Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Gets February Release Date

In August, Night Dive Studios announced it was remastering the classic ‘90s first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces. We now know that this modernization of one of the most beloved Star Wars games is coming on February 28. 

Night Dive, a studio specializing in reviving classic games such as its remake of System Shock that launched in May, is shining up the 1995 Star Wars title with 4K resolution and a 120 fps bump (on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC). Textures and lighting have been enhanced, and controls have been modernized to support today’s gamepads. Platform-specific features include gyro/motion control, rumble as well as a new weapons wheel.

Dark Forces follows Kyle Katarn, an ex-Galactic Empire soldier who has defected to the Rebel Alliance. He’s tasked with infiltrating the Empire and foiling its plans to create an army of powerful new stormtroopers and battle droids, better known as the Dark Trooper Project. This was the very first Star Wars FPS and it is regarded as being one of the best Doom-inspired titles of its time. 

Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch. This classic Replay episode allows you to watch former GI editors playing the original game, as well as learn more about Dark Forces.