Aspyr's upcoming release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles introduces a surprising playable character: Jar Jar Binks. A new trailer showcases Jar Jar wielding a large staff, engaging in combat with a variety of enemies, and employing his characteristically chaotic vocalizations. This unexpected addition joins nine other newly revealed playable characters, expanding the already diverse roster of the 2000 original.
The remastered Jedi Power Battles boasts enhanced features, including customizable lightsaber colors and cheat code support. The inclusion of Jar Jar Binks, along with a roster of new characters, aims to capitalize on the nostalgia of the original while offering fresh content for fans.
The recently unveiled playable characters include a mix of familiar faces and droid types:
- Jar Jar Binks
- Rodian
- Flame Droid
- Gungan Guard
- Destroyer Droid
- Ishi Tib
- Rifle Droid
- Staff Tusken Raider
- Weequay
- Mercenary
Aspyr has confirmed that more playable characters are yet to be revealed before the game's January 23rd launch. Pre-orders are currently available. The developer hopes to leverage its experience with other franchise game updates, such as Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, to deliver a satisfying and updated experience for long-time fans.
