Unlike the previous 3 parts of the Dark Forces / Jedi Knight series, this 4th installation won't revolve around Kyle Katarn as main character. While he'll still play an important role in the story of Jedi Knight 3, due to him having become a mighty Jedi Knight at the end of Jedi Outcast, he won't be the character you'll play.

The game will feature an uncommonly large number of different locations, thus ensuring a more varied gaming experience.