Star Wars: The Force Unleashed coming to Switch on April 20
Destroy all who stand in your way.
Publisher Aspyr and developer Krome Studios will release Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 20 for $19.99/ €19.99 / €19.99 / $30.00 AUD, the companies announced.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed first launched for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS, and more in September 2008.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:
About
You are Starkiller, Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, who has been trained to hunt down and destroy the Jedi. Take advantage of devastating Force powers and lightsaber combos to do Darth Vader’s bidding. Similar to the 2008 release on the Nintendo Wii, use the Nintendo Joy-Con motion controls to truly feel the destructive power of the Force or challenge a friend to a one-versus-one in the local multiplayer Duel mode!
Key Features
- Play as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” – Destroy all who stand in your way in your ultimate quest to serve Lord Vader. Discover the untold story of the Secret Apprentice set between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope.
- Unleash Epic Force Powers – Just like its original release on the Nintendo Wii, players can unleash devastating Force powers and lightsaber combos using the Nintendo Joy-Con’s optional motion controls.
- Local Multiplayer Duel Mode – Choose from 27 characters to battle a friend in a local multiplayer mode to determine the galaxy’s most powerful Jedi!
- Travel the Star Wars Galaxy – Defeat Jedi Masters on familiar worlds, including Cloud City and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk, or at other unique locations like the floral planet Felucia and the junk planet Raxus Prime.
Watch a new trailer below.