BioWare Launches the Next Epic Adventure in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – Knights of the Fallen Empire
Become the Outlander at the Center of an Evolving Story Where Your
Choices Determine the Fate of the Galaxy
Check Out the Knights of the Fallen Empire Launch Trailer “Face
Your Destiny” Here
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, and Lucasfilm Ltd.
have announced the launch of the new Digital Expansion for Star Wars™:
The Old Republic™, Knights of the Fallen Empire. Free* for all
subscribers, Knights of the Fallen Empire is a return to a deeper, more
personal experience that delivers on the hallmarks of BioWare-style
storytelling. Players create their own adventure to new planets in the
outer rim of the galaxy, meet companions and recruit them as allies,
make choices that have the power to change destiny, and determine the
fate of the galaxy. The expansion includes the first nine chapters of an
evolving player-driven storyline, with new chapters continuing to
release episodically.
This new adventure also offers first-time players an accessible point of
entry to the exciting universe of Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The digital expansion also includes a free Level 60 character, allowing
them to jump straight into the Knights of the Fallen Empire storyline to
experience a deep and personal adventure.
The story of Knights of the Fallen Empire focuses on the player, as
their character becomes the Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic
War. As the Outlander, players must confront a powerful new enemy, the
immortal Emperor, Valkorion, whose dark destiny is tied to their own.
Knights of the Fallen Empire also offers players an enhanced experience
of the first 50 levels of Star Wars: The Old Republic which have
been refined to put more focus on a player-driven story arc. In
addition, all of the Flashpoints in the core story now feature a solo
mode with level sync, offering players the ability to play these
missions on their own as they adapt to the character’s level. These
enhancements make playing the origin stories of the eight different
iconic Star Wars character classes including Jedi, Sith, Bounty
Hunter, Smuggler and more, a more engaging experience for all players
Starting today, players can join the adventure at www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/play-free.
The expansion will be available for free* to all Subscribers of Star
Wars: The Old Republic. For more information, visit: www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/fallen-empire.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play*, award-winning
online multiplayer role-playing game 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, without having to pay a monthly fee.
The first 50 levels of gameplay, including 8 unique class stories, is
offered as a Free-to-Play download and complements the existing
subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to
experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.
For more information on the Star Wars: The Old Republic Digital
Expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/fallen-empire.
Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/play-free
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* ACCEPTANCE OF END USER ACCESS AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (‘EUALA’),
PERSISTENT INTERNET CONNECTION, AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO
PLAY. MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. ACCOUNT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED.
PAID SUBSCRIPTION, VALID AND ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHOD OR PAID GAME TIME
CARD (IF AVAILABLE) REQUIRED TO ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION GAMEPLAY. PAYMENT
METHOD AGE RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. SWTOR ONLINE SERVICE MAY BE
DISCONTINUED. SEE EUALA FOR DETAILS. AGREEMENT TO SHARE ACCOUNT
INFORMATION WITH LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD. (‘LUCASFILM’) IS
REQUIRED TO ACCESS GAMEPLAY. GAME INTENDED FOR PLAY ONLY WITHIN NORTH
AMERICA, EUROPE AND CERTAIN OTHER TERRITORIES. USE OF CARTEL COINS
SUBJECT TO DIGITAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF
SERVICE AVAILABLE AT WWW.SWTOR.COM.
ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO PLAY THE GAME APPLY AT ALL TIMES.
SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME. SEE WWW.SWTOR.COM
FOR DETAILS.
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In fiscal year 2015, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.5 billion.
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