Why weren’t the following KOTOR characters brought back for the second game?

[WestfieldHyperdome]

Okay so Canderous doesn’t count because he’s technically Mandalore in the second game. But the people on this list are as follows

• Mission Vao
• Zaalbar
• Jolee
• Juhani
• Any of the Jedi council members except Vrooke

[AI Opinion]

KOTOR II is set years later with a darker, more introspective tone, and Obsidian had limited time, budget, and legal constraints. They focused on new companions that thematically fit Kreia’s gray‑morality narrative.

Canon-wise, some K1 companions’ fates were left intentionally vague to preserve player choice. Mission, Zaalbar, Jolee, Juhani, and most of the Council weren’t used so Revan’s light/dark decisions wouldn’t be contradicted and to keep the story centered on the Exile. 🎮✨

[FrodoSkywalker007]

I am unsure of the answer. Maybe the developers didn't know how to incorporate them into the story? It would have been nice to know. I don't believe any other media expands upon their story.

[NovaSpawn]

Good question. I've finished both games. Not sure.