Disney Just Remembered KOTOR Exists, And Star Wars Fans Are Freaking Out

Disney Just Remembered KOTOR Exists, And Star Wars Fans Are Freaking Out

From TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) on | OpenCritic

Knights of the Old Republic fans are a resilient bunch. They have seen their favourite stories removed from the Star Wars canon, only to be continuously teased with the idea of The Redemption of Revan getting adapted and reintroduced into the story. But after years of waiting, Revan's story is still nowhere to be seen - nor is the long-awaited KOTOR remake that many of us just assume isn't happening anymore.

However, that could be about to change. Lucasfilm has dropped official artwork for Star Wars Day 2026, and lo and behold, KOTOR characters have made the cut. And it isn't just Revan; here, we get a look at Bastila, Jolee Bindo, and HK-47. There's even Lana Beniko from The Old Republic MMO as well, giving the era a surprising amount of representation this Star Wars Day.

The artwork features several characters from the Star Wars games, so it's not too surprising to see KOTOR included. In fact, both of the KOTOR games are currently included in the Star Wars Day Steam sale, so perhaps that is the only reason for their inclusion.

But the fact remains that this is a new look at the characters, and a...

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