Knights of the Old republic, the celebrated Star Wars RPG, is getting a remake and will be made “from the ground up” as a timed PS5 console exclusive. The game will also launch on PC, following a similar launch pattern to Arkane Lyon’s Deathloop.

The announcement was the curtain-raiser for Sony’s PS5 showcase, with development being led by Aspyr Media, the team behind modern ports of classic Star Wars titles such as Episode 1: Racer and Republic Commando.

In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Lead Producer Ryan Treadwell explained why now is the time to bring back this much loved entry of the Star Wars universe:

“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. And even as Star Wars travels to new horizons, we know the community is as eager as ever to return to this iconic era of storytelling and action.”

“With Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake, our hope is to give both series newcomers and long-term fans an experience that can live alongside the very best modern releases. We’re rebuilding it from the ground up with the latest tech to match the groundbreaking standard of innovation established by the original, all while staying true to its revered story.”

Apsyr’s development team also boasts many industry veterans, including people who worked on the original KOTOR back in 2003. “Their knowledge and passion for these characters, this story, and this world is unmatched” Treadwell says.

As for when we can expect the game to launch, not even a release year was provided. Treadwell revealed that the game is “still in early development”, so it’s likely that the game won’t release till 2023 at the earliest.