Summary
The upcoming re-release of the classicStar WarsgameStar Wars: Bounty Hunterwill allow players to play as Boba Fett. This comes as a reference to a fake Easter egg from the original game, in whichStar Warsfans believed they could play as Boba Fett if they fulfilled certain criteria.
Aspyr Media has made a reputation for itself by re-releasing olderStar Warsgames for contemporary consoles.Its most recent endeavor wasStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, which coalesced the first twoStar Wars: Battlefrontgames into a single package for modern audiences. Aspyr Media now has its sights onStar Wars: Bounty Hunter, an action-adventure game released back in 2002 that followed the journey of fearsome bounty hunter Jango Fett, on a contract to hunt down a dangerous Dark Jedi. The original release teased a hidden unlockable where players could play as Boba Fett, only for this not to be the case. Aspyr Media has decided to take this and make it a reality.
As revealed by Aspyr, players will be able to play as Boba Fett by completing the game in the re-release ofStar Wars: Bounty Hunter. The original game contained a low-resolution image with a hidden message in Aurebesh that simply read, “Cash in all bounties to play as Boba.” Upon completing this task, however, no such reward would be given, leavingmanyStar Warsfans desperate for a chance to play Boba Fett. In the blog post, Bashaar explains that Aspyr has brought the Easter egg to life and that players will get the opportunity to equip a Boba Fett skin should they fully complete the campaign, bringing life to the ancient rumor after over 20 years.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Re-Release Rewards Boba Fett Skin After Completing the Campaign
Adding Boba Fett is not the only change being brought by Aspyr.Star Wars: Bounty Hunter’s re-release brings with it enhanced environmental textures, lighting effects, and a flashlight that players can use should some areas feel too dark. It wasn’t too long ago that there-release ofStar Wars: Bounty Hunterwas revealed, and with the release date sitting just a week away, it seems like Aspyr Media has kept the fans in mind when designing this re-release.
Aspyr Media doesn’t have a completely clean track record when it comes to theStar Warsfranchise, as seen by the remake ofStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicgoing through a turbulent development cycleunder Aspyr’s wing. Reception towardsStar Wars: Bounty Hunteris looking positive, however, and the most recent reveal that Boba Fett will be playable spells a good sign for fans ofStar Warswho are looking to experience an old classic with fresh eyes when the game launches on August 1.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise originally created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy of movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other media like comics, video games, tv shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
