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People are discussing BioWare’s recent history of studio direction—specifically a proposed reboot of Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like that EA halted. Separately, veteran BioWare developers are forming a new studio (Studio Reset) focused on not depending on a massive hit to survive.

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Key Takeaway BioWare-related momentum is split between a canceled KOTOR-like TOR reboot at EA and a veteran-led Studio Reset aiming for a more sustainable studio model.
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EA studio shutdowns KOTOR-like reboot Veteran-led resilience bioware edmonton bioware austin
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BioWare-related momentum is split between a canceled KOTOR-like TOR reboot at EA and a veteran-led Studio Reset aiming for a more sustainable studio model.

People are discussing BioWare’s recent history of studio direction—specifically a proposed reboot of Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like that EA halted. Separately, veteran BioWare developers are forming a new studio (Studio Reset) focused on not depending on a massive hit to survive.

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Top 2 signals · BioWare-related momentum is split between a canceled
GamesIndustry.biz · 3d ago
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset
Eurogamer · 8d ago
BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down

Briefing Findings · BioWare-related momentum is split between a canceled

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Proposed change Reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like
Decision maker EA’s board of directors shut down the reboot plan
New studio formation Veteran BioWare devs formed Studio Reset
Stated principle “Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive”

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  • Follow coverage of Studio Reset’s early announcements and development milestones. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track any follow-up reporting on the canceled EA-approved TOR/KOTOR reboot plan. Eurogamer

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  • "Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset GamesIndustry.biz
  • BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down Eurogamer
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"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset

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BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down

It was to be called The New Republic and make the Star Wars MMO feel much more like KOTOR. Key figures were on board with it. But the idea crashed on the rocks

8d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor

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