Amid studio closures and layoffs at The Embracer Group, one among its greatest studios, Saber Interactive, is reportedly separating. Talking to somebody aware of the deal, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier studies {that a} group of personal buyers have acquired the studio for as much as $500 million.
Whereas Saber Interactive goes non-public, it’s going to reportedly proceed to develop Star Wars: Knights of the Outdated Republic – Remake. It additionally apparently has an choice to convey alongside different Embracer Group subsidiaries.
The role-playing recreation was introduced with Aspyr because the developer in 2021, however subsequent studies revealed that Saber took over after growth troubles. It was rumored to have been cancelled and nonetheless in growth inside days.
In a separate tweet, Schreier mentioned that he “can’t promise it’ll truly come out” however that the remake remains to be in growth. It’s unknown how all this works out with Disney, who owns the Star Wars IP, or PlayStation, which has exclusivity rights for the console model.
Saber Interactive’s reported departure comes within the wake of different main shifts within the business, together with layoffs at PlayStation Studios and Digital Arts, the closure of SIE London Studio and Ridgeline Video games, and the cancellation of initiatives like a live-service Twisted Steel and a first-person Star Wars shooter. Keep tuned for additional updates, as traditional.
Cannot promise it’s going to truly come out, however sure it is nonetheless alive
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) February 29, 2024
