KotOR.js

A remake of the Odyssey Game Engine that powered KotOR I & II written in JS (TypeScript)

KotOR.js is a TypeScript-based reimplementation of the Odyssey Game Engine that powered the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) and its sequel, KotOR II: The Sith Lords (TSL). The project aims to support the complete feature set of the original engine. While still in the early stages of development, many systems are already online in some form or fashion.

In addition to the game engine, the project includes an early attempt at a modding suite called KotOR Forge.

Technologies

• The code has been re-written in TypeScript and compiles down into JavaScript.
• THREE.js is used for the base of the rendering engine.
• Electron is used to package and publish a desktop application.

Discussion Thread
KotOR.js Youtube Channel

Supported Games

The following games are currently supported:

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords (PC)

Requirements

You will need a valid copy of either KotOR I or KotOR II installed on your system if you want to use KotOR.js to interface with the files of either game. No game files are distributed with this project.

Web Compatibility (NEW)

The recent transition to TypeScript has brought many improvements to the codebase, including Chrome support. When the project is compiled, the contents of the dist folder can be uploaded to a web server. The only requirement is that the site must be accessed from behind a valid SSL certificate. Using the latest version of Chrome is recommended.

Getting Started (Developer)

To get started as a developer, follow these steps:

1. Download and install npm (Node Package Manager).
2. Clone the KotOR.js repository.
3. Install the npm dependencies.

npm install

4. Run the build command

npm run webpack:dev-watch

5. Run the start command in a separate console/shell window

npm run start

6. Enjoy

Screenshots

KotOR.js Launcher	KotOR - Taris: Undercity	KotOR - Dantooine
KotOR II - TSL: Awaken Scene	KotOR II - TSL: Awaken Scene 2

Videos

KotOR.js (2023) - In Browser Demo	KotOR JS - Combat Animations Progress Jan 2021	KotOR Forge - WIP: Lip Sync Editor Jan 2019
KotOR JS - Lighting & Lipsync Progress Nov 2018	KotOR JS : TSL - Gameplay Compilation Sep 2018	KotOR JS: The Endar Spire Sep 2018

Influences & Credits

Without these people below I couldn't have gotten this far.
xoreos
The KotOR Modding Community

And many many more!

License

GPL 3.0 (GNU General Public License)