During the latest Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is coming to Nintendo Switch in November. This is not the recently announced remake but a port of the classic BioWare game, meaning there won't be any substantial new content or changes to the Star Wars: KOTOR that players are already familiar with. Still, it seems like an exciting new way to play one of the medium's most beloved RPGs.
During the PlayStation Showcase 2021, Aspyr Media officially announced it is developing a full remake of Star Wars: KOTOR. The remake is expected to rework gameplay and more, with rumors indicating it will move from turn-based combat to real-time combat. The story is still largely believed to resemble what was in the original game, but Aspyr may make some changes (which could become new Star Wars canon). It's unclear if there are any plans to develop a sequel separate from the original Knights of the Old Republic 2 at this point, but it is sure that Switch owners will get to experience the original game in all its glory this fall.
During Thursday's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will come to Nintendo Switch on November 11. Aspyr will also be handling this port, just as it has with other Star Wars games. By the time KOTOR - Remake releases on PS5, the game will be fully available on almost every modern home console except for PlayStation 4 and 5. The game is currently also available on Xbox consoles via backward compatibility. Knights of the Old Republic is also available on mobile devices, and it's unknown if the Switch version will be using that version as a foundation for its own port.
It's interesting to see Aspyr is still in charge of Knights of the Old Republic despite its ongoing work on the remake. Although the original game appears to still be avoiding PlayStation consoles for the time being, the original game on Switch will join the mobile versions in providing a unique, pick-up-and-play experience not available on other supported platforms. While BioWare's most acclaimed work lives on, the studio will not be involved with the upcoming remake. Ironically, BioWare tried to remake KOTOR at one point, as well, but its attempt never got past the initial pitch phase.
There's currently no word on additional features like motion controls for the Nintendo Switch version KOTOR. Aspyr may make minor adjustments for the new port, but - based on past work - the game will likely remain largely the same. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Nintendo Switch stands the chance to give a new generation of players some context as to why it's regarded as such a classic title.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will be available for Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021.
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