Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, a first-person shooter video game developed and published by Lucas Learning and LucasArts, was officially released.
Kyle Katarn, formerly an Imperial cadet, leaves the Empire and becomes a mercenary, taking on freelance missions.
Kyle Katarn discovers the ancient Valley of the Jedi, an area rich in Force power, during his mission to obtain the Valley crystal and investigate the Dark Jedi threat.
Kyle Katarn uncovers his heritage as a Force-sensitive individual and begins formal Jedi training under Luke Skywalker's guidance.
Kyle Katarn confronts and battles the Dark Jedi Jerec, who is attempting to use the power of the Valley of the Jedi for sinister purposes.
During the final confrontation, the Valley crystal is destroyed, preventing Jerec from using its power to dominate the galaxy.
After defeating Jerec, Kyle fully embraces his role as a Jedi Knight and commits himself to battling the remaining Dark Jedi.
