Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords has always been the best broken game in the galaxy. And now, thanks to some determined modders, it’s finally whole on Nintendo Switchjust not the way Aspyr intended.
The official DLC never arrived, so the fans stepped up
Back in 2022, when KOTOR 2 landed on Switch, Aspyr promised something big: post-launch DLC featuring the legendary Restored Content Mod. It was supposed to patch the holes left in the game’s rushed 2004 releaserecovered dialogue, missing quests, proper endings, and one hauntingly good Atton Rand arc.
Then… radio silence. The DLC never came. Eventually, it was formally canceled, sparking a class-action lawsuit that fizzled as fast as it flared. Players were left with a shell of a masterpiece and no official path forward.
Modders brought the Restored Content to Switch anyway
This month, that changed. Modders GloriousCheese and Vertania stepped in and did what Aspyr didn’t: they ported the Restored Content Mod to Switch. It’s unofficial, but it’s fully functional, packing in the latest available version of the mod from PC.
There’s a catch, though. To install it, you’ll need to mod your console, and that’s only possible on certain Switch models, usually older ones. It’s not a plug-and-play patch, but for players who know their way around homebrew, it’s the real deal.
What’s in the Restored Content Mod in KOTOR 2?
The mod restores some of the most important cut material in KOTOR 2. Here’s what players gain:
- Expanded character arcs and party interactions
- Fully restored droid factory side quest
- Enhanced ending sequences with better narrative cohesion
- Bug fixes and mechanical polish
- Unused audio, animations, and branching choices
Put simply, it turns the game into the version Obsidian always wanted to ship.
KOTOR fans deserve better, but make the best of it anyway
It’s hard not to see this as another missed opportunity for an official release. KOTOR 2 on Switch had the potential to be definitive. Instead, it’s the fans once again doing the restoration work.
Meanwhile, the long-promised KOTOR remake remains in limbo, years after its flashy debut trailer. No updates, no release window, and no sign that KOTOR 2 will ever get the same treatment.
Still, if you’ve got a mod-friendly Switch or a Steam Deck, now’s the time. The Force won’t fix this one for you, but the fanbase already has.
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