Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles will give Jar Jar Binks his time within the limelight as a playable character when it launches later this month.
Developer Aspyr revealed the shock character inclusion from a galaxy far, far-off with a special trailer as we speak. It’s the sort of reveal die-hard Star Wars followers have solely dreamed (or had nightmares) about, because the video exhibits Jar Jar leaping by iconic areas as he beats down droids with a workers. It’s not fairly Darth Jar Jar, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a goofy addition that few anticipated to see truly make its approach into the upcoming remaster.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles initially launched in 2000 and got here with quite a lot of playable characters. Some apparent faces that appeared embrace Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, however a number of deeper cuts, akin to Plo Koon and Adi Gallia, are additionally featured. Although Jar Jar performs a outstanding position in The Phantom Menace, the Gungan hero was not initially obtainable to manage within the recreation. Later this month, that may lastly change.
Aspyr introduced its Star Wars prequel revival late final yr, revealing plans to convey the practically 25-year-old online game to fashionable audiences with a number of new options. Highlights embrace changeable lightsaber colours and cheat code assist. It’s a goodie bag filled with upgrades for followers of the unique launch and sci-fi followers typically, with Jar Jar added to additional sweeten the deal. Aspyr additionally teases “extra surprises” for gamers to seek out, although it is unclear what precisely it has in retailer.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles lands on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S January 23 for $19.99.
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