For a minute there, a full-on remake of Obsidian Entertainment’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 was apparently in development. However, the project appears to have been put on hold, according to a new report.
According to Game File’s reporting, new legal documents revealed that Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games were working on a full remake of KOTOR 2. Codenamed “Juliet” in the files, the project was a modern remake of the iconic 2004 RPG and was in development alongside the KOTOR remake, which developer Saber Interactive said is still coming. However, per Game File and unlike the KOTOR remake, development on the KOTOR II remake has ceased as recently as March 2025. Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly explained in depositions about the drama surrounding KOTOR II that, had the remake come to fruition, it would’ve contained the cut DLC that was teased when the game was announced for Nintendo Switch in 2022.
“‘Juliet’ was the codename for a project where we were going to do a full remake of KOTOR II,” Reilly said. [It would have featured] modern art, modern gameplay, you know, keep the story and the characters and the general–the general content of KOTOR II, but remake it for modern hardware and modern machines with updated graphics and all those kinds of things. It was something we were discussing with Aspyr. … The plan was that we would remake the content that was in the RCM as it relates to Star Wars in that Juliet project.”
It’s exciting to hear about the potential for a full remake of such a beloved game! The original has such a rich story and characters, so a modern take could really breathe new life into it. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
absolutely left a lasting impact on fans. A remake could really enhance the storytelling and graphics, making it appeal to both new players and longtime fans. It would be interesting to see how they would modernize the gameplay mechanics while staying true to the original’s essence!
You’re right, the original had such a deep narrative that a remake could truly elevate it with modern graphics and gameplay mechanics. Plus, expanding on character backstories could add even more depth to the already rich universe. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with innovation!