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|image=sw df2 jk box.jpg
|title=Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
|title=Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
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|developer=[[LucasArts]]
|publisher=[[LucasArts]]
|publisher=[[LucasArts]]
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|ratings={{ESRB|T}}
|genre=[[First-person shooter]]
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|expansion=[[Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith]]
|preceded by=[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]
|preceded by=[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]
|expansion=[[Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith]]
|followed by=[[Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]
|followed by=[[Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]
|series=Star Wars: Dark Forces
|series=Star Wars: Dark Forces
|pcgamingwiki=Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II
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'''Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II''' is the second installment of the Jedi Knight/Dark Forces series, developed and published by [[LucasArts]] exclusively for [[Windows]] in [[1997]]. It was later released via [[Steam]] and [[Direct2Drive]] in [[2009]].


'''Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II''' is a [[FPS]] developed and published by [[LucasArts]] exclusively for [[Windows]] in [[1997]]. It was later released via [[Steam]] and [[Direct2Drive]] in [[2009]].
The game was originally created as a 2-disk series compatible with Windows 95 and 98. More recently, it has been made available via Steam (beginning in September 2009) or by mounting a torrent file to a virtual CD drive. It is a 3D first-person shooter, although it can be played in third person as well. Like later installments in the series, it is an action/adventure game that features progressive Force power development. Each mission, with the exception of the battle levels, contains secret areas that can be found for extra power stars used to increase the rank of force powers. The game features a variety of resolutions, 3D acceleration, high-quality sounds, a phenomenal musical score, and live-action cutscenes and cinematics. It also features the ability to choose to become either a light Jedi or a dark Jedi.


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==Story==
{{Star Wars/Opening crawl|Dark Forces II
JEDI KNIGHT


<blockquote>
Since the destruction of
<small>Since the destruction of the second Death Star, the Rebel Alliance has begun the difficult process of building the New Republic.
the second DEATH STAR, the
Rebel Alliance has begun the
difficult process of building
the New Republic.


Seizing the opportunity for control of the galaxy, new rival armies arise. The most dangerous of these are the Dark Jedi. Their leader, Jerec, seeks the legendary Valley of the Jedi.
Seizing the opportunity for
 
control of the galaxy, new
Within this lost battleground he will find untold power to destroy peace and justice in the galaxy...</small>
rival armies arise. The most
</blockquote>
dangerous of these are the
 
DARK JEDI. Their leader,
The second installment of the Jedi Knight/Dark Forces series, Dark Forces II was released by LucasArts in 1997.  The game was originally created as a 2-disk series and is compatible with Windows 95 and 98.  More recently, it has been made available via Steam (beginning in September of 2009) or by mounting a torrent file to a virtual CD drive.  It is a 3D first-person shooter, although it can be played in third person as well.  Like the other installments in the series, it is an action/adventure that features progressive force power development.  Each level, with the exception of the battle levels, contains secret areas that can be discovered for extra power stars that are used to increase the rank of force powers.  The game features a variety of resolutions, 3D acceleration, high-quality sounds, a phenomenal musical score, and live-action cutscenes and cinematics.  It also features the ability to choose to become either a light Jedi or a dark Jedi.
JEREC, seeks the legendary
VALLEY OF THE JEDI.


Within this lost battleground
he will find untold power to
destroy peace and justice in
the galaxy....}}


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Box artwork for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
Box artwork for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Developer(s)LucasArts
Publisher(s)LucasArts
Year released1997
System(s)Windows
Expansion pack(s)Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Preceded byStar Wars: Dark Forces
Followed byStar Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
SeriesStar Wars: Dark Forces
Genre(s)First-person shooter
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)ESRB Teen
LinksStar Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II at PCGamingWikiStar Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II ChannelSearchSearch

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is the second installment of the Jedi Knight/Dark Forces series, developed and published by LucasArts exclusively for Windows in 1997. It was later released via Steam and Direct2Drive in 2009.

The game was originally created as a 2-disk series compatible with Windows 95 and 98. More recently, it has been made available via Steam (beginning in September 2009) or by mounting a torrent file to a virtual CD drive. It is a 3D first-person shooter, although it can be played in third person as well. Like later installments in the series, it is an action/adventure game that features progressive Force power development. Each mission, with the exception of the battle levels, contains secret areas that can be found for extra power stars used to increase the rank of force powers. The game features a variety of resolutions, 3D acceleration, high-quality sounds, a phenomenal musical score, and live-action cutscenes and cinematics. It also features the ability to choose to become either a light Jedi or a dark Jedi.

Story[edit]

Dark Forces II
JEDI KNIGHT

Since the destruction of
the second DEATH STAR, the
Rebel Alliance has begun the
difficult process of building
the New Republic.

Seizing the opportunity for
control of the galaxy, new
rival armies arise. The most
dangerous of these are the
DARK JEDI. Their leader,
JEREC, seeks the legendary
VALLEY OF THE JEDI.

Within this lost battleground
he will find untold power to
destroy peace and justice in
the galaxy....

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