Summary
- Aspyr has announced that Jar Jar Binks will be a playable character in the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles.
- A new trailer showcases Jar Jar Binks in action, wielding a large staff.
- Aspyr has revealed nine new playable characters in addition to Jar Jar Binks, with more characters expected to be announced.
Ahead of the much-anticipated release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles, Aspyr has delighted fans by revealing that the beloved and often controversial Jar Jar Binks will be a playable character. Originally launched in 2000, Jedi Power Battles drew players into the iconic world of Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Aspyr's new version aims to rekindle that nostalgia while introducing exciting new content, including the ability to customize lightsaber colors and support for cheat codes.
In a thrilling new trailer, Aspyr unveiled gameplay featuring Jar Jar Binks in action. The video highlights the bumbling Gungan wielding a large staff as he takes on various enemies. While some fans might have fantasized about Jar Jar wielding a red lightsaber as the infamous Darth Jar Jar from fan theories, he remains true to his character with chaotic voice lines that fans will recognize and appreciate. Jar Jar Binks will be playable when Jedi Power Battles launches on January 23, and eager fans can already pre-order the game.
New Jedi Power Battles Characters Revealed So Far
- Jar Jar Binks
- Rodian
- Flame Droid
- Gungan Guard
- Destroyer Droid
- Ishi Tib
- Rifle Droid
- Staff Tusken Raider
- Weequay
- Mercenary
Aspyr is not stopping at Jar Jar Binks; the developer has also announced nine other new playable characters for Jedi Power Battles, with more to be revealed. These additions bring a diverse range of characters to the game, including the familiar Staff Tusken Raider and Rodian, as well as various droid types such as the Flame Droid, Destroyer Droid, and Rifle Droid. Notably, Jar Jar is not the only Gungan character, as the Gungan Guard will also be playable.
With the release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles just around the corner, fans are eager to dive into the game and explore these new characters. Aspyr's experience in updating classic franchise games, such as the re-release of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, bodes well for delivering an updated experience that nostalgic fans will love.
