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New Star Wars MMO in the works?
Ben Parfitt Apr 25 2007, 3:30pm
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Reports suggest BioWare is working on Knights of the Old Republic multiplayer online title.
Widely celebrated as the best Star Wars game of recent years, rumours have emerged that RPG specialist BioWare is hard at work on an MMO version of its hugely popular Knights of the Old Republic franchise.
CVG reports that the latest edition of US games print mag EGM includes the snippet in its Rumour section. No confirmation has been forthcoming from the developer as of yet, but were the game to emerge it would almost certainly be a sure-fire contender to better LucasArts’ previous MMO outing, the troubled Star Wars Galaxies.
Knights of the Old Republic was a critical and commercial success upon its release on Xbox in 2003. Its fortunes were mirrored by an equally celebrated PC version shortly afterwards. Obsidian took over the reigns for the second instalment in 2005, which whilst failing to win over the critics was again another firm retail success.
EGM also revealed a couple of other BioWare rumours. Namely, that current PC-only title Dragon Age will also be heading to PS3, and that the as-of-yet unspecified DS game already in development at the studio will be a new instalment in the Baldur’s Gate franchise.












Comments
“Don't make it a MMORPG!!!!!”
Posted by: B-Rock - Jul 8, 4:21am
Im asking here to not make it a MMORPG.Even tho that there has been problems and not a great success the currently pc game StarWars Galaxies.It wouldn't be far to xbox gamers such as myself.since early 03 i waiting for the first KOTOR to come out as i watched the previews.Then coming upon KOTOR2.it wouldn't be fare to those who have as much fun as i have playing them on xbox.Now since the 360 has came out i was thinking that the new release KOTOR3 would be on Xbox 360.which was a problem enough since i don't have a Xbox360,but i was fine still with that thought.but putting it on pc and not only that but making it an MMORPG would just be down right upsetting to me and as well i know alot more of other people who are familer with the KOTOR story and games.If at least if it is released on pc atleast make it on both Xbox and pc,and not an MMORPG,and if it is just out on pc dont make it an MMORPG,just leave it as an RPG.Please dont make it an just pc realese.Cause i ahve been a big fan since and before it was relased on to xbox.KOTOR the first game is still my favorite and ive beaten it countless of times and still love playing it.So just from one fan to the makers please dont make it an MMORPG for me and the rest of the fans.
THANK YOU!!!
B-Rock
“Re: Don't make it a MMORPG!!!!!”
Posted by: Revolution - Jul 8, 11:54am
i have played both games and completed each over and over aagain from all different aspects trying to change the game as i started it and when i decided to get a 360 one of the reasons was so i could play KOTOR 3 on it because i expected it to be on there...please dont make it a pc release and a MMORPG it was great as a RPG so why change? what you already have ?
“Re: Don't make it a MMORPG!!!!!”
Posted by: U Know That I Know That U Know - Jul 9, 1:58am
The first 2 games were great and an MMO for KOTOR would definately be a good idea considering how bad Star Wars Galaxies was turned into. I mean come on how can anyone of you not want an MMO in the KOTOR series.
“Re: Don't make it a MMORPG!!!!!”
Posted: Jul 18, 10:02pm
I have to admit that the Star Wars Galaxies community that left in 2005-2007 due to game changes in this game is in need of a New MMORPG game.
“make it an mmorpg”
Posted by: samwise - Jul 20, 3:08am
Yes and while your at it lets have a different plot other than Amnesia and brain damage along with that force bond @%@#%. Let us be just a normal jedi/sith in the universe not an atomic weapon that will self implode and take out star systems.
“Re: make it an mmorpg”
Posted by: sebulba - Jul 24, 10:57am
yeah PLEASE MAKE KOTOR MMO...
MAJORITY OF FANS WANT IT !
“Re: dont make it an mmo”
Posted by: silencer - Jul 24, 7:41pm
the mmorpg idea is rediculous. reasons:
1. the first 2 games were rpg's. why would you switch genres on the last and most important game in the series.
