{"id":31316,"date":"2013-09-13T07:33:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-12T21:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=31316"},"modified":"2013-09-13T07:33:10","modified_gmt":"2013-09-12T21:33:10","slug":"star-warstm-old-republictm-continues-grow-new-pvp-warzone-arenas-coming-game-update-2-4-dread-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=31316","title":{"rendered":"STAR WARSTM: THE OLD REPUBLICTM CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW PVP WARZONE ARENAS COMING IN GAME UPDATE 2.4: THE DREAD WAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney, Australia \u2013 Sept. 13, 2013<\/strong> \u2013 Star Wars\u2122: The Old Republic\u2122,<\/a> the award-winning MMO from BioWare\u2122, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts is continuing to grow since the addition of a Free-to-Play option last November, as new and returning players have been jumping into the definitive Star Wars\u2122<\/em> online experience. And to make the game even more accessible, BioWare has just implemented BitRaider streaming to get players into the action faster with a dramatically smaller initial download. Players can look forward to many gameplay additions including Game Update 2.4: The Dread War<\/a> coming out on October 2, which will introduce new 4v4 Player-vs-Player (PvP) Warzone Arenas into the game. And starting today, new and previous subscribers who join or re-join the fight as a subscriber, will automatically receive the game\u2019s first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel for free*.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are constantly looking to improve the gameplay experience in Star Wars: The Old Republic, finding fresh new ways for players to try it out while offering new, higher-level content to our existing community,\u201d<\/em> said Jeff Hickman, General Manager of BioWare Austin. \u201cWith the addition of the new BitRaider streaming download, the upcoming Game Update 2.4, which includes two new Operations and the launch of PvP Warzone Arenas, there\u2019s never been a better time to join us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

BioWare is continuing to grow the galaxy with updates to the game every eight weeks by adding high-value social, solo and group content. This past year, Game Updates have included the Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel which raised the level cap to 55 and included new story content and Hard Mode Flashpoints, dynamic in-game events and a new Guild Rewards Program. On October 2, Game Update 2.4: The Dread War will invite players to travel to Oricon in the epic finale to the Dread Masters\u2019 twisted saga by braving two new Level 55 Operations: The Dread Fortress and The Dread Palace. To get the first official look at Game Update 2.4\u2019s new PvP Warzone Arenas, tune into MMORPG.com\u2019s Twitch.tv stream <\/a>starting today at 11.30am AEST.<\/p>\n

Also today, Star Wars<\/em>: The Old Republic fