Why remake Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic? Well, nearly 20 years after it first debuted, the original KOTOR is still one of the most beloved games of all time. A diverse cast of characters to meet, multiple planets to discover, challenging battles to fight, and cinematic storytelling that responds to the choices you make-it’s no wonder that to this day KOTOR remains one of the most celebrated video games ever made. The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was a truly groundbreaking achievement: an award-winning RPG of incredible scope, immersion, and ambition with an epic narrative to match. If you’re not familiar with “ KOTOR“-as you’ll see fans lovingly refer to it-then you’re in for a treat. And it’s a console exclusive on PlayStation 5 at launch.