Aspyr's Star Wars KOTOR 2 DLC Plans Derailed Over Modder Identity Issues

The release of the Restored Content DLC for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 on Nintendo Switch was scrapped due to Aspyr's inability to provide Disney with a comprehensive list of modders' full names. Initially, Aspyr had planned to incorporate content from a fan-made mod into the game, with Disney's approval, as long as the necessary permissions were obtained. However, when the game launched in June 2022 without the promised DLC, Aspyr cited an imminent release before ultimately admitting in June 2023 that the project had been abandoned. The subsequent lawsuit revealed that Disney was hesitant to acknowledge contributors using their gaming aliases, instead requiring real names. Aspyr's efforts to collaborate with the modding team were hindered by their inability to secure permission from all 22 participants, a prerequisite for Lucasfilm to proceed. Internal correspondence revealed that Aspyr's attempts to credit all contributors had inadvertently raised concerns with Disney's legal team, introducing a new obstacle. Following this, Aspyr announced that the project would not move forward due to objections from a third party, believed to be Disney or Lucasfilm lawyers. The dispute was reportedly resolved out of court last month.