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Nightdive Studios, known for its quality FPS remasters, is developing a remaster of Star Wars: Dark Forces, bringing the classic game to current platforms.
The remastered version of Star Wars: Dark Forces will offer updated controls, 4K resolutions, enhanced 3D graphics, widescreen compatibility, and a smooth 120 FPS gaming experience. It will be priced affordably at $20 to $30 and will be accessible on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Nightdive Studios, known for their high-quality FPS remasters and the System Shock remake, is bringing a remaster of the classic Star Wars game, Dark Forces, to current platforms. Released in 1995, Dark Forces broke away from the movie's main storyline and delved into the expanded universe of Star Wars, following the adventures of Kyle Katarn, a Rebel Alliance mercenary. With its introduction of the Star Wars franchise to the FPS genre and its standout boss fights, Dark Forces quickly gained acclaim as one of the top Star Wars games of its time. Though the original game can still be played today through ports like Steam, this upcoming remaster holds promise for an enhanced gaming experience.
Nightdive Studios has announced the remaster of Star Wars: Dark Forces, a game that previously could only be played in 4K with a mod. The remaster, created using Nightdive's Kex Engine, will offer various improvements such as modern controls, 4K resolutions, advanced 3D rendering, widescreen support, and running at 120 FPS. The remaster will be available for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with a price range of $20 to $30. Larry Kuperman from Nightdive Studio stated that the team's aim is to capture the nostalgia of the original game while making it more accessible. Although no release date has been confirmed, more details will be revealed later this year.
Interested in retro FPS games? Check out Quake 2 Remastered, developed by Nightdive Studios and id Software. This remaster offers the iconic 90s shooter in glorious 4K resolutions and a 120hz refresh rate on compatible monitors. Enjoy online multiplayer, just like the original, and it's currently available on Game Pass.
Coming soon, the Star Wars: Dark Forces remake will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: IGN