Lucasfilm's recruiting website says the studio is hiring a developer for "an open-world RPG." The mid-level gameplay designer position will work on code and engines for an upcoming (and presumably unannounced) role-playing game set to take place in an open-world environment. Other than that, the listing is unfortunately vague, asking only for a talented and experienced individual to work with artists and designers to put code together.
There's no mention of online or multiplayer features at all, and no hint of what platforms (other than PC) the game might be built for or run on. It does seem like LucasArts is working on putting together some kind of RPG, possibly based on one of its current properties, in an open-world setting. That's intriguing news on its own.
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 11:37PM DreamingDarkly said
KotoR 3? Probably not but wishful thinking right?
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 10:59AM (Unverified) said
@Huey2k2
erm, no
Dragon Age: Origins is closer to KotoR than The Old Republic
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erm, no
Dragon Age: Origins is closer to KotoR than The Old Republic
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 11:57PM ChaskaCF said
let the speculation, BEGIN!!!
Posted: Aug 22nd 2011 11:58PM Razer922 said
Dear LucasArts:
Still waiting on Battlefront III.
Love,
Everyone
Still waiting on Battlefront III.
Love,
Everyone
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:47AM BaronVonSachsen said
@Razer922 I die a little inside whenever think about Battlefront III. Someday it will be released and I will be restored to good health, on the inside.
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Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 2:16AM The Cole Train said
@Razer922
Just give me what was in the leaked video a long time ago. I need to have an epic Star Wars game.
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Just give me what was in the leaked video a long time ago. I need to have an epic Star Wars game.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 2:58AM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
@Razer922
While I would love a Battlefront III it wouldn't be the same without Pandemic at the helm.
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While I would love a Battlefront III it wouldn't be the same without Pandemic at the helm.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:03AM shiftastic said
SWTOR is going to be the best mmorpg.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:09AM Studs MacKenzie said
Is there any reason to suspect this has something to do with future Old Republic packs or content?
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:18AM nevets79 said
please be in the style of KOTOR but the story of Darth Bane.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:24AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I'd sure like to see a new X-wing or Tie Fighter game.
Oh what am I doing, that's simply wishful thinking...
Oh what am I doing, that's simply wishful thinking...
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:44AM (Unverified) said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
You know as well as I do that the LucasArts of today would just ruin it.
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You know as well as I do that the LucasArts of today would just ruin it.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:33AM marktime said
Next game from Clint Hocking?
*crosses fingers*
*crosses fingers*
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 12:55AM hiruuamon said
We can all dream about a new KOTOR game, but it is probably wishful thinking. They probably don't want to suck people away from the SWTOR.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:17AM Punkrawk Bbob said
Given LucasArts whole "we fire all our employees after a game is finished" mantra, I can't help but wonder what poor sap will be temporarily exploited in this case.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:32AM DokiDokiBawanga said
me want new KOTOR!
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:35AM (Unverified) said
Does shooting rebel scum in their X-Wings count as an RPG? There's dialog and weapon selection....that's like an RPG. You could call diverting shield power a buff.
Yes? Yes? No? Damn.
Ok maybe Jedi Knight? Republic Commando? Battlefront? Wasn't there an Indy game in development? Maybe one of your ignored adventure games?
Hello? Is this thing on? *tap tap*
Yes? Yes? No? Damn.
Ok maybe Jedi Knight? Republic Commando? Battlefront? Wasn't there an Indy game in development? Maybe one of your ignored adventure games?
Hello? Is this thing on? *tap tap*
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 1:49AM GuardianLegend said
"X-wing Online" confirmed!!!!
I wish.
I wish.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 2:51AM dioxholster said
indiana jones? cant imagine another rpg star wars.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 3:11AM FunkMasterRitter said
I miss turned based rpgs... :)
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 4:15AM isotrex said
Star Wars?
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 8:59AM toastybuffoon said
WOMM
World of Maniac Mansion.
World of Maniac Mansion.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 9:23AM Crowned said
Star Wars RPG would be sweet. It would look like Mass Effect only with Lightsabers and Blasters.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 9:37AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Crowned
And ya know, force powers, speeder bikes, and Jar Jar Binks kill quests.
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And ya know, force powers, speeder bikes, and Jar Jar Binks kill quests.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 11:02AM (Unverified) said
@Punkrawk Bbob
and it would be called Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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and it would be called Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 11:49AM SisypheanLife said
Jedi Knight is a good guess, if its based on an existing franchise, but I think Lucasarts wants all of their Star Wars eggs in the TOR basket.
Other older properties that may be a possibility (depending on what they classify as an open-world RPG) could be Afterlife, Armed & Dangerous, and Gladius. But odds are, its a new property.
Other older properties that may be a possibility (depending on what they classify as an open-world RPG) could be Afterlife, Armed & Dangerous, and Gladius. But odds are, its a new property.
Posted: Aug 23rd 2011 9:49PM Zombie Gaz said
It's an open-world Monkey Island game that will be followed by a Loom shooter.