2. the game has to be canon. how is that even possible on a mmorpg in the star wars universe?
3. for the people who have played the game since kotor 1, this is gonna piss off allot of fans who may be unable to play mmo's for whatever reason.
4. dont try to salvage destroyed game by destroying a legendary game series. its counter-productive.
5. and finally for the people who bought a 360 for the pleasure of playing kotor III.
in conclusion int is my opinion that an mmorpg would do more bad than good.
“oymugw htka”
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“Re: oymugw htka”
Posted by: john d - Jul 26, 9:57am
I think it would be a great idea to make a new mmorpg like say (star wars galaxies 2) for xbox360 and ps3......and this time make it to where its actually fun!!! HOWEVER if someone was to make KOTOR3 a mmorpg i think u would have mutiny on your hands!! The KOTOR series deserves respect..KOTOR was one of the best RPG games ever made! KOTOR2 was a decent game but obviously rushed...dont ruin the series even more by making it a mmorpg...make the game right how it deserves to be for the real fans of the game!! (the goal of a company is to make a great product everyone will love and they can make alot of money) so this is a no brainer in my opinion on how the game should be made..
“mmo is a great idea”
Posted by: Kery G - Sep 4, 5:58pm
I have been playing the KOTOR series since near release of the first game. The only problem I have ever had with the games is that they end. I think a KOTOR mmo to finish off the series would be an excellent idea. With the wide variety of classes available in the regular game i think it would make an excellent MMO. PvP would be fun as hell with Sith and Jedi going at it in the middle of Tatooine. And for all you 360 owners i think that you need to lighten up a bit because do not forget that the 360 is very online capable. I would almost prefer to play it on the 360, but i know i will have to get it for my pc just like the other 2 KOTOR games.
“Re: mmo is a great idea”
Posted by: Lowen - Sep 10, 12:27pm
HELL YEAH! make it an mmo. The great thing about almost every mmorpg is that your character just doesn't stop growing. I'm sure they could put the same awesome story plots and questlines into an mmo it's all content and cutscenes... and as for xbox? stfu you guys get the force unleashed. enough said.
“Re: mmo is a great idea”
Posted by: Iroqouis - Sep 15, 3:21am
"stfu you guys get the force unleashed. enough said. "
QFE
“Re: mmo is a BAD idea”
Posted by: Starwars fan 00000000000000000001 - Sep 28, 6:50pm
Look an MMORPG would be a horrible idea. I mean think of all the money people are going to have to spend just to play KOTOR! I would of never bought 1 and 2 if they were for the computer only anyway. The x box made it glow and the controllers are easyer in my opinion. Please dont make it an MMO
“MMO IS A GREAT IDEA”
Posted by: one - Oct 2, 9:31am
IT WOULD BE FANTASTIC TO MAKE A KOTOR MMO AND IT WOULD BE ONE OF THE GREATEST GAMES EVER.
“I Agree”
Posted by: IVGotten - Oct 3, 4:25am
Here is the deal, when SOE **** on it's SWG player base, hundreds of thousands of people where left with out homes, Most went to WoW, We both deserve and need a new home, with the way the Kotor series works, it would fit. I understand that the xBox players would feel a bit ousted, but at the same time, most of them play halo, an have xbox live, what's another 15 amoth really. Not only that, the MMO environment would give you a never ending KKotor game, you could be your jedi, and acctually take part int he sith wars, how sweet would that be. I do feel for you and your potential loss at not being able to sit alone and play your game by yourself, but i like other people, so if it's not an MMO, i hope they make it multiplayer, and improve on on the game play,
“Re: I Agree”
Posted: Oct 23, 12:42am
*****
“My opinion”
Posted by: GannerRhysode19 - Oct 23, 2:35pm
An old republic MMORPG would be great, but a KOTOR one? The Kotor series is about the Jedi Order. Short of everyone being a Jedi, which kinda takes the uniqueness of ya characters away, it wouldn't work. I agree that an Old Republic game would be great online, but I'd prefer to see that as a Galaxies 2 and see the next KOTOR as a simpe rpg.
