Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles Adds Playable Jar Jar Binks and More!

Aspyr has unveiled a surprising addition to the upcoming re-release of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles for modern consoles: the playable character, Jar Jar Binks! A new trailer showcases Jar Jar wielding a large staff in action-packed gameplay.

This isn't the only exciting news; Aspyr has also revealed nine other new playable characters, with more to come, expanding upon the original game's already diverse roster.

The 2000 release of Jedi Power Battles featured iconic characters and locations from Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. This updated version aims to capture the nostalgia of the original while adding fresh content. Along with customizable lightsaber colors and cheat code support, the inclusion of new characters like Jar Jar Binks is a key highlight.

The trailer featuring Jar Jar Binks shows him engaging various enemies with his staff, showcasing his signature chaotic style and voice lines. While some fans may have fantasized about a Darth Jar Jar-esque red lightsaber wielding Binks, this version sticks to his more traditional weaponry.

Jar Jar Binks will be playable when Jedi Power Battles launches on January 23rd. Pre-orders are available now.

Newly Revealed Playable Characters:

• Jar Jar Binks
• Rodian
• Flame Droid
• Gungan Guard
• Destroyer Droid
• Ishi Tib
• Rifle Droid
• Staff Tusken Raider
• Weequay
• Mercenary

Aspyr's commitment to expanding the playable character list is impressive. The additions offer a diverse range, including familiar faces like the Staff Tusken Raider and Rodian, as well as various droids (Flame Droid, Destroyer Droid, and Rifle Droid). The Gungan Guard also joins Jar Jar Binks as a playable Gungan.

With the launch just weeks away, fans can soon experience these new characters in action. Aspyr's past experience remastering classic titles, such as Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, offers hope that Jedi Power Battles will deliver a satisfyingly updated experience for longtime fans.