Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Coming to Nintendo Switch

With Aspyr Media currently working on a remake of BioWare’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, it looks like they’ve decided to flaunt their mastery of the original game by porting it over to Nintendo’s Switch console. And as a result, you can now pre-order the game from Nintendo’s eShop for $14.99, ahead of its November 11, 2021 release date.

Here’s the Switch trailer, courtesy of IGN:

And a press release with some additional details:

AUSTIN, Texas — Sept. 23, 2021 — During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games announced that the critically acclaimed and award-winning RPG legend Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 11. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer who has yet to discover this genre-defining adventure, you’ll be able to experience a classic Star Wars™ RPG both at home and on the go later this fall.

Four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith, and you are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force and save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, savior or conqueror… you alone will determine the fate of the entire galaxy!

Key Features:

• Journey through a Star Wars classic set in an era before the rise of the Empire, filled with unique characters, creatures, vehicles and planets.
• Experience a deep RPG with customizable characters and meaningful choices that impact your experiences with the story and your squad.
• Harness the power of the Force with over 40 different abilities and wield your own lightsaber.
• Adventure through eight enormous and iconic Star Wars worlds, including Tatooine and Kashyyyk, in your own starship, the Ebon Hawk.
• Choose your party from and build everlasting bonds with nine unique crewmates, including Twi’leks, droids and Wookiees.

Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic™ will release on November 11 and is available for pre-order on the Nintendo Switch eShop today for $14.99.