AUSTIN, Texas – Mar. 19, 2014 – Today, BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), and LucasArts announced Galactic Strongholds, a new Free-to-Play Digital Expansion for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, 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”