Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition

2008 LucasArts Action

Windows 11With a fix

MacNot confirmed

LinuxGold

Steam DeckUnsupported

Gamicality score

Metacritic 654

OpenCritic Not rated

Steam players 741

How it’s combined

Playability today

2.5

Runs today3.5/5

Design today1.5/5

Steam user reviews

Mostly Positive

76%

11,015 reviews1

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Facts checked November 1, 2026

Does Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11With a fix

Runs with a fix. See the steps below.1

Mac (Apple Silicon)Not confirmed

A Mac version is sold. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon.1

LinuxGold

Through Proton. ProtonDB: Gold, runs perfectly after tweaks.3

Steam DeckUnsupported

Unsupported, as rated by Valve.1

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How to get Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition running today

Install the missing sounds fix into the LevelPacks folder to restore audio in the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels (PCGamingWiki).
To use a controller, set Input Device to Xbox 360 Controller in the launcher before starting the game (PCGamingWiki).
Set Windows speakers to Stereo before playing; the game's surround mode plays music from only one speaker (PCGamingWiki).
Optionally, use the SWTFU Advanced Configurator to lift the 30 FPS cap and turn on cloth simulation (PCGamingWiki).

Synopsis

A third-person action game set between the Star Wars prequel and original trilogies, in which Darth Vader's secret apprentice Starkiller hunts the last Jedi across the galaxy. Combat mixes lightsaber combos with physics-driven Force powers that throw enemies, crush machinery and tear apart scenery, and the Ultimate Sith Edition adds three bonus missions.

Developer: LucasArts
Released: 2008
Best version: The Ultimate Sith Edition is the only PC release and includes all the console DLC missions.
Genre: Action
Where to get it: Steam

Reception

The console original was praised for its story and spectacular Force powers, but the 2009 PC port drew a Metascore of 65, with critics calling it a careless conversion with balance and control problems. Players today still enjoy the power fantasy and the story. Current Steam reviews complain about sluggish keyboard controls, the 30 FPS cap, boss fights built on stunlocks and a frustrating Star Destroyer sequence, and missing sound in late levels.

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Playability today

The average of two parts, each from 1 to 5. Tap a check to see why. How it works

Runs today

3.5/5

Sold or given away today by an official source
Needs fan patches to run well on Windows 11
?Not confirmed yetSingle-player works without an internet connection
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
Some content no longer works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
The Steam version is missing sound effects in the Raxus Prime and Death Star levels until a fan fix is installed (PCGamingWiki).
Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
Native widescreen and ultrawide; 4K and higher frame rates need the Advanced Configurator (PCGamingWiki).
Full controller support or remappable controls
XInput controllers work with Xbox prompts once selected in the launcher, though buttons cannot be remapped (PCGamingWiki).
Not Steam Deck Verified or Playable
No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
No known game-breaking bugs in the current version
PCGamingWiki lists no open crash issues, though some Windows 11 players report the game failing to start without a confirmed fix (PCGamingWiki).

Design today

1.5/5

Controls feel awkward on a modern controller or mouse and keyboard
Keyboard and mouse controls feel sluggish, Force grip aiming is imprecise, and remapping keys breaks the quick-time events, which still expect the default keys. Source: honestgamers.com, steamcommunity.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
Menus, text or interface are hard to read on today's screens
Menus cannot be used with the mouse at all: options require the keyboard, with the bracket keys switching between tabs, and remapped keys do not change the on-screen prompts. Source: honestgamers.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progress
The game autosaves at checkpoints within each level, and reloading the last checkpoint is the standard way back after a death or a failed sequence. Source: steamcommunity.com, steamcommunity.com.
Hard to make progress without a guide
The Star Destroyer sequence and boss finishers rely on vague action prompts, and players regularly report not knowing how to bring the ship down. Source: steamcommunity.com, honestgamers.com.
Pacing drags: grind, filler or forced backtracking
Boss fights drag on through blocking, stunlocks and respawning minions, the Star Destroyer sequence keeps resetting, and the bonus levels repeat the same combat. Source: steamcommunity.com, honestgamers.com, steamcommunity.com.
Camera or movement fights the player
PC Games lists a stubborn camera among the PC version's faults, and the camera and control changes in boss fights draw complaints. Source: pcgames.de.