Rise of the Hutt Cartel Announced for SWTOR

BioWare and LucasArts today announced that players will face-off against the ruthless Hutt Cartel in the first Star Wars: The Old Republic digital expansion, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, coming Spring 2013. Beginning today, Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers can pre-order Rise of the Hutt Cartel for $9.99, 50% of the regular price. Free-to-play players can purchase the digital expansion for $19.99. Any player who pre-orders before January 7th will receive five days of early access to the new fully-voiced story-driven content.

Rise of the Hutt Cartel will send players to Makeb, a dual-faction planet where players will continue their battles with the merciless Hutt Cartel. During their journey, players will meet new allies, make new enemies and uncover the cutting-edge technology on this vibrant planet. Experience five new levels of story-driven missions that will raise the level cap to 55.