Remember 2002? Flip phones were cool, and Star Wars fans were diving into Jango Fett’s backstory on their GameCubes. Fast forward to 2024, and Aspyr is bringing that nostalgia back with a shiny new coat of paint. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is getting a modern makeover, set to blast onto PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on August 1st.
This isn’t just a simple port, though. Aspyr, fresh off their work on the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, is pulling out all the stops to make this 22-year-old game feel at home in 2024. We’re talking improved textures, dynamic lighting, and even some fancy DualSense features for PS5 owners.
For $19.99 (or £16.99 if you’re across the pond), you’ll get to step into Jango’s jet boots once again. The story remains the same – hunt down a Dark Jedi while wielding an arsenal that would make even the Mandalorian jealous. Dual blasters? Check. Flamethrower? You bet. Toxic darts? Why not!
But let’s talk about those visual upgrades. Aspyr is adding bump maps to give environments more depth and texture. Translation: less early 2000s flatness, more “wow, this actually looks pretty good in 2024.” They’re also throwing in dynamic lighting effects and a new flashlight for those dark corners of the galaxy. It’s like someone finally changed the lightbulbs in the Star Wars universe.
Pre-order now, and you’ll even snag a 10% discount. Not bad for a chance to relive your GameCube glory days without having to blow dust out of cartridges.
The real question is: in a world where we have The Mandalorian and a whole slew of modern Star Wars games, does Jango Fett’s adventure still hold up? We’ll find out this summer when we can finally compare our childhood memories to the real thing. Just remember, no disintegrations.
