Drew Karpyshyn

Drew Karpyshyn is a multifaceted Canadian talent, working as a video-game writer and designer, as well as a published author. Following a period in the financial sector at a credit union, he transitioned into the world of game development. He became a part of BioWare, where he served as the lead writer and a primary game designer for the highly regarded Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

His involvement with Star Wars led to the creation of his initial hardcover novels: Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, Darth Bane: Rule of Two, and _[Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil] (/article/darth_bane:dynasty_of_evil).

He contributed as a writer to Star Wars: The Old Republic and also penned a pair of novels set within that same time frame: The Old Republic: Revan and The Old Republic: Annihilation. Karpyshyn departed from BioWare in February of 2012 to pursue independent endeavors. He later rejoined the company in September of 2015, only to leave once more in March of 2018.

Biography

Early life

During his childhood, Star Wars held a special place in his heart. From the ages of eight to twelve, Karpyshyn would dress up as a Jawa for Halloween. He strongly rejected the notion when a friend revealed that Darth Vader was actually the father of Luke Skywalker.

Career

On July 15, 2003, the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was launched on the Xbox. Karpyshyn held the position of lead writer and was one of the core design team's seven members. The game's development commenced around December of 2000 and was first showcased at the 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Knights of the Old Republic garnered significant acclaim and numerous awards. According to Karpyshyn, the game served as a catalyst, "allowing me to establish a connection with LucasArts," which ultimately paved the way for his career as a Star Wars novelist.

More importantly, his inaugural Star Wars novel, Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, was released to the public. This also marked his first hardcover publication. In 2007, he quickly followed up with a sequel, Darth Bane: Rule of Two, and subsequently released the third installment in the series, Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil. He also witnessed the release of the critically acclaimed game Mass Effect.

Works

Gameography

Bibliography

Sources

  • Drew Karpyshyn: Blazing the Path of Destruction on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  • Sith Rules: An Interview with Drew Karpyshyn on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  • Video - Returning to Taris on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • Concept Art – STAR Wars Celebration V on The Old Republic's official website (link obsolete; content only found on older version of webpage: backup link)
  • Drew Karpyshyn’s New Novel Revealed on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • Stepping into a Larger World: The Old Republic in Comics and Novels on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic heads to NYCC 2011 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • The Old Republic and Del Rey at NYCC on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • Exclusive Preview: ‘Revan’ Novel on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • New Star Wars: The Old Republic Novel Cover Revealed! on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • "A Mother's Hope" on The Old Republic's official website (article) (backup link)
  • The Evolution of Revan on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • A Look Behind the Scenes with Ossus on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
  • Star Wars Black Friday and Cyber Week 2024 Deals on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)

Notes and references

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Appearances