After LucasArts closure, Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy go open source

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ArsTechnica posted a story that Raven Software has released the source code for its two Star Wars titles: Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy under the GPL

"We loved and appreciated the experience of getting to make Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy for LucasArts," noted Raven in a statement. "As a gift to the persistently loyal fanbase for our Jedi games and in memory of LucasArts, we are releasing the source code for both games for people to enjoy and play with."

The two titles were very popular at release, with Jedi Outcast featuring one of the first deathmatch multiplayer experiences set in the Star Wars universe.

 After LucasArts closure, Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy go open source