Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles Reveals Another New Character

Summary

• Aspyr has revealed Jar Jar Binks as a playable character in the upcoming Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles.
• A new trailer shows Jar Jar Binks wielding a large staff in gameplay.
• Nine other new playable characters have been revealed, with more to come.

Get ready for some unexpected fun! Aspyr has just announced that the lovable (or, depending on your perspective, intensely annoying) Jar Jar Binks will be a playable character in the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles. While the original 2000 release featured a roster of iconic characters, Jar Jar's inclusion is certainly a surprising twist for fans.

This updated version of Jedi Power Battles, aiming to recapture the nostalgia of the original while adding new content, boasts features like customizable lightsaber colors and cheat code support. But the real excitement lies in the expanded roster of playable characters, with Jar Jar Binks being the latest addition.

A new trailer showcases Jar Jar in action, wielding a large staff instead of the (perhaps unrealistic) red lightsaber some fans might have hoped for. His signature chaotic charm and voice lines are also present, promising a uniquely Jar Jar experience. Jar Jar Binks will be playable when Jedi Power Battles launches on January 23rd, and pre-orders are available now.

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

But that's not all! Beyond Jar Jar, Aspyr has unveiled nine other new playable characters, with more to be announced. This diverse group includes familiar faces like the Staff Tusken Raider and Rodian, along with various droids such as the Flame Droid, Destroyer Droid, and Rifle Droid. Interestingly, Jar Jar isn't the only Gungan joining the fray, as the Gungan Guard will also be playable.

With the launch of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles just weeks away, fans can soon experience these new additions firsthand. Let's hope Aspyr's experience with other classic Star Wars game updates, like Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, translates into a truly satisfying and nostalgic experience for Jedi Power Battles.