: The game was notable for being the first and only time Mara Jade served as the lead role in a video game, grounding it deeply in the popular Star Wars Legends lore. Gameplay Mechanics and Innovations
The story is set in 10 ABY, five years after the events of Dark Forces II . : The game was notable for being the
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith , released on January 31, 1998, by LucasArts, is a standalone expansion pack for the 1997 title Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II . While officially an expansion, it functions mechanically as a full game, offering a substantial 14-level single-player campaign and 15 multiplayer maps. While officially an expansion, it functions mechanically as
: Levels are massive and often non-linear, requiring significant exploration and puzzle-solving that specifically utilizes Force powers. After the first four levels, the focus shifts
: Players initially control Kyle Katarn , the mercenary-turned-Jedi Master. After the first four levels, the focus shifts to Mara Jade , a former Emperor’s agent seeking Jedi training under Katarn.
: The expansion added a ranking system and characters from the films, such as Darth Vader and Boba Fett, for online or LAN play. Availability and Modern Playability