‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’ Coming to Nintendo Switch in April
Yes, you’ve heard that right. Fan-favorite action-adventure game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will make an unexpected return through a Nintendo Switch port of its Wii version.
The news dropped via the February 9 Nintendo Direct livestream. Unsurprisingly, Star Wars retro ports veteran Aspyr is handling this re-release of the 2008 title which introduced Starkiller, Vader’s secret apprentice, to the Legends expanded universe.
Choosing to port the Wii version of the game is an interesting decision; Xbox 360, PS3, and PC received a (back in the day) stunning release, but PS2, PSP, and Wii got their own versions, which were developed separately and cut back on graphics, physics, and levels, but instead packed exclusive content, such as the amazing Duel mode. Of course, the Wii version included motion controls, and it appears they’re making the jump to Nintendo Switch, so this isn’t a half-baked re-release — Aspyr typically maintains high quality standards.
Check out the (brief) teaser trailer for this port below, through Lucasfilm Games’ official Twitter account:
Unleash devastating Force powers and lightsaber combos, with optional motion controls, when the Nintendo Wii version of STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed releases on Nintendo Switch.
Coming April 20th, 2022. Pre-order now: https://t.co/hA1Am4YIwh pic.twitter.com/x2h3Egd7ct
— Lucasfilm Games (@LucasfilmGames) February 9, 2022
Pre-orders should be going up any moment now. For now, it appears a physical release isn’t happening. However, Lucasfilm likes to collaborate with Limited Run Games to bring (limited) physical releases of old Star Wars games to collectors from time to time.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will Force-choke Nintendo Switch on April 20.
Francisco J. Ruiz is that guy who has watched Jurassic Park a thousand times and loves Star Wars. His hunger for movies is only matched by his love for video games. He graduated in English Studies from the University of Malaga, in Spain. As he keeps writing about what he enjoys (and doesn’t) for websites all over, he’s continuing his studies.
