Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles reveals Jar Jar Binks as new playable character

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Jar Jar Binks is joining Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles as a new playable character, Aspyr just revealed.

The game is more than just a simple remaster of the classic game. Aside from updates like a modern control scheme, new characters will be added – and yes, Jar Jar Binks will be among them. There’ll also be a Tusken Raider, a Rodian, and more.

If you need a refresher on the title, read the following overview:

Take back the Theed Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
Key Features
Jump into Side-Scrolling Arcade Action in the Star Wars Galaxy: Play as Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, or Qui-Gon Jinn facing off against droids and other familiar foes from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Or, play as one of the previously locked characters such as Darth Maul, Captain Panaka, Queen Amidala, Ki-Adi Mundi, and the Battle Droid, now available from the start!
Bring a Friend in Classic Couch Co-op: Battle side-by-side with a companion in 2-player couch co-op for the entire 10-level campaign and bonus mini-games
Classic & New Game+: Use classic or modern control schemes, toggle your Lightsaber colors to match the films, enjoy new playable characters such as the Tusken Raider, enter classic cheat codes like Big Head Mode, and discover more surprises in this 25th anniversary celebration of Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

Watch the Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles trailer for Jar Jar Binks below.

Jar Jar Binks Trailer

Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is due out for Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2025. Find more information about the game here.