Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Release Date Splits Gamers

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Published Apr 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

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Excitement over the upcoming game, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, seems to be waning a bit as news regarding when the game will be released is not making everyone happy. The narrative-driven RPG is going to take place during one of the most well-known and beloved eras of the Star Wars franchise and, as such, has had fans on the edge of their seats for more information since it was announced in late 2025.

Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Before 2030?

After several rumors filled the internet saying that the game was many years off, Casey Hudson of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic's development company, Arcanaut Studios, stated that the release date for the game would be before 2030. Whether that's wishful thinking or based on insider knowledge is yet to be seen, as no further details have been clarified.

A popular Reddit thread regarding the topic has had some, like user Abelian75, commenting on the general state of the gaming industry right now, "It says a lot about the state of game budgets/timelines that “don’t worry, this game we just showed a trailer for will be released in under 5 years” is a statement that actually needs to be made."

Star Wars Fans Are Hopeful, But Realistic

It's been a long time since we have seen the launch of a Star Wars game like this, which is suspected to feel more like the incredibly popular game Knights of the Old Republic.

Not everyone seems to believe the timeline that Hudson has given, however, despite wanting it to be true. A popular Reddit thread regarding the topic is filled with more doubts than hype. Many users express their hesitancy to believe Hudson after they feel his promises for Mass Effect 3 were unfulfilled.

Similarly, the recent history of game releases, particularly Star Wars games, has left some wondering if it's even possible to have a quality game that quickly. As user HearTheEkko stated, "I want to believe this but I'm highly skeptical that a recently opened studio can put out a single-player RPG Star Wars game in less than 5 years."

Fans remain hopeful that when the game does appear, it will be good. However, staying cautious about timelines for its release is a safe bet. There are plenty of other games to enjoy in the meantime, and ultimately, it would be better for a studio to take a little longer to release a high-quality product than a broken one. At the moment, we don't even know much about Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic or when it will be available to play.