LucasArts announced that the demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II will be arriving at both the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on Tuesday, October 12th.

The level focuses on the very beginning of the game, which takes in a secret cloning facility on the planet of Kamino. Starkiller, told by Vader he is no more than a clone, becomes tormented by the memories of his past and escapes into the rain-soaked planet with Vader not far behind.

Unleash the power of dual lightsabers, over-top Force powers including the new Jedi mind trick, and get a first taste on a journey that will take Starkiller across the galaxy in search of the truth behind his past, as well as the woman he cannot forget.

Also though you may have to wait until the end of the month to get your hands on a copy of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II game, those eager to continue the story of Starkiller can get a head’s start at the bookstore. The Force Unleashed II story has been adapted into fiction as a novel, audio book and graphic novel, and all three are available this week.

The novelization arrives on October 5th as a hardcover release by Del Rey Books. Written by Sean Williams -- the New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -- from a story by Haden Blackman, this book tells the single "historical" version of the game’s story. Random House Audio also releases Sean Williams’ The Force Unleashed II novel on October 5th, as an unabridged audio book on CD. Actor Jonathan Davis reads the story, which features Star Wars music and sound effects. To hear a 28-minute excerpt, click on the player below.

Read the Prologue online in PDF form.