Classic PS1 Star Wars Game Returns From The Dead Next Month, Says PSN Leak

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A classic PlayStation 1 game will reemerge from the dead in April, according to a new PlayStation Network (PSN) leak. The sci-fi franchise established by George Lucas’ films has had a series of spin-offs in various media, including dozens of video games over the years. Some of the most notable ones are,, and. Recently, the series went through a renaissance of sorts with the release of and its sequel .

Now, however, it seems like a classic and decades-old PS1 game is making a comeback to modern platforms. As reported by , , was seen listed on PSN. The product page of the game from 1995 was registered by the site , where it is listed as a PS5 game. If the leak is true, it means the game from PS1 may become playable on the latest Sony console.

Although reported by as a title for PS4 as well, does not mention the previous generation as a platform for this rumored game.

is a game that was released back in 1995 for PS1 consoles as a direct sequel to (1993). The title is set in the franchise’s expanded universe and, therefore, is not considered canon among the events of the movies. follows the story of a Rebel pilot called Rookie One, who is sent to investigate a lead on Dreighton, but has his X-Wing shot down. Luckily, he survives, only to discover a hidden Imperial station.

The title mentioned in the PSN leak is a rail shooter, having both third-person character combat, where Rookie One needs to eliminate opposing Stormtroopers in his path, as well as spaceship sequences, where players must control the vessel across certain paths and even engage in combat. The story of is linear and does not allow for side-tracking and exploration. The game was developed by LucasArts in collaboration with Factor 5.

If the PSN leak is true, then players will have a chance to experience this classic and somewhat underground PS1 game, now on modern platforms. Of course, as is the case with any leak, it should be considered with caution, as it may be inaccurate. Nevertheless, if it is true,