In terms of the race for the ultimate killer app for Xbox, the original KOTOR Star Wars RPG has a good shout at Halo's comfortable number one slot, with the game touching millions of gamers and Star Wars fans alike.
After suffering at the hands of LucasArts's somewhat chequered third-party videogame push for decades, the game that everyone wanted was finally released and now a sequel is on the way.
The key points from the update according to the press release are:
All-new Force powers, weapons, locations, characters and classes add to the richness of this next epic instalment.
Choose from three different classes of Jedi to start the game with access to specific Jedi abilities.
Choose the light or the dark side of the Force based on your characters actions as you progress through the story. The choices you make not only affect your character, but also those in your party, and those who may join you in your quest.
Cameo appearances from memorable characters of the first game enhance the continuity and story flow through this unique time period.
Additional content will be available for The Sith Lords via Xbox Live.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the development house founded by members of the Fallout, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate, Dark Alliance, and Planescape: Torment teams.
Due for release early next year for Xbox, a PC version will be made available later in 2005.