Though maybe a multipayer mode would be neat if they do it right.
“MMO vs XBOX”
Posted by: Rogue Five - Oct 23, 9:13pm
The Star Wars Universe isnt just what the esteemed Mr. Lucas deems to authorize as "gospel". Many Star Wars games and books are just ignored like the 2nd Highlander movie. They dont live up to the mythology, the spirit of Star Wars. (for example, tell me: what is the 'White Currant')
KotOR was the best storline addition to the Star Wars universe sinceTimothy Zahn wrote the Thrawn Trilogy.
I need more please. MMO or 1st person. Whatever.
“Re: MMO vs XBOX”
Posted by: darth_spaz - Oct 24, 12:12am
Frankly I think the idea of KoTOR Online is an awesome idea. And I agree that the wost thing about the KoTOR series is that they end. The only problems I could forsee is everyone will want to be Jedi/Sith, so how do you make it seem as though the Jedi are a small organization in a galaxy of billions? there has to be some advantage to not being a force user, or they have to limit the populations of each server. I would totally Jump from WoW for a better SW:MMO. You have 3000 years of history to live out in KoTOR so no worries about what'll be canon or non-canon.
“Re: MMO vs XBOX”
Posted by: Morthallis - Oct 24, 5:47am
Make it an MMO, those who don't like the idea don't have to play, it's quite simple. No one is twisting your arm, so occupy your time with something else. I have played all KOTOR as well, but there is nothing wrong with a new and concept.
“KOTOR IS AN RPG.... AND YES IT SHOULD EVOLVE AND BECOME MASSIVE”
Posted by: James - Oct 24, 10:49am
Just my two bits.....
(Being a very disgruntled, but still devotedly, SWG playing former Level 90 Combat Medic (Forced to be now) Plain Medic Wookie. The current owners of SWG need to be relieved of their license(s) and duties of all Lucas Arts property(ies).
Peace to the Galaxy... "Dealsonwheels" East Coast Mauraders - Coronet
“Re: KOTOR IS AN RPG.... AND YES IT SHOULD EVOLVE AND BECOME MASS”
Posted by: James - Oct 24, 10:52am
Besides actively playing thru the KOTOR 2 serie right now.... Yes...
I am willing to give up 6+ years with SWG efforts, time and money playing SWG in order to see a certain S.O.E. get the can.
Deals....
“KOTOR IS AN RPG.... AND YES IT SHOULD EVOLVE AND BECOME MASSIVE”
Posted by: James - Oct 24, 10:53am
Just my two bits.....
(Being a very disgruntled, but still devotedly, SWG playing former Level 90 Combat Medic (Forced to be now) Plain Medic Wookie. The current owners of SWG need to be relieved of their license(s) and duties of all Lucas Arts property(ies).
Peace to the Galaxy... "Dealsonwheels" East Coast Mauraders - Coronet
“Re: KOTOR IS AN RPG.... AND YES IT SHOULD EVOLVE AND BECOME MASS”
Posted by: lou - Oct 26, 2:10am
It wasn't the main reason i bought an xbox 360 but it was definately up there. I have waited for kotor 3 anxiously for xbox360. I had an idea of having the exile go sith while revan continues the path of the jedi or vice versa! There is so much potential there for a kotor 3. forget about mmo
“Re: KOTOR IS AN RPG.... AND YES IT SHOULD EVOLVE AND BECOME MASS”
Posted by: Skoal_man - Oct 26, 2:16am
I think a KOTOR MMO game will be the best. I would leave WoW for it in a heartbeat plus i really liked the originals on xobx i think a mmo of it would top them easly. One idea for the mmo if u make it would have people pick what the want like Merchants, Madalorians, diferent species ect... not just sith or jedi that would be to boring. A KOTOR MMORPG WOULD BE THE BEST WAY TO GO BOTTOM LINE
“Re: dont make it an mmo”
Posted by: Jake - Oct 27, 2:23am
you raging ****sexuals! a KOTOR MMO is just what we need. It's not a new genre entirely, it's just a new direction
“Re: dont make it an mmo”
Posted by: Walter - Oct 28, 2:17am
i agree with jake. all of u get with the effing program.
