Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster: Nightdive Studios, the developers of the recent System Shock remake, have announced a remaster of the classic 1995 Star Wars first-person shooter Dark Forces.
The remaster will be released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The remaster will feature updated 4K graphics, 120fps gameplay, and modern gamepad support. It will also include remastered cutscenes and content, as well as trophies and achievements.
Dark Forces is set in the Star Wars universe and follows the story of Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial stormtrooper who joins the Rebel Alliance. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay and its use of the Star Wars license.
The remaster is being developed using Nightdive’s KEX Engine, which was also used to develop the System Shock remake. The engine allows Nightdive to remaster games while preserving their original look and feel.
A release date for the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster has not yet been announced.
In addition to the remaster, Nightdive is also developing a sequel to Dark Forces called Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith. The sequel is set after the events of Dark Forces and follows Kyle Katarn as he investigates a new threat to the galaxy.
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The Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster is a welcome addition to the Star Wars gaming library. The original game was a classic, and the remaster looks to be a faithful update that will bring the game to a new generation of fans.
Here are some additional details about the remaster:
- It will be built in Nightdive’s KEX Engine, which was also used for the Quake and System Shock remasters.
- The graphics will be updated to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second.
- The cutscenes will be remastered.
- There will be new achievements and trophies.
- The game will support modern gamepads.
- The release date has not yet been announced.
The Dark Forces remaster is a welcome announcement for fans of the classic game. It will be a chance to experience the game with updated graphics and gameplay, and it will also introduce the game to a new generation of players.