This is downloadable content (DLC) for *Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II*, requiring the base game to play on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Released in 2010, this adventure extension casts you as the Dark Apprentice, Starkiller, on a mission to crush the Rebel assault during the Battle of Endor under Darth Vader's orders. Gameplay utilizes the established Force powers and lightsaber combat of the main title within a new, focused mission set that offers an alternate perspective on a key *Star Wars* event.
The primary draw of this addition is its focus on an alternate perspective of the Battle of Endor. Players engage in the conflict surrounding the Rebel assault on the forest moon, tasked with crushing the resistance attempting to destroy the second Death Star. This allows players to experience one of the saga's most famous battles from the Imperial viewpoint, utilizing Starkiller's unique powers against the Rebel Alliance.
As an extension, this DLC utilizes the established gameplay mechanics of the parent game. The core loop involves intense lightsaber duels, the strategic use of powerful Force abilities—such as Force Push and Force Grip—and environmental interaction to overcome enemy resistance. No entirely new core systems are introduced; instead, the existing framework is applied to new mission objectives and level designs.
The content provides a dedicated, focused mission set centered on the Endor conflict. Players navigate environments familiar from the cinematic battle, engaging Rebel troops and potentially facing key figures of the Rebellion. The scope is best described as a substantial, self-contained mission pack that deepens the established lore rather than a massive content overhaul.
This expansion offers a narrative "what if" scenario. It does not alter the main campaign of The Force Unleashed II but provides a separate, high-stakes mission where the player's actions directly oppose the established canon outcome of the Battle of Endor, offering replayability through a different narrative lens.
This specific downloadable content was developed by LucasArts and was made available exclusively for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. It remains a supplemental mission pack requiring the original game.