Recently leaked screenshots from the canceled version of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) remake offer fans a rare look at what Aspyr Media was working on before the project changed hands. These images, found in a former Aspyr artist’s portfolio, reveal weapons, props, and an early playable prototype that hint at ambitious plans for modernizing the beloved 2003 game.
The leaked materials show detailed 3D models of classic KOTOR weapons including blasters and vibroblades. One notable screenshot displays a character holding a vibroblade in a test environment, complete with developer menus for testing animations and weapons. The image also contains what appears to be companion functionality testing, showing portrait slots with Mission Vao, a companion from the original game.
According to the artist who created these assets, Aspyr was designing weapons with a modular system that would let players upgrade their blasters by swapping out parts. This would have been a significant change from the original game, where weapon modifications only changed stats but not appearance. This visual upgrade system would have aligned with modern Star Wars games like Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor, which feature more robust customization.
Some of the props appear to be from the game’s opening level aboard the Endar Spire, showing more detailed versions of environments players experienced in the original game. These include Republic soldier gear and updated footlockers, suggesting Aspyr aimed to create more visually rich environments while staying faithful to the source material.
The journey of the KOTOR remake has been complicated. Announced in 2021 as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive (with PC release planned), the project was initially led by Aspyr Media. However, in 2022, development was reportedly halted indefinitely and transferred to Saber Interactive, another studio under the same parent company at the time.
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Since this handover, official updates have been sparse. In April 2024, Saber Interactive’s CEO Matthew Karch stated the project is “alive and well,” and more recently in March 2025, Saber’s Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits confirmed that “everything that we have talked about is still in development.” Despite these reassurances, no gameplay or release timing has been shared.
Adding to fan concerns, the original announcement trailer was removed from PlayStation’s channels in 2023, though Sony explained this was due to expired music licensing rather than project cancellation.
These leaks arrive at a time when other Star Wars games continue to move forward. Respawn Entertainment is working on a third entry in their Jedi series, and Bit Reactor is developing Star Wars: Zero Company, a tactical game set near the end of the Clone Wars.
For longtime KOTOR fans, these leaked images offer a bittersweet glimpse of what might have been. The modernized weapons, more detailed environments, and plans for expanded customization show Aspyr’s commitment to honoring the original while bringing it up to contemporary standards.
What remains unknown is how much, if any, of Aspyr’s work will influence Saber Interactive’s version of the remake. While the project continues in development, fans anxious for more concrete information must continue to wait for official updates about one of gaming’s most anticipated remakes.
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