After 22 Years, A Surprising Star Wars Game Is Reportedly Coming To PS Plus

Summary PlayStation Plus may be adding Star Wars: The Clone Wars, potentially opening the door for more classic PS2 games on the service.

The new emulated version of The Clone Wars for PS4 and PS5 includes upgraded graphics and extra features like rewind and custom filters.

The listing warns of possible gameplay differences.

PlayStation Plus is reportedly about to gain a classic Star Wars game and it may just signal that a whole new selection of games could soon be added to the subscription service. One of the biggest benefits of users signing up to PS Plus Extra is that they gain access to a library of "essential" titles that were beloved on their original systems. While not every game is given an opportunity to return and bask in nostalgic adoration, it's always refreshing to see underrated gems appearing on the service for new generations.

Per Gematsu, the 2002 PlayStation 2 game Star Wars: The Clone Wars game was recently listed on the PlayStation Store as an emulated version of the original game that will be available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This version will sport upgraded graphics, a quick save feature, the ability to rewind, and custom video filters. The game is currently listed as arriving on the storefront on June 11 but no official announcement or reveal has yet to take place; given the detail included in the listing, it seems unlikely to be inaccurate.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Could Signal More Games

Are More Emulated PS2 Games Coming to PS Plus?

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The listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars includes a warning that because of its emulated features, some aspects may play differently to the original PlayStation 2 classic, so nostalgic fans should be aware of these tweaks. It's worth noting that the implementation of the rewind, quick save, and video filters could suggest that Sony's on the verge of launching a new collection of PS2 classics on PS Plus through emulation. That's yet to be confirmed though, so the return of The Clone Wars could simply be a one-off release in the vein of Aspyr's recent remasters.

The original 2002 Star Wars: The Clone Wars looks significantly different to the animated version that many fans may recognize. Originally launched to coincide with the release of Attack of The Clones, the game allows players to battle in the titular conflict with a series of iconic vehicles and Jedi Masters all trying to destroy the Sepratist's droid army. The new PS Plus version will also include multiplayer modes that will allow users to team up in co-operative and competitive battles.

PlayStation Plus continues to be one of the best deals for users already embedded in Sony's ecosystem as it offers a wealth of new games every month. If the listing for The Clone Wars is accurate, it could represent a new effort to add properly emulated PS2 titles to the service. It would be a major boon for players looking to experience some retro titles or simply take a walk back through memory lane.

Source: Gematsu