Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a linear game that takes players on different missions while they straddle the line between the Light and Dark side. Players both hunt Jedi and attempt to form a rebellion while working their way through the game and this interesting positioning comes to a head at the end of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

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The final decision to align Starkiller with one side of the conflict in the Star Wars universe can be a bit unclear, however, and players who want one over the other may need some assistance in making this decision. For those Star Wars: The Force Unleashed players looking to unlock the Dark side ending, this guide is here to help.

When Is The Decision To Trigger The Dark Side Ending?

This decision doesn't come until the final mission of the game, when players land on the Death Star. As with other levels in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, the final path is linear. Unfortunately, there are numerous challenges between players and the final decision of the game. Working through the Death Star requires players to fight off dozens of stormtroopers as well as an AT-ST mini boss.

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The decision to trigger the Dark side ending of this game doesn't come until after a major confrontation with Darth Vader. This boss battle can be a bit of a challenge and requires players to keep their guard up while relying on Force Lighting and persistent lightsaber attacks. This fight ultimately comes down to an intense series of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's quick time events.

How To Get The Dark Side Ending?

After players defeat Darth Vader, the decision between activating Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's Light side ending or Dark side ending opens up. Instead of stopping the Emperor from attacking Jedi Rahm Kota, players need to attack the injured Darth Vader on the right side of the screen. This is the only way to trigger the Dark side ending of the game and will put players into a second fight with the villain.

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Defeating Vader for the second time is a much easier fight and is the epitome of revenge for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's protagonist, Starkiller. Winning this fight opens up a final cutscene that spells little more than doom and gloom for the player and the Rebellion, but spoilers will be avoided for the sake of interested players.

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is available on PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Switch.

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