Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake displays renewed signs of activity.

      **Saber**

      Since Saber Interactive began developing the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in 2022, it hasn't received much attention. However, Chief Operating Officer Tim Willits reassures fans that “everything [they] discussed is still in development.” Willits stated that Saber Interactive will release updates when they “have something cool to share.” Unfortunately, this may suggest that the release is still quite far off.

      Concerns regarding the game's future peaked last year when Embracer Group reportedly sold Saber Interactive, but it seems that progress is continuing smoothly, even though the company may not be racing toward a quick completion.

      The Knights of the Old Republic remake is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC. While there's an expectation for it to appear on additional platforms later, Saber Interactive has not confirmed this. Typically, exclusivity agreements last anywhere from six months to a year, and sometimes even longer.

      Jennifer Hale has returned to her role as Bastila Shan for the remake, and while there has been no gameplay shown and only a small amount of CGI action, fans are eager for the opportunity to play. Knights of the Old Republic is still considered one of the most acclaimed Star Wars games ever made. However, its gameplay feels outdated by today’s standards.

      Many fans are hoping for a modernized take on the original that combines the turn-based combat of the 2003 Bioware version with more fluid, real-time movements. Details remain limited, but after several years in development, the Knights of the Old Republic remake holds the potential to be something extraordinary.

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      **Star Wars Outlaws** pays homage to a classic arcade game from the 1980s. Although arcades were already on the decline when I began gaming, I still have a fondness for the straightforward elegance of many classic titles. Games such as Pac-Man, Pole Position, and Galaga may not be overly complex, yet I find myself drawn back to them as I strive for high scores. This appreciation for arcade games resurfaced while playing Star Wars Outlaws, which features original minigames within its world.

      Players can discover arcade cabinets housing two different mini-games near cantinas across the planets in Star Wars Outlaws. One is called Raven 6 and is a space shooter inspired by Atari's classic Star Wars arcade title. The other is Racer, a time trial where players must race to complete a level quickly while avoiding obstacles.

      You will come to realize quickly in Star Wars Outlaws that it's not the Empire in charge; it's the syndicates. These crime organizations vie for control over the various planets you will navigate, viewing you as a potential pawn in their schemes. Kay possesses many useful skills and abilities that they want to utilize, but that relationship is reciprocal. By raising your reputation with a syndicate to the maximum level, you can earn valuable and exclusive rewards not available through traditional means. Completing numerous tasks for a syndicate takes time and may provoke other syndicates, making it challenging to maintain positive relations. These syndicates offer the most significant rewards, so it's worthwhile to climb the ranks.

      **Understanding Reputation**

      Each of the four main syndicates in Star Wars Outlaws has its own reputation meter to manage. This meter consists of five tiers: Terrible, Bad, Poor, Good, and Excellent. You can increase your reputation by completing tasks for the syndicate and decrease it by taking actions that harm them or by engaging in combat or trespassing on their territory.

      **All Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and Their Locations**

      Unlike many other Ubisoft titles or even most RPGs, you won't level up or unlock skills in the expected manner in Star Wars Outlaws. Points won’t be earned, nor will you find a skill tree waiting for you. Instead, there is a new Experts system. As you explore the galaxy and meet new individuals while searching for treasures, you'll encounter unique characters known as Experts who can help Kay enhance her skills—once you find and assist them first. Without their support, you're stuck with your basic abilities throughout the game, so it's worth taking time away from the main quest to locate them. The galaxy is vast, so we’ll guide you on where to find each Expert in Star Wars Outlaws.

      **How Learning New Skills Works**

      As stated earlier, you won't level up after completing missions or defeating enemies. The sole way to acquire new skills is by locating an Expert.