For many, the Knights of the Old Republic series represents two of the finest Star Wars games ever made. Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to exploring the galaxy once again, as Amazon is taking pre orders for a Knights of the Old Republic Collection.
According to Amazon, the Collection will be priced at $20, with a release date of July 17th, 2012. The Collection will contain both Knights of the Old Republic, and its sequel Knights of the Republic 2: The Sith Lords. The listing did not state whether this is an HD collection or just a re-release of the two titles.
GameStop also has the Knights of the Old Republic Collection in their system, though with the added detail that it is listed as a PC exclusive. The game also shares the same price and release date as Amazon’s pre order page. LucasArts has yet to confirm the game’s existence.
Amazon also posted the game’s box art, which you can see below:
While Knights of the Old Republic is currently available on Steam, the second game is difficult to come by, even in digital form. This will probably end up being a big selling point for the Collection, especially for those who have played the first game and are looking to continue the story. It may not be Knights of the Old Republic 3, but fans will certainly be willing to replay both games – and that’s coming from someone who played the original over six times.
Both games also launched on the original Xbox, and were crucial parts of the system’s library. Seeing as both titles are must-haves, it’s only fair to remain hopeful that they’ll be re-released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 as well, though it would have to be an HD collection. There’s nothing better than playing classics in HD with improved textures – not to mention acheivments and trophies. It would also be a smart move to appease fans, some of which aren’t too happy with The Old Republic or the quality of the last Old Republic novel.
The Knights of the Old Republic Collection is listed for July 17th, 2012, exclusively on PC.
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Source: Amazon (via NeoGAF), Joystiq
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I’m sure this will a simple rerelease, but I really wished they would add a little extra so you can achieve canon in 2.
would LOVE it if they are HD releases for the 360.
Bring on KOTOR 3!
Stoked. If they don’t release HD for 360 I’ll flip out. Lol oh and they stil need to get rid of that old republic crap and make KOTOR 3!
Agreed. I’d be disappointed if this isn’t released on both consoles, or at least the 360. It would give me reason to buy one. I ain’t no PC gamer, that crap has too many buttons.
lol that was one of the funniest things ive heard all week “that crap has to many buttons”. I have had a really bad couple of days, and that is the first thing that has cheered me up. my hats off to you, sir. I would buy you a steak dinner if I could.
I find that books have too many letters too
Given that KOTOR II was released literally unfinished, unless this is a version with a coherent COMPLETED version of all the story lines, well fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.
Agreed, but imo the first 3/4 of KotOR2 is good enough for me to still want it. Had so much fun with that game even with all the flaws.