BioWare's Legacy Lives On - Jade Empire Gets a Second Life on Android Thanks to Fan Update

Fans continue to care for the studio's legacy.

Amidst news of BioWare's closure, there's a reason to remember one of its old role-playing games — Jade Empire, which first came out in 2005 on the original Xbox. Later, the game made its way to PC, and in 2016, Aspyr studio ported the Special Edition to smartphones. However, over time, the Android version disappeared from Google Play, and owners of new devices faced compatibility issues.

Enthusiasts gave the game a second life by releasing an unofficial update with support for modern devices based on 64-bit ARM processors. Otherwise, it's the same mobile adaptation with a full story campaign, a touch-optimized interface, and gamepad support.

Jade Empire offers a journey through a fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology. The protagonist must save their master by mastering martial arts, weapons, and magic, including transformations into demons. Battles take place in real-time, and the player's decisions influence the story's development. The Special Edition adds new combat styles, weapons, enemies, and an increased difficulty level.