Star Wars: The Old Republic – Galactic Strongholds Expansion Announced

Galactic Starfighter just launched earlier this year, but Electronic Arts and BioWare Austin have already announced plans to release another digital expansion pack for Star Wars: The Old Republic later this summer. This time around, it’s going to be all about personalized housing, and will be entitled “Galactic Strongholds”. Check it out:

Star Warsâ„¢: THE OLD REPUBLICâ„¢ REVEALS BRAND-NEW DIGITAL EXPANSION, GALACTIC STRONGHOLDS

Get Ready to Customize Your Personal Strongholds and Launch Your Guild Flagships!

AUSTIN, Texas Mar. 19, 2014 Today, BioWareâ„¢, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), and LucasArts announced Galactic Strongholds, a new Free-to-Play Digital Expansion for Star Warsâ„¢: The Old Republicâ„¢, coming this summer. Galactic Strongholds will allow players to show off their own personal style and expand their influence by acquiring and customizing personal Strongholds.

To celebrate the announcement of the Digital Expansion, all Subscribers as of April 2, 2014, will receive 500 Bonus Cartel Coins and all Subscribers as of May 4, 2014, will receive 1,000 Bonus Cartel Coins.*

Subscribers as of May 11, 2014, receive special rewards* including Early Access on June 24, 2014, along with a luxurious Nar Shaddaa Sky Palace with three rooms already unlocked (valued at 1,500,000 credits). Preferred Status Players gain Early Access on July 29 and Galactic Strongholds will be offered to the public as a Free-to-Play Digital Expansion in August.

In Galactic Strongholds, players can live on multiple planets and choose a prestigious apartment in the heart of the faction’s capital world, live in style among the high-rollers of Nar Shaddaa, or both by owning multiple Strongholds. Hundreds of unique decorations will be available for players to express their own personal style, as well as to boost their Prestige score to compete for top ranking in the Stronghold Directory. Friends can be invited and transported to a player’s Stronghold from any in-game location to socialize. At official launch, Guilds will also be able to launch powerful Guild Flagships where members can meet, plan, and strategize for their next adventure.

Subscribers as of April 2nd will receive:
‘¢ 500 Bonus Cartel Coins

Subscribers as of May 4th will receive:
‘¢ 1,000 Bonus Cartel Coins

Subscribers as of May 11th will receive:
‘¢ Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on June 24
‘¢ Luxurious Nar Shaddaa Stronghold with three additional rooms unlocked (Value: 1,500,000 Credits)
‘¢ Stronghold Label: (Galactic Stronghold)
‘¢ Character Title: (The Illustrious)

Subscribers beginning June 24th will receive:
‘¢ Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on June 24
‘¢ Luxurious Nar Shaddaa Stronghold Unlocked (Value: 250,000 Credits)
‘¢ Stronghold Label: (Galactic Stronghold)
‘¢ Character Title: (The Illustrious)

Preferred Status Players beginning July 29 will receive:
‘¢ Early Access to Galactic Strongholds on July 29
‘¢ Stronghold Label: (Galactic Stronghold)
‘¢ Character Title: (The Illustrious)

Players gain Preferred Status by purchasing anything from the online store. Former Subscribers are automatically Preferred Status players. Former players can rejoin the game by visiting the MySWTOR section.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play, award-winning MMO set thousands of years before the classic Star Warsâ„¢ 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.

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