Land and air combat: The game features a mix of traditional third-person action on the ground and intense aerial combat. Players control a customizable aircraft in sky battles and can earn rewards to upgrade it.
Eco powers: Jak uses light and dark eco powers for platforming and combat, including a morph spear weapon with a green grenade launcher mod.
Customization: Players can customize their aircraft's weapons and abilities using parts earned during missions and by destroying enemy ships.
Story: The narrative picks up after the original trilogy, following Jak and Daxter as they travel to the "Brink" to investigate an Eco shortage and get caught in a conflict with Sky Pirates.