Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced for PC and Consoles by Arcanaut Studios
At this year's The Game Awards, the gaming community was abuzz with the unexpected reveal of "Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic." Serving as a major return to the Star Wars RPG roots that originally put Bioware at the forefront of the industry, this new project comes from Arcanaut Studios, a developer founded in July 2025.
Helming the ambitious title is Casey Hudson, whose credits include directing the acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic as well as the Mass Effect trilogy. While Bioware is not involved in this latest entry, the leadership of Hudson—who has a storied history with both the Star Wars and RPG genres—has heightened anticipation among longtime fans.
Arcanaut Studios was established expressly to drive fresh talent and ideas into the next era of gaming, with "Fate of the Old Republic" shaping up to be its flagship endeavor. At present, official platform details remain sparse.
Arcanaut Studios has confirmed that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is in development for "PC and consoles," but has not yet named specific hardware such as the Nintendo Switch.
The studio’s formation as recently as July 2025 signals that the RPG is still in early production, and further announcements regarding target platforms, including the potential for a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version, are yet to come. The debut trailer, presented at The Game Awards, offered a brief but intriguing glimpse into the universe of Fate of the Old Republic.
The footage focused on a new protagonist who arrives with two companions on an unfamiliar planet and investigates a derelict crash site.
The narrative teaser culminated with the character confronting a mysterious creature and activating her lightsaber, effectively igniting speculation about the game's tone, characters, and place within the wider Star Wars timeline. On the question of canonicity, official statements have been restrained, neither clarifying if Fate of the Old Republic will be part of the current Star Wars canon or situated within the well-loved Legends continuity.
Since the Disney acquisition, the timeline comprising the 'Old Republic' era has generally been considered non-canon, with the 'High Republic' era now taking precedence in official lore.
Nevertheless, many fans are eager to see how classic Star Wars storytelling elements will be revisited or reimagined for modern audiences. With Casey Hudson at the helm and Arcanaut Studios aiming to make a significant mark, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is one of the most highly anticipated RPG releases on the horizon.
More information regarding its development progress, release date, and supported platforms—including any potential appearance on the Nintendo Switch or its successor—is expected in the coming months.
Helming the ambitious title is Casey Hudson, whose credits include directing the acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic as well as the Mass Effect trilogy. While Bioware is not involved in this latest entry, the leadership of Hudson—who has a storied history with both the Star Wars and RPG genres—has heightened anticipation among longtime fans.
Arcanaut Studios was established expressly to drive fresh talent and ideas into the next era of gaming, with "Fate of the Old Republic" shaping up to be its flagship endeavor. At present, official platform details remain sparse.
Arcanaut Studios has confirmed that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is in development for "PC and consoles," but has not yet named specific hardware such as the Nintendo Switch.
The studio’s formation as recently as July 2025 signals that the RPG is still in early production, and further announcements regarding target platforms, including the potential for a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version, are yet to come. The debut trailer, presented at The Game Awards, offered a brief but intriguing glimpse into the universe of Fate of the Old Republic.
The footage focused on a new protagonist who arrives with two companions on an unfamiliar planet and investigates a derelict crash site.
The narrative teaser culminated with the character confronting a mysterious creature and activating her lightsaber, effectively igniting speculation about the game's tone, characters, and place within the wider Star Wars timeline. On the question of canonicity, official statements have been restrained, neither clarifying if Fate of the Old Republic will be part of the current Star Wars canon or situated within the well-loved Legends continuity.
Since the Disney acquisition, the timeline comprising the 'Old Republic' era has generally been considered non-canon, with the 'High Republic' era now taking precedence in official lore.
Nevertheless, many fans are eager to see how classic Star Wars storytelling elements will be revisited or reimagined for modern audiences. With Casey Hudson at the helm and Arcanaut Studios aiming to make a significant mark, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is one of the most highly anticipated RPG releases on the horizon.
More information regarding its development progress, release date, and supported platforms—including any potential appearance on the Nintendo Switch or its successor—is expected in the coming months.
