei, Kylo, and Snoke were.

[@nunya_bizniz]

I loved the dnd 3rd edition based combat. I understood it before ever playing it because I have played dnd and also had played baldurs gate. THAC0 was just simple math but I also understood people not comfortable with the system.

[@100StarWars]

Would you like to see KOTOR Remake be like Baldurs Gate 3 then perhaps?

[@nunya_bizniz]

@@100StarWars not isometric. I'd prefer they made it exactly the same as kotor 1 & 2, but I know that's not happening. I like the dragon age origin and kotor style pause when you want. It can get quite tactical and if the enemy ai is well done it can be challenging. I know most people want to have faster paced combat though.

[@DA-to6gi]

If it's an exclusive then I'll be glad to see the next elder Scrolls esxclusive for X box too.

[@Zamppa86]

Dragon Age-stylish gameplay would be the one I would like the most.

[@VerdantJedi]

Nah.. Witcher 3.

[@adailydoseofliquid2600]

I hope it's gonna be on pc dude I hella loved this game as a kid I just bought kotor 1 and 2 on steam for 6 bucks they're on sale for like 3 bucks each

[@botekate]

Upgraded character creation and customization. Combat similar to TOR instead of KOTOR, but with parry and miss chance (to incentivize upgrading certain trees)

[@100StarWars]

SWTOR huh? Interesting.

[@Owenthomas1991]

Aspire were working on this like 8 years ago they were looking for people funding it as it was being done in there spare time. Many thought is was gonna get shut down when Disney bought starwars out