Casey Hudson

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Dominates The Game Awards Conversation

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic logo reveal featuring gold title text on a black background.

When the dust settled after The Game Awards, one thing became clear: Star Wars didn’t just show up — it dominated the conversation. According to post-event analytics, the Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic tease trailer emerged as the most watched trailer of the entire show, outperforming reveals from some of the biggest franchises in gaming. For a brand that already carries enormous cultural weight, the numbers confirm that interest in Star Wars games is not just strong — it’s accelerating. And it wasn’t a one-hit moment. Fate of the Old Republic Was Everywhere Beyond raw viewership, Fate of the Old Republic also ranked as the second most written-about game following The Game Awards. That metric matters just as much as views, if not more. It reflects sustained discussion, analysis, speculation, and editorial coverage — the kind of attention that doesn’t disappear once the trailer ends. For a project…

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From KOTOR to Fate of the Old Republic: Casey Hudson’s Star Wars Return

Casey Hudson alongside the Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic logo

When Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was announced, one name immediately caught the attention of longtime RPG fans: Casey Hudson. Best known as the director of Knights of the Old Republic and the creative force behind the Mass Effect trilogy, Hudson is officially returning to Star Wars—this time as founder and CEO of Arcanaut Studios. Rather than revisiting the past, Fate of the Old Republic represents a new chapter in Hudson’s career and in Star Wars gaming. It’s a return to the Old Republic era built around player choice, narrative consequence, and cinematic storytelling—the same pillars that helped define some of the most influential role-playing games of the last two decades. Casey Hudson Casey Hudson is a Canadian video game director, producer, and studio executive best known for his work on narrative-driven role-playing games. He rose to prominence at BioWare, where he served as project director on Star…

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced — A New RPG Led by Casey Hudson

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic logo reveal featuring gold title text on a black background.

The Old Republic is officially back in the spotlight. A brand-new Star Wars game titled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has been announced, and it’s already turning heads for one very big reason: Casey Hudson is leading the project at Arcanaut Studios. Yes—that Casey Hudson. The creative force behind Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy. For longtime Star Wars gaming fans, this announcement feels less like news and more like destiny. A Return to the Old Republic Era Fate of the Old Republic is set thousands of years before the Skywalker saga, in an era defined by powerful Force users, rising Sith empires, and galaxy-shaping choices. This isn’t a side story or a nostalgic cameo—it’s a full-scale return to one of the most beloved periods in Star Wars lore. The Old Republic setting allows the game to explore Star Wars without being boxed in…

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