A beta version of the fan remake of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 has been released on Unreal Engine
Dec 01, 2025It's been almost two years since we last looked at the fan remake of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 on Unreal Engine. Usually you would think that the project is on hold. However, a few days ago its creator released a new beta version.
In this new beta, Ruppertle is focusing on recreating the third level from the game. This means the fan remake includes three levels from the original game, plus a bonus level for testing and a Sandbox mode. It also has 4 survival levels.
The new beta version is available exclusively to the author's Patreon subscribers. It is unknown when exactly the demo will be released to the public; Ruppertle does not give a time frame. As a consolation, there remains previous public assemblywhich is still freely distributed.
The fan remake boasts full-fledged game mechanics: there is shooting, puzzle solving, interaction with the environment and enemies - everything that Dark Forces 2 was loved for at one time. Considering that there is no talk of an official remake of the cult action game, this version remains the best possible alternative for fans.
Separately, the developer emphasizes the technical side of the project. The remake does not use ray tracing, instead relying on pre-baked lighting. Thanks to this, the game runs stably even on medium and budget PCs.