Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast follows Kyle Katarn’s return to the Force, blending blaster combat with iconic lightsaber duels and an expansive use of Force powers.
- Developer/Publisher: Raven Software / LucasArts
- Release: 2002 on PC; later on GameCube and Xbox, and modern ports on PS4/Switch
- Genre: First/third-person action-shooter with lightsaber combat
- Notable: Robust lightsaber system with stances and combos, Force power progression (Push/Pull/Grip/Lightning), memorable set pieces (Yavin, Bespin), multiplayer duels and objective modes
- Reception: Strong reviews for lightsaber feel, level design, and faithful Star Wars atmosphere; regarded as a classic of early-2000s Star Wars PC gaming