Digital Expansion Adds New Story Content and Increases Level Cap to
55 in the Award-Winning MMO from BioWare and LucasArts
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Hutt Cartel is making a huge play to become the next galactic
superpower and only the Republic or the Empire can stop their rise!
BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts
announced today that the first digital expansion for Star Wars:
The Old Republic, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, is now available for
players worldwide. Available for $19.99 (USD), or at half price for
current Subscribers ($9.99 USD), players can extend their personal Star
Wars™ saga, with exciting new playable missions, new features and a
striking new planet, Makeb. Playing through Rise of the Hutt Cartel
will raise the game's level cap to 55 and allow players to access a host
of new, higher-level group content in the recently released Game Update
2.0: Scum and Villainy.
"We've worked hard over the last year to ensure we were listening to
player feedback and acting on it. This month, we're not only adding
hours of new story-driven content and features with Rise of the Hutt
Cartel, but we are also adding depth and content to the end game with
our latest Game Update 2.0: Scum and Villainy," said Jeff Hickman,
Executive Producer of Star Wars: The Old Republic. "All of this
new content, combined with a much larger, more active and engaged
community since the addition of the Free-to-Play option last year, makes
this the best time to join or return to The Old Republic!"
In Rise of the Hutt Cartel, players will explore a new storyline
on the beautiful and exciting new planet of Makeb. Here players will
continue their faction storylines as they fight against a nefarious new
threat, the Hutt Cartel, attempting a take-over of the planet and all
its resources. As players progress through the new levels they will earn
new gear and abilities, along with access to new Elder Game content. As
part of the experience, players will also be able to acquire new
technological gear including Macrobinoculars and Seeker Droids, which
take players on galaxy-spanning new missions to unlock valuable rewards.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is set thousands of years before the
classic Star Wars movies. Players are immersed as they team up
with friends online to fight in heroic battles reminiscent of the films,
exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets, experiencing visceral Star Wars
combat, all set to a sweeping musical score. Now, players can experience
the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes,
all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee. The new
Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering,
providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The
Old Republic.
Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/RiseoftheHuttCartel
to learn more or purchase the Digital Expansion for $19.99. Be sure to
check www.StarWarsTheTheOldRepublic.com
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About LucasArts
Founded in 1982 by filmmaker George Lucas, LucasArts is a leading
publisher and developer of interactive entertainment. With development
facilities in San Francisco and Singapore, LucasArts leverages the
global skills, technology and resources of the Lucasfilm family of
companies -- including visual effects leader Industrial Light & Magic,
Lucasfilm Animation and Skywalker Sound -- in addition to strategic
partnerships with best-in-class external partners, to further the
boundaries of game development. LucasArts is dedicated to delivering
deeply immersive, visually spectacular and engaging experiences that
inspire and amaze generations.
About Electronic Arts
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for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 275 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
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