Published , by David Craddock
Published , by David Craddock
Today's Nintendo Direct brought surprising and happy news from a galaxy far, far away. The PC gaming classic Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast will let you assume the role of a Jedi on Nintendo Switch on September 24.
If you watched Nintendo's Direct and felt this announcement came out of nowhere faster than Luke Skywalker shooting a womp rat on Tattooine, you weren't alone. It's exciting, though. Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast was released in 2002 for the PC, and built on id Software's Quake 3 engine. It's considered one of the greatest Star Wars games ever, and that's a short list.
Jedi Outcast garnered acclaim for its graphics, its light saber combat, and its wide array of environments, enemies, and gameplay styles. If you missed out on this gem 17 years ago, or if you're interested in experiencing it for the first time, you won't have to wait long. Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 24, just a few weeks away.
Nintendo's Direct was packed with nearly 40 minutes of announcements and gameplay footage, including the grand unveiling of Super Nintendo Online as part of every Nintendo Switch Online membership and, in another oldie-but-goodie port, a re-release of Doom 64 on November 22.