Summary
Ahead of the release ofStar Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles, Aspyr has revealed that Jar Jar Binks will be a playable character in the game.Jedi Power Battlesalready featured a varied list of playable characters. However, the bumbling Gungan is likely one of the more surprising additions for fans in the new version.
Released in 2000,Jedi Power Battlesfeatured iconic characters and locations from the time ofStar Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Looking to draw on the nostalgia of the original, Aspyr has announced plans to release anew version ofJedi Power Battles, bringing some additional content for fans to discover. Besides features like the ability to toggle lightsaber colors and the addition of cheat code support, players can take control of some new characters, with Jar Jar Binks being the most recently announced.
Aspyr broke the news by releasing a new trailer forJedi Power Battles, unveiling gameplay for Jar Jar Binks. The video showcased the iconic Gungan in action, taking on various enemies. While some fans might have unrealistically hoped for the character to use a red lightsaber and take on the infamousDarth Jar Jar persona from fan theories, he appears to attack with a large staff in the game. In addition, he features various chaotic voice lines that one would expect from the clumsy character. Jar Jar Binks will be playable at the launch ofJedi Power Battleson January 23, but fans can already pre-order the game.
New Jedi Power Battles Characters Revealed So Far
It is worth pointing out that Aspyr is adding many other playable characters to the game with its upcoming release on modern platforms. Beyond Jar Jar Binks, the developer has revealednine other new playable characters forJedi Power Battles, with several more still expected to be announced. These additions include some variety, like the recognizable Staff Tusken Raider and Rodian. Some droid types are also becoming playable, with Flame Droid, Destroyer Droid, and Rifle Droid joining the roster. In fact, Jar Jar Binks is not the first of his kind to be announced for the game, as the Gungan Guard is set to be playable as well.
With the release ofStar Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battlesonly a couple of weeks away, fans will soon be able to check out these new characters, including Jar Jar Binks. Hopefully, Aspyr can learn from its experience updating other classic franchise games, such as itsre-release ofStar Wars: Bounty Hunter, to makeJedi Power Battlesthe updated experience nostalgic fans want.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (2025)
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Take back the Theed Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.Jump into Side-Scrolling Arcade Action in the Star Wars GalaxyPlay as Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, or Qui-Gon Jinn facing off against droids and other familiar foes from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.Or, play as one of the previously locked characters such as Darth Maul, Captain Panaka, Queen Amidala, Ki-Adi Mundi, and the Battle Droid, now available from the start!Bring a Friend in Classic Couch Co-opBattle side-by-side with a companion in 2-player couch co-op for the entire 10-level campaign and bonus mini-gamesClassic & New Game+Use classic or modern control schemes, toggle your Lightsaber colors to match the films, enjoy new playable characters such as the Tusken Raider, enter classic cheat codes like Big Head Mode, and discover more surprises in this 25th anniversary celebration of Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
