The following contains spoilers for the first Force Unleashed if you haven’t completed the game.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was a surprise breakout hit back in 2008, bringing to the gaming world a powerful story set in between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope. Its mixture of God Of War-style action and the devastating force powers of Starkiller, Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, made the game stand out among the collection of lacklustre titles and sequels that has plagued the franchise over the last five years.

So, it’s no surprise that LucasArts has wasted no time in concocting a sequel. Due out in October, Force Unleashed II continues the story of Starkiller and promises to deliver more story and even larger explosions than its predecessor. At a recent preview event in downtown London, we were treated to a polished PowerPoint presentation from producer Cameron Suey, leading us through the main points of the game.

Narrative-wise, it kicks off with a slightly odd twist. The primary ending for Force Unleashed saw Starkiller sacrificing himself for the good of the nascent Rebel Alliance. In the sequel, you play as a clone of Starkiller, who is plagued by memories and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, after breaking out of the cloning facilities of Kamino.