LucasArts will released in September the PS2 version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game’s story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi.

Gameplay of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Though the story and characters are consistent across all platforms, specific details vary between them — for example, the opening level on Kashyyyk is a daytime attack on the Xbox 360 and the PS3, while the Wii, PSP and PS2 depictions happen at night with different levels.  LucasArts plans to offer downloadable expansions for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions: one content package will make characters other than Starkiller playable throughout the game, and a later package will add a new mission.  The Wii, PlayStation 2, and PSP versions - all developed by Krome Studios - allow the player’s character to participate in Jedi trials, encountering the spirits of long-dead Jedi.