It seems like everyone's excited about the newly announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. When I saw the trailer during the awards, I was pumped! However, there's a tiny, Death Star-sized issue: the studio behind it, Arcanaut Studios, is brand new. This has got people wondering when we'll actually get our hands on the game. The speculation started flying, with some folks estimating a release as far off as 2028 or even 2029. Casey Hudson, who's leading the project, tried to calm the waters with a brief statement on social media. He said, "Don’t worry about the 'not till 2030' rumors. Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!" Honestly, that didn't exactly instill confidence. When you consider the scope of modern games and the ever-present risk of delays, his words felt a bit too optimistic. These days, it's rare for a big-budget game to launch without at least one delay, and I have a sneaking suspicion that Fate of the Old Republic might follow that trend. I genuinely hope that Hudson and his team can pull it off and deliver the game within a reasonable timeframe. The visuals in the trailer were impressive, with realistic details. So if they can do it in a healthy way, it will be a great game. However, with the current state of the industry, it may be a difficult task.