Star Wars: Uprising Announced

Given the success of Star Wars: KotOR, Star Wars: KotOR II, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, I think it’s readily apparent that the sci-fi franchise makes for a fantastic setting for a compelling role-playing game. And I have to think that such a thought process went into the planning and lead-up to today’s announcement of a new “deep” RPG entitled Star Wars: Uprising in development at Kabam, with the caveat that its primary platform scope will be for mobile devices. Check out the announcement trailer:

And then take in a few more details in the press release:

Kabam, Disney, and Lucasfilm Announce Star Warstm: Uprising Coming Soon to Mobile Devices
New Role Playing Game Continues the Epic Series Following Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Pre-Register Now!
San Francisco June 4, 2015 Kabam, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Lucasfilm Ltd., today announced the development of Star Wars tm : Uprising, the first mobile game to take place after Star Warsâ„¢: Episode VI Return of the Jeditm and before Star Warsâ„¢: The Force Awakenstm. Developed by the industry-leading team at Kabam RPG Studio in San Francisco under the direction of Senior Vice President Aaron Loeb, Star Wars tm: Uprising will allow players to create their own unique character, go on missions, and build their gear and skills, while amassing a powerful crew and cartel to join in large-scale sector-wide battles that dictate the future of the game universe. Players will also be able to engage in real-time co-op with friends against the Empire.
Star Wars: Uprising will introduce a new chapter of the Star Warsâ„¢ universe that will illuminate dramatic events in the Anoat Sector, inclusive of Hoth and Cloud City, following the Battle of Endor and the death of the Emperor. Players will learn hundreds of abilities and collect iconic Star Wars gear to create their own takes on the next generation of heroes: Smuggler, Bounty Hunter, Rebel Guerilla, Diplomat, Gambler or something completely unique.
(Star Wars: Uprising is a deep role playing game (RPG) experience that will immerse players in the Star Wars universe during a unique time following the fall of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine,) said Loeb. (The Kabam RPG Studio has taken its collective experience and passion for role playing games to focus on creating a unique and immersive gameplay experience for Star Wars fans and RPG gamers around the world.)
The Star Wars: Uprising official website is now live at http://playstarwarsuprising.com/, where the game’s first trailer is now posted. By pre-registering, Star Wars fans can help shape the future of the in-game universe and win exclusive prizes such as a storm trooper helmet by voting for in-game content. Star Wars: Uprising will begin a beta roll out in select territories in the upcoming weeks.
The creative power behind the game comes from Kabam RPG Studio in San Francisco, which is made up of the top art, design and storytelling talent from the RPG world, and technical masters from across the video game industry. The team is dedicated to bringing the best RPG experiences to mobile and includes Daniel Erickson, former creative director of Star Warsâ„¢: The Old Republicâ„¢ and Danny Keller, Emmy award nominee for Star Warsâ„¢: The Clone Warsâ„¢. The studio’s most recent game, Spirit Lords, received the highly coveted Editors’ Choice Award on the App Store.
ABOUT KABAM
Kabam, Inc. ((Kabam)) creates, develops, and publishes games that are available on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. Valued at more than $1 billion, Kabam is the 6th fastest growing company overall in North America, according to Deloitte LLP. The company has been profitable since 2012. Kabam’s Kingdoms of Camelot franchise has grossed more than $250 million, making it one of the top 10 strategy franchises of all time. Kabam has also created four titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. In 2014, Kabam had three titles rank in the Top 50 Grossing apps on the App Store. Kabam has more than 800 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company’s investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Brothers and others. More information about Kabam can be found at www.kabam.com.