“Re: dont make it an mmo”
Posted by: Megatron? - Oct 28, 3:06pm
Yea, to the person who said "Make it an MMO, those who don't like the idea don't have to play, it's quite simple." You are honestly one of the biggest morons I've ever read saying something online. Take your own advice, don't support the change of a franchise people have been behind for 4+ years because your beloved SWG which blows **** btw isn't cutting it for you anymore
“Re: dont make it an mmo”
Posted by: Seth - Oct 29, 3:22pm
stop being such crybabyes ... KotOR is the best rpg i ever played but the only thing that lacked was multiplayer support ... just think about it ... maybe the producers won't be so stupid just to make it ONLY a MMO but will make it as an extra to the sp campaign and by this makeing everybody happy including xbox owners who will still be able to play the single player story ... as for the pc gamers they could create a hole new univers
“make it an mmo”
Posted by: Kiedoe-Itae-of-chilastra - Oct 31, 8:31pm
Yes ims ure as hell I want KOTOR an MMO I play SWG I'v played itsince 03' and to be honost it is getting very boring and its **** compared to how it was on release and iv played KOTOR from it I would LOVE a KOTOR MMO to take place for SWG
“Re: make it an mmo”
Posted by: Kiedoe-itae-of-chilastra - Oct 31, 8:33pm
And who ever says it shouldnt be is completely insane or to poor to afford a new game... hah but as I said a KOTOR MMO would deffinitely be my #1 game over SWG!
“Re: make it an mmo”
Posted by: Quinlan - Nov 1, 9:42am
Those of you who are crying not to make it an MMO are morons. Clearly. What the hell kinds of arguments are those? What do they stand to gain by making it an XBox game? A surge of gains from eager gamers and then NOTHING.
Make a quality MMO nowadays, especially with graphics in the tradition of the KOTOR games, and you're rolling in the money. SWG is as good as dead. The community left because of the constant nerfing, the RPers left because of the installation of the option to be a jedi at the click of a button. If Bioware can engineer a game where players have the option to have Force Sensitive character by completing a process, after playing for so many hours, so on and so forth, the game will be a smash.
Make it an MMO. The end.
“God bless u all!”
Posted by: Bekh - Nov 4, 1:07pm
I played every single star wars game there is. Including when i was little kid playing all day on x-wing alliance etc. :)
I played galaxies for 1 year, and i cried when the game was ruined and it has so good perspective. Then Wow ofcours got monopoly on game market. If u make this mmorpg, i will personnaly come and marry u all and give u mass hugs and kisses. It will be the last game i will play, till it ends!!! :)
“My opinion”
Posted by: SupportItNoobs - Nov 7, 2:54pm
listen, WoW is the best MMO ever made so far and it started in a Semi way that kotor is. It started as RTS games (as kotor is RPG) and they made it into an MMORPG and LOOK WHAT HAPPENED!!! Millions of people play it and dont plan on stopping soon. I love Kotor and I want to see that happen and expand the games popularity to the world. If Bioware does make it an MMO, im getting it and if it has a monthly fee, who cares? ITS KOTOR PEOPLE! Bioware knows what their doing and I know they wont dissipoint us im sure.
“Re: My opinion”
Posted by: Nasty_Savage - Nov 10, 6:14pm
Just because they are making an MMO does not mean they will not make a KOTOR 3 down the road
“mmo!”
Posted by: keithypop - Nov 14, 5:53pm
i think that it will be a brilliant idea. the thing that i think they should do is spend lots of time on it and find a way of crossing it with the xbox 360, ps3, and pc. it could work in theory. imagine that, your friend could have an xbox 360 and you could have a ps3 and you could both play together! also kotor feels like it should be multiplayer anyway.
“Re: mmo!”
