Summary
Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games have announced a collection of classicStar Warsgames coming to the Switch, but two of the titles will be digital downloads.Star Warsfans who prefer physical media should be thrilled with this news; however, there is a catch that may be disappointing for some.
Although digital games and media are becoming increasingly popular, many people still prefer to buy their games on a physical disk or cartridge. Purchasing a physical video game feels like true ownership for these players, plus they get to display the box in their homes and save storage space on their consoles. Plenty ofStar Warsgames deserve a remaster, but many fans prefer to have the classic versions physically for a sense of nostalgia.
For the gamers who prefer physical editions, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games have announced theStar Wars Heritage Pack, a collection of 7classicStar Warsgames, set to release December 8th. But here’s the catch: only five games will be on the cartridge itself, withKnights of the Old Republic 1 & 2being digital downloads. No reason was given why these two games require a digital download code, but it can only be assumed that it’s due to space limitations.
Star Wars Heritage Pack Games List
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicis 20 years old, but many fans still consider it the bestStar Warsgame of all time. The story of this classic RPG takes place thousands of years before the events of the original trilogy and features complex characters, turned-based combat, and a morality system that allows players to choose between the light and dark sides of the Force.Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lordstasks the player with assembling a crew of companions to uncover the mysteries surrounding The Exile. Although some of the gameplay mechanics were improved in the sequel,The Sith Lordsis not as beloved as the original game.
Another notable addition to this collection is thefan-favoriteStar WarsgameThe Force Unleashed, an action-adventure story where the player assumes the role of Starkiller, Darth Vader’s secret apprentice. Another popular game included in the collection isJedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast, featuring a single-player campaign where players encounter iconic characters from theStar Warsuniverse as Kyle Katarn, a former Jedi Knight turned mercenary. There’s alsoStar Wars: Episode 1: Racer, a classic game based on the prequel trilogy that puts players in the cockpit of various pod racers from the franchise.
Star Wars Heritage Packwill be released physically on December 8th for the Nintendo Switch
