I don’t fully understand why so many people don’t like Knights of the Old Republic II. Although the first game in the series featured a more cohesive, twisting tale, it’s the second one that I’ve gone back to. The game has, sadly, aged rather badly – with half baked mods for widescreen support and alternate controller inputs. Mods that an out-of-nowhere patch just put to rest for good.
Tens years after Knights of the Old Republic II first graced shelves, a brand new patch for the game has brought it up to modern standards. The surprise fix went up for Steam users yesterday, bringing native widescreen support, 4K and 5K resolution support and, best of all, Steam Workshop support. The game is also compatible with most modern controllers now too, and rewards nostalgic replayers with 37 new Steam Achievements.
Part of the reason why KOTOR II got so much flak at launch was because of its cut content thanks to a rushed release. The third act in particular feels hollow at times – with crucial quests and dialogue stripped at the final hour. The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod has been fixing that in the past, and is now easily available via the Steam Workshop for download. It adds an incredible amount to the game which fills some plot holes, and it’s certainly worth a new playthrough.
Better yet, it’s the ideal experience if you haven’t touched KOTOR II at all before. The game is currently going for 25% off on Steam, with brand new Mac and Linux versions available as well. It struggles to hit some of the story highs that the first KOTOR did, but this sequel still poses a compelling question.
Namely, why isn’t there a Knights of the Old republic III yet?
Last Updated: July 22, 2015
Ranting Raptor
July 22, 2015 at 12:36
I’m curious… Is this only for Steam versions or original boxed versions too?
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:37
Steam. This patches it to version 1.07
….
Ranting Raptor
July 22, 2015 at 12:58
But I only have the disc version 🙁
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:59
I see you missed the version I’m referring to…
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:36
KOTOR 3 would be soooo awesome
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:40
Yes. Yes yes and yes.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:40
My heart and soul aches for this!
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:42
coming in 1313 months
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:42
XD
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:46
*days
#StillHope
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:47
A new Hope?
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:47
Until I strike back
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:48
I will return
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:49
Oh don’t be a menace.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:49
As a clone?
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:47
Star Wars KotOR 3: The Final Hope
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:47
[internet implodes]
Nikola
July 22, 2015 at 13:22
Totally better than that online MMO they decided to pump out….
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:23
*puke out
Fixed
😀
Nikola
July 22, 2015 at 13:24
Hahahaha yeah much better!
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:25
xD
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:37
NICE, something to play from the library again! Remaster se moer!
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:40
AND this update was free. See how it’s done?
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:40
I won’t even mind the old greffieks
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:39
WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!
I know what I’m downloading tonight.
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:44
I should probably buy this at some point
Pariah
July 22, 2015 at 12:44
If you like Star Wars and RPGs, yes.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:46
If you like breathing, then yes
This game is a MUST
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:46
Mortals breathe, not me…..
*Passes out
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:48
xD
Did you see the GMM episode when they hold their breath? I was quite impressed
Hammersteyn
July 22, 2015 at 12:48
Nein
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 12:49
DO IT, DO IT NAO
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 22, 2015 at 12:52
Star Wars patch outta nowhere!
https://vine.co/v/ObbXg1UZYH6
HvR
July 22, 2015 at 13:00
Think I should try it, loved KOTOR but never got around to the second one and wasn’t very motivated to.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:03
DUUUUUUUDE, while I loved K1, K2 had the most playthroughs for me (sitting at about 25 now)
HvR
July 22, 2015 at 13:07
The problem was only got KOTOR on platinum version years after it release and after my third playthrough starting looking for KOTOR2 but is was nowhere to be found and at the time Steam was nothing more than Valve’s broken DRM software which everybody bypassed with a virtual server to play HL2 in peace.
People bitching about the disappointment it was never bothered to get it later on.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:08
Time to rectify that!
Brady miaau
July 22, 2015 at 13:17
even with olden days graphics, I replayed both last year. The 2nd one is “broken”, but is such a masterpiece. Some of the storytelling and your interactions are unsurpassed in RPG game-play. Not an exaggeration.
AND, you must make sure your whole part is good to go, items and stuff. Very cool
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:23
The RC mod fixed a LOT
Brady miaau
July 22, 2015 at 13:29
Yeah, but even without it the game was LOADS of fun. Some silly glitches, but so much fun.
Ghost In The Rift
July 22, 2015 at 13:17
I got the physical copy, can i still use the mods on steam?
Kensei Seraph - Terran Ghost
July 23, 2015 at 19:56
You might not be able to use the mods on Steam but you can probably find them else where.
Nikola
July 22, 2015 at 13:22
Maaaan what a great game I think I must have finished it 3 times once good once neutral and once evil for that time was the best game by faaaar!!
Brady miaau
July 22, 2015 at 13:30
Manaan, what a great game? surely?
Alex Gaillard
July 22, 2015 at 13:44
It’s completely likely that the update is a primer to get people excited for a KOTOR III.
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 22, 2015 at 13:45
I hope you are correct dude
Some dude
July 22, 2015 at 14:44
“Why is there no KOTOR 3 yet?” I know we all like to pretend SWTOR doesn’t exist but it does. The copyright holders just wanted “that mmo money” if KOTOR had been 5 years older it would have been a moba