He is captured by Darth Vader and imprisoned on the Death Star, but survives the game. He is later featured in the sequel, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, where he plays a significant role in the plot.
There is a scene in the first game where a character appears to be Kota, but it is revealed to be a clone created by Darth Vader. This clone is eventually killed, but the real Kota remains alive.