News Update

BioWare Unveils Galactic Starfighter DLC for The Old Republic


Join the battle and customize the ultimate star ship to become a legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars: The Old Republic universe! Today, BioWare and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding Player-vs-Player 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 game play modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12 vs 12 space battles to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the first time.

Subscribe by November 1 to Secure Early Gunship Unlock and Custom Gunship Paint Jobs

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

  • Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on December 3
  • Exclusive Paint Jobs
  • Two Pilot Suits
  • Two Titles (“Test Pilot” and “First Galactic Starfighter”)
  • 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:

  • Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on January 14
  • Two Pilot Suits
  • Exclusive Title (“Test Pilot”)

Official Words

“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.”

source: Press Release