Posted by: Alcaus - Nov 19, 2:15am
Yeah make it an MMO but include other things that SWG pre-cu nailed. The countless professions, character custiomization, guild an community depth, and the ability to build your own Star Wars cities made SWG one of my favorite MMOs. Now add in the story and setting of KOTOR and you've got yourself a blockbuster. If their going to make another Star Wars related MMO, do it right and please learn from SOEs mistakes. Listen to the consumers. Just some thoughts.
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: Dmentae - Nov 19, 8:43pm
people, I'd love a KOTOR RPG/MMO bcos u could have the Canon part for story mode, then a new, improved (bcos its online and expanding) MMO section for Xbox 360 and PC, where you start the same but the story is endless, you go up levells then stop somewhere, but dont HAVE to be a Jedi, and have proffs like SWG. And Vehicles and Mounts and the like, as well as like species other than human (i know, PC had mods for Twilek and things,) but a Wookie would be nice, i love wookiees. And it would jsut rock if it was both...
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: mmolab - Nov 25, 1:22pm
By the way, we have launched a Wiki Knowledge Base that will be continuously enriched with information about BioWares's upcoming next-generation MMO. Everyone is welcome to visit the KotOR MMO Wiki at http://kotor.mmolab.com.
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted: Nov 27, 6:42pm
i kill you people
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: cade nykamp - Nov 30, 9:14pm
if it were to be as multiplayer online game, it would be like a 2nd version of runescape. Not fun!!!! they should keep it the same as it is.Make it for PC, Xbox 360 , and PS3. I'm getting a 360 for christmasso thats how i want it!!!!!!
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: cn - Nov 30, 9:17pm
AND... look at the sales!! kotors 1 and 2 kicked major butt. they were rated best games of the year for what they were. im telling you, they should just kee pit simple. For the 360, ps3, and PC
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: cn - Nov 30, 9:19pm
i'm out of here try poting something before christmas. Bye!
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: joshis15 - Nov 30, 11:09pm
I don't think there will be a 3rd installment, I wish there would
be, but I don't know about an mmo, I still like SWG but I havent played it in a long time
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: Jr - Dec 1, 10:52pm
U got to be kiidding me now all the Star wars gmae going to be on ebox give me brack there more people with Pc than eboxes u dome *****@ it should be a mmo or rpg game on pc and let the x box #$%$%#$ suffer.
A truly hater of Xbox. Jr
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: General Ka Modan - Dec 4, 2:33am
Who ever said this would be strictly KOTOR? From what I've seen it says, in no uncertain terms, based off of the KOTOR universe... I've played through both games as well and would greatly appreciate a KOTOR-based (emphasis on based) MMO after the flop that was SWG...
-The General
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: SSG Sellers - Dec 12, 12:06am
Look at it this way. Sure Galaxies wasn't that great but think about it. A company that makes horrible systems and TV's got with Lucas arts on making a game. that doesn't even make sense. With the success of bioware so far it would be a great game. Plus KotOR is an awesome series so far and if you put the two together it will be kick ***. in it you should be able to choose sides like in SWG but it should branch out more into Sith, Republic, Mandalorians, Czerka Corp. That would be truely awesome. In fact I was jsut thinking about this the other day. DO IT!
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted: Dec 12, 5:08am
All I have to say is KOTORMMORPG is just too many random letters for a game name. Lol Just settle down and wait to see what happens. No use getting all upset over nothing. Wait until they announce it before you make a big fuss. If enough people hate it, they will change it, like the PS3 controller. Anyone remember the boomerang that never made it to production?
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: Scrummy - Dec 12, 7:23am
To the guy below me,
You're a complete idiot. Do you honestly think they're going to look at your text block and not develop a game? The developers want to make a good game that will make a lot of money. The idea for a KOTOR MMORPG is outstanding and I believe with BioShock behind it, could rival WoW. If SWG was reverted to Pre-CU I'd be back in no time.
“Re: KOTOR MMO Opinions”
Posted by: Scrummy - Dec 12, 7:24am
***edit*** All the way above me