Lightsabers are undoubtedly the coolest thing about Star Wars. One video game almost allowed players to fully embrace the dark side and battle with lightsabers, but certain content was removed before release. Now, only those who modify the game can experience that original vision.
Early 3D video game fans dreamed of a Star Wars game with truly realistic lightsaber battles. That dream finally came true with Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. The game’s combat is incredibly responsive and feels similar to the challenging, but rewarding, gameplay found in games made by FromSoftware.
Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast Originally Had Lightsaber Dismemberment
Many fans consider to be the first truly great 3D Star Wars game with satisfying lightsaber battles. The lightsaber controls felt quick and natural, and the fast-paced movement of both the player and enemies perfectly captured the energy of the prequel films.
The Star Wars films always showed lightsabers capable of cutting off limbs, but generally avoided showing much blood or dwelling on the injuries. Originally, the game Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast was designed to replicate this, allowing players to sever enemies’ limbs and even cut them in half.
It appears Raven Software either decided against including, or was told not to include, the feature allowing players to dismember enemies. This functionality has been removed from the game.
The game originally included a powerful ability that let players briefly take control of enemies and turn them against their allies. While it sounded really cool, this ‘Jedi Mind Trick’ feature was ultimately removed, likely because it was either too hard to balance or gave players too much power.
Jedi Outcast’s Sith Potential Can Be Restored Via Cheats
Fans who want to play the original, more violent version of Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast – where lightsabers can dismember enemies – can still do so. As reported, you can use console commands on the PC version to bring back the brutal combat and the final level that were removed from the Jedi Mind Trick update.
Both Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast and its sequel, Jedi Academy, are fantastic games, and turning up the violent settings really makes you feel powerful, like a Sith Lord. The only downside is that you have to play through several levels before you get your lightsaber, making the early part of the game feel more like a typical third-person shooter.
Read More
- Star Wars Confirms Maul as the Most Underrated Villain
- RUMOR: Ghost of Yotei Ads Quickly Scaled Back by Sony Japan Due to Collapsing Sales
- Netflix’s The Åre Murders Is the Perfect Cozy Nordic Noir Crime Thriller
- Disney’s Maleficent Is Officially a Cult Classic
- Sheep In The Box: Hirokazu Koreeda’s Curious Sci-Fi Drama Explores Grief Through AI
- Glen Powell Just Dropped A Quote About Stunts, And Fans Are Saying He Sounds Like Tom Cruise
- The 8 Best X-Files Episodes Written By Vince Gilligan
- Life Hack Ending Explained: What Happens After The Big Heist (And Why Kyle’s Secret Weapon Is So Important)
- David Tennant Reveals Surviving Villain Is “Unhinged” In Disney’s Rivals Season 2
- The Final Episodes Of Alan Tudyk’s Hit Firefly Replacement Sci-Fi Series Officially Release On Netflix Next Month
2026-05-23 20:45