Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy begins shortly after the conclusion of events in Star Wars Jedi Outcast. Players create a Jedi apprentice character and join the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 to learn the ways of the Force under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn. While the young apprentice embarks on various missions to hone his skills and abilities a mysterious group is discovered creating havoc throughout the galaxy. Until order is restored the fate of the Jedi Academyand the future of the Star Wars galaxy itselfhangs precariously in the balance. Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy allows players to create and customise their own characters by choosing various characteristics including species gender clothing and physical attributes such as hair and facial features. In addition players can create a custom lightsaber selecting from hilt and blade colour. As apprentices progress in their training different lightsabers will become available such as the doublebladed lightsaber or dual lightsabers. A unique level selection system allows players to choose their own path through the game as well as the missions they undertake to improve their Jedi skills. The game adds several new multiplayer modes and enhances existing modes that were most popular in Star Wars Jedi Outcast.