The Galactic War between the Republic and Empire Takes to the Skies
with Epic 12v12 Space Battles
Subscribe by November 1 to Secure Early Gunship Unlock and Custom
Gunship Paint Jobs
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Join the battle and customize the ultimate starship to become a
legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™
universe! Today, BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:
EA), and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is
adding Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat in the Free-to-Play Digital
Expansion, Galactic Starfighter. With a variety of unique starships, a
wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and
gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12v12
space battles to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the first time.
Active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers will be offered
Early Access starting December 3 and Preferred Status Players* on
January 14. Galactic Starfighter will be offered as a Free-to-Play
Digital Expansion available to the public beginning on February 4. Each
group will also receive special in-game items as part of this Early
Access opportunity. As a special benefit, active subscribers as of
November 1 will receive an exclusive Galactic Starfighter early Gunship
unlock and custom Gunship paint jobs**.
"Our goal with Star Wars: The Old Republic has always been to
immerse players into their own Star Wars adventure and huge space
battles are a vital part of fulfilling that fantasy," said Jeff Hickman,
General Manager of BioWare Austin. "Galactic Starfighter will be a deep
experience that will continue to grow over time. We can't wait for both
our current and new players to get their hands on it soon."
Starting December 3, subscribers are eligible to receive special reward
items along with the Early Access opportunity. Please see below for
details:
Subscriber Early Access Rewards
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Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on December 3
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Exclusive Paint Jobs***
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Two Pilot Suits
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Two Titles ("Test Pilot" and "First Galactic Starfighter")
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Subscribers get the maximum leveling and progression benefit (a
Starfighter Pass will also be available for purchase in the Cartel
Market beginning January 14)
Preferred Status players will receive:
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Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on January 14
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Two Pilot Suits
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Exclusive Title ("Test Pilot")
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play, award-winning MMO
set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars™ movies.
Players team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles between
the Republic and Empire, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets and
experiencing visceral Star Wars combat. 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 Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering,
providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The
Old Republic.
For more information on the Digital Expansion: Galactic Starfighter,
please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/galactic-starfighter.
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* Players gain Preferred Status by purchasing anything from
the online
store. Former Subscribers are automatically Preferred Status
players. To qualify, a player must gain Preferred Status between
January 14, 2014 and February 3, 2014 (Prior to the official public
launch on February 4, 2014). The offer ends February 3, 2014 at 11:59PM
PST / February 4, 2014, 7:59AM GMT.
** Subscribers as of November 1, 2013 receive the Early Gunship
Unlock and Custom Gunship Paint Jobs. To qualify, a player must be a
subscriber on or before November 1, 2013, 11:59PM PDT / November 2,
2013, 7:59AM GMT.
*** Early Gunship Role Unlock is offered only to Subscribers who
qualify and is available in-game beginning December 3, 2013. Gunship
Role is permanently unlocked in-game January 14, 2014. Subscribers
between December 3, 2013 and January 13, 2014 (Prior to the launch of
Preferred Status Early Access on January 14, 2013), are eligible to
receive special items including exclusive Starship Paint Jobs for the
Scout and for the Strike Fighter
About LucasArts:
LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd., is a
leading publisher and developer of interactive entertainment worldwide.
With development facilities in San Francisco and Singapore, LucasArts
leverages the global skills, technology and resources of the Lucasfilm
family of companies in addition to strategic partnerships with
best-in-class external partners, to further the boundaries of
interactive entertainment.
Lucasfilm Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties
are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of
Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2013 Lucasfilm Entertainment
Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect and Battlefield are trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. or its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are
the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
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