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BioWare wanted a character to say 'damn' in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, but Lucasfilm vetoed it, arguing that Star Wars characters don’t say that word. A writer cataloged every usage in the films, yet the licensing decision prevailed, underscoring how licensing controls shape dialogue in licensed games.
Embracer Group has officially sold off Saber Interactive to a group of private investors under Beacon Interactive for $247 million, with an option to bring Metro series developer 4A Games and Pinball FX developer Zen Studios, increasing the price tag to around $500 million. Following the deal, Embracer will still have several studios, and despite 4A Games going with Saber Interactive, Embracer retains the license and publishing rights to current and future games in the Metro series. Tuxedo Labs, previously controlled by Saber Interactive, released a statement discussing its future as a studio now under the Embracer umbrella, expressing full creative control and independence.
Saber Interactive, developer of the upcoming Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake, has been sold by Embracer Group to a private investor group under Beacon Interactive for $500 million. The sale includes Saber and some of its owned studios, while Embracer retains ownership of other studios including Aspyr, which was previously assigned to work on the KotOR remake. Despite ongoing projects, Embracer has faced layoffs and game cancellations, leading to a reputation for negatively impacting acquired studios.
Embracer Group is reportedly selling game developer Saber Interactive to private investors in a $500 million deal, freeing the studio from Embracer's cost-cutting measures and allowing it to continue work on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. This move follows Embracer's previous studio closures and layoffs, and the deal may also involve bringing along multiple Embracer subsidiaries.
Saber Interactive is set to buy itself back from Embracer Group in a deal worth up to $500 million, with plans to continue developing the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. This move comes as part of Embracer's restructuring program following the fallout of a $2 billion deal, leading to layoffs and studio closures. Saber Interactive, originally acquired by Embracer in 2020, is also gearing up for the release of several games this year.