LucasArts confirms the rumored ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’

LucasArts confirms the rumored ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’According to a press release published by VG247 as well as a PS3 Informer story, LucasArts has put its seal of confirmation about the forthcoming launch of the rumored ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.’

Going by the two reports, at the Comic-Con Star Wars Spectacular panel carried the LucasArts’ announcement about two new levels for ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’. While one level would be downloadable content, the other would be available only with an upcoming special edition of the game.

LucasArts said that the downloadable content - which will be released in fall this year - will put players on Tatooine in a story that “re-imagines the Star Wars Saga as if the Secret Apprentice had killed Darth Vader and taken his place at the Emperor's side.” The Secret Apprentice is sent to the iniquitous planet on a mission, whereby he has to hunt down and slay the reclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Meanwhile, LucasArts also revealed that the game would be repackaged as the "Ultimate Sith Edition," and ported to PC, to be released this holiday season. The new edition will include an exclusive Hoth stage on disc, over and above all of the earlier DLC.

The additional content will include new costumes, and new character models for Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Count Dooku, Jango Fett and C-3PO!