LucasArts officially announced the development of Star Wars: Dark Forces, a first-person shooter game set in the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars: Dark Forces was released for PC, introducing players to the character Kyle Katarn and pioneering first-person shooter mechanics in the Star Wars franchise.
Star Wars: Dark Forces was released on the Macintosh platform, expanding its availability to Mac users.
The Galactic Civil War escalates between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, setting the stage for infiltration missions by rebel operatives.
Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial officer turned mercenary, is recruited by the Rebel Alliance to undertake covert operations against the Empire.
Imperial agents have stolen the Death Star plans, but the exact details and locations remain classified. Kyle Katarn is sent on missions to recover critical data related to the Death Star.
Kyle Katarn undertakes the mission to infiltrate an Imperial base on the planet Marmoree to recover the stolen Death Star plans, facing various Imperial defense measures.
During his mission, Kyle discovers a rare Force crystal, which plays a significant role in subsequent events and contributes to his destiny as a Jedi.
Kyle sabotages key Imperial infrastructure and weaponry, significantly disrupting their operations and contributing to rebel efforts.
