ASPYR Reveals Star Wars – Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Releasing January 2025

As Aspyr continues to bring LucasArts games to modern platforms, their next big Star Wars game they have revealed is STAR WARS™ Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™,. Now, I will admit I have played the hell out of this game on the PSX, but would I be tempted to jump into this game once again 25 years later?

It seems Aspyr has anticipated this as they have further revealed that the game will have extra characters and game modes that weren’t previously featured in the original game. This also includes the option to play as a battle droid, a Rhodian, and even as Darth Maul! It even boasts “new controls and improved gameplay.”

STAR WARS™ Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™ will be releasing on Switch and other platforms for around $19.99 come January 23rd, 2025. If you would like to know ow more about the game and check out the announcement trailer, you can find it all in the official press release below.

Aspyr Reveals STAR WARS™ Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™, Releasing on PC & Consoles Jan. 23, 2025

Pre-order now for a 10% discount on this classic action game, updated for modern platforms with new controls, improved gameplay, bonus characters and modes, couch co-op, and more!

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 10, 2024 – Aspyr, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, is excited to announce their newest collaboration, STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, bringing the classic action of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (2000) to modern platforms with modern controls, 13 newly unlocked characters from the beginning, all levels unlocked, versus and training modes introduced in later releases of the game, two-player couch co-op, and so much more!

STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battleswill be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Jan. 23, 2025, for an SRP of $19.99. Pre-orders begin today on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam!

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles with this fast-paced lightsaber action game featuring enhanced gameplay, models, environments, game modes, and more. Use the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber against legions of droids, assassins, and other legendary foes as you fight through iconic locations from STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace™ like Theed Palace and more.

KEY FEATURES

• Jump into Side-Scrolling Arcade Action in the Star Wars Galaxy: Play as Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, and Qui-Gon Jinn and face off against classic foes in iconic locations from STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
• All Secret Characters Unlocked & More to Discover: Play with all secret characters and levels from the original game unlocked from the start, including Darth Maul, Captain Panaka, Queen Amidala and more. There’s also 13 new playable characters to unlock after your first playthrough, like the Rifle Droid, Tusken Raider, Ishi Tib, and Weequay!
• Play with a Friend in Classic Couch Co-op: Battle side-by-side with a companion in two-player couch co-op for the entire 10-level campaign and bonus mini-games.
• New Features & Modes for Modern Platforms: Use classic or modern controls, toggle your lightsaber colors, enter classic cheat codes like Big Head Mode, dive into the VS and training modes from later releases of the game, and discover more surprises in this 25th-anniversary celebration of STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles.

Will you be picking this up next year? What new feature are you most looking forward to? Do let us know in the comments.

Source: Sandbox Strat PR