8legs: Lucasfilm games

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic needs to put being an RPG before being a Star Wars game, but I'm already intrigued by its promises of "player agency and immersion"

GamesRadar reports that Fate of the Old Republic will focus on being an RPG first, not just a Star Wars game.
The piece cites Lucasfilm Games’ Casey Hudson and Douglas Reilly discussing the RPG emphasis and open storytelling space.
The article compares Fate of the Old Republic to Baldur’s Gate 3 for its potential impact as a Star Wars RPG.
Hudson says Fate of the Old Republic will be 'equally ambitious' to Knights of the Old Republic and focus on player agency.
The coverage frames Fate of the Old Republic as a spiritual successor to KOTOR rather than a direct sequel.
The article notes that the game is in early development and promises to avoid retreading familiar Star Wars beats.
The piece highlights expectations for open-world RPG mechanics within the Star Wars setting.
The article positions Fate of the Old Republic as aiming to balance core saga respect with new territory exploration.
The piece compares the RPG focus to other successful titles to illustrate potential success.

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