We finally know what happened to Aspyr’s Restored Content DLC for KOTOR 2

Back when Aspyr announced Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for the Nintendo Switch, it also promised to incorporate the cut content mod in an official version of the game for the first time. Unfortunately, this DLC was eventually cancelled and it appears it was Disney that ultimately pulled the plug. 

When Aspyr eventually cancelled the mod's official release, someone filed a lawsuit against them alleging false advertising. Game File has gone through the most recent filings in that case, which included some email chains between Aspyr, Disney and a few creators behind the Restored Content mod. The filings show that while Apsyr was comfortable working with and crediting modders to get this DLC made, it was Disney that got cold feet.

Shortly after the base version of KOTOR 2 released on Switch, Disney's legal representatives told Aspyr that they had to credit real names for the Restored Content mod and could not use aliases. They had also taken issue with the use of non-union voice actors in the restored content mod.

Aspyr had attempted to contact all 22 people involved with the Restored Content mod at various stages since 2004 but was unable to reach everyone. As they couldn't get those creators to sign off, Disney's legal team said that they could not release the DLC as initially planned.

The lawsuit between the fan and Aspyr was also apparently settled out of court, so it will no longer go to trial.

KitGuru Says: The cancellation of the Restored Content mod was a major blow. It would have marked the very first time that this content was playable on a console. Fortunately, you don't necessarily need a good gaming PC to run the PC version of this game, mods included. 

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