Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster release date & latest news

At long last, then, we're very pleased to see the game being remastered for modern audiences on current-gen platforms.

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Keep on reading to find out everything there is to know about the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster release date and to find out where to pre-order, which consoles you can play it on, and more.

When is the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster release date?

The Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster release date is Wednesday 28th February 2024. You should be able to jump in today, then!

Can I pre-order Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster?

You can pre-order the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster from the in-built store on your platform of choice.

With there being no physical release as of yet, you can buy the game digitally from Steam, the Xbox Store, the PlayStation Store or the Nintendo eShop. The price appears to be just shy of £25.

Which consoles and platforms can play Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster?

You can play the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch, the developer has confirmed.

Apart from those playing on Mac, no one is missing out on the remastered version of the Star Wars first-person shooter classic that spawned its own series.

Given the other Nightdive remasters have tended to appear across all platforms, it’s no surprise that this one is available on the lot, too. It’s never a given, though, so it’s good that it’s been confirmed.

Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster gameplay and story details

The Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster is aiming to be a faithful remaster of the 1995 classic. It’s promising 4K visuals and 120fps on platforms that support it, using Nightdive Studios’s own Kex engine that has proven popular in the development team’s other releases.

In an interview with IGN, Larry Kuperman of Nightdive Studios explains that its vision for the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster is: "[To] bring back the way you felt when you played the original… you don’t preserve things by changing them."

If you have played the original (it’s available to buy and play on Steam), this remastered version of the game shouldn’t be making any drastic changes when it comes to gameplay. Expect to replay the game you know and love, but with subtle tweaks to make it potentially even better.

For those who never played the original game, expect a first-person shooter full of memorable (now upscaled) cutscenes and challenging gameplay.

In fact, the game is remembered fondly for its challenging gameplay – particularly its boss battles – and this is something that isn’t changing. Expect the remaster to be a difficult game, as Kuperman adds: "I think the audience will appreciate the degree of challenge."

In terms of story, in Dark Forces you play as mercenary Kyle Katarn, working for the Rebel Alliance and fighting against the Empire and its development of a powerful new weapon. Classic Star Wars stuff.

Is there a Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster trailer?

Yes, there is a Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster trailer. The official reveal trailer shows off the game’s updated visuals and other enhancements (still work-in-progress, so expect some changes come the final release). Check the trailer out below:

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