Canceled KOTOR 2 DLC for Switch sparks class action lawsuit against Aspyr and Saber
Fans are suing Aspyr and Saber for not releasing the Restored Content DLC
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Developer Aspyr and publisher Saber Interactive have been caught up in a class action lawsuit over the canceledStar WarsKnights of the Old Republic 2: Sith LordsDLC forNintendo Switch.
Last year,Knights of the Old Republic 2was ported to the Nintendo Switch, a visually enhanced version of the 2004 sequel featuring an improved frame rate and resolution.
Prior to the official release, an announcement trailer promised that the game would receive theRestored ContentDLC full of additional content that never made it to the original game and originally started as a fan-made PC mod. Fan excitement was to be expected.
However, in June this year, Aspyr Media announced that theplans to release the DLC had been canceled, stating at the time that it was grateful for the “immense passion and support for theKnights of the Old Republicseries” but “sadly” would not be moving forward with its initial plans.
Months later, fans have mobilized to sue Aspyr and Saber Interactive.
“In 2022, Defendants [Aspyr and Saber] advertisedKOTORto users of the video console Nintendo Switch as having never-before-released ‘Restored ContentDLC,’ or new downloadable content providing new gaming content for users,” thelawsuitreads, which was filed in July by Malachi Mickelonis “individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated” (viaThe Gamer).
“Despite their failure to releaseKOTOR’sRestored ContentDLC, Defendants refused to give refunds to purchasers ofKOTOR.”
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The lawsuit then goes on to show several pages of tweets and other messages from fans online showing their outrage for the lack of DLC that was advertised.
“Plaintiff felt completely duped and was upset because he had relied on Defendants’ representations that theRestored ContentDLC would be released forKOTOR,” it continues. “In fact, Plaintiff did not even playKOTORafter purchasing it, instead choosing to wait until theRestored ContentDLC was released. But Defendants never did.”
“Plaintiff would potentially be interested in purchasing other games withRestored ContentDLC from Defendants in the future if they have the advertised content, are not deceptively advertised, and accordingly priced at fair market value without being artificially inflated due to the deceptive advertising.”
When Aspyr and Saber announced the cancelation, as compensation, fans who bought the game were offereda complimentary replacement game keyfor a singleStar Warsgame on eitherSteamor Switch.KOTOR 2was an option, which can still benefit from the freeRestored Contentmod.
Aspyr and Saber have until October 4 to respond to the lawsuit, with which the plaintiff is seeking further relief “including, but not limited to, the remedy of disgorgement,” as well as “an order awarding attorneys’ fees and costs,” and a trial by jury.
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