BioWare Unveils SWTOR: Galactic Starfighter

BioWrae and LucasArts today 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 starships, a wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings 12v12 space battles to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the first time.

Active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers will be offered Early Access starting December 3rd and Preferred Status Players on January 14th. Galactic Starfighter will be offered as a Free-to-Play Digital Expansion available to the public beginning on February 4th. Each group will also receive special in-game items as part of this Early Access opportunity. As a special benefit, active subscribers as of November 1st will receive an exclusive Galactic Starfighter early Gunship unlock and custom Gunship paint jobs.