Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster finally has a release date, and it’s coming up fast

In a galaxy not that far away

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There’s finally a release date for the upcoming Star Wars: Dark Forcesremaster, and fans will be happy to know that it’s not that far away.

We can finally get our hands on theStar Wars: Dark Forcesremaster on February 28, 2024, and it will be playable onPS5,PS4,Xbox Series X|S,Xbox One,Nintendo Switch, and PC.

While this may seem like a long way away, those four months are sure to fly by thanks to all theupcoming gamesthat are releasing soon, such asCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3andAlan Wake 2.

This classic Star Wars first-person shooter is set at the height of the Empire’s power. You play as a defector of the Galactic Empire, Kyle Katarn, who joins the Rebel Alliance’s covert operations division and is tasked with infiltrating the Empire; here, he discovers the Dark Trooper Project. After this, you must race against the clock to put an end to this plan for terror and domination.

This much-loved shooter was first released in 1995, meaning it will arrive to fans almost 30 years after it first sat on shelves. This arrival also brings more than just the thrilling story and action.Star Wars: Dark Forcesremaster can run on modern gaming systems with up to4Kresolution up to 120fps.

There is also “advanced 3D rendering”, which enables updated lighting and atmospheric effects, according to the officialSteam page. Along with the immersive environmental puzzles, there will also be controller support with vibration and gyro controls.

All in all, it looks like there’s a lot to be excited about for the grand return ofStar Wars: Dark Forcesremaster. But for the time being, we’ll just have to wait and see if it lives up to expectations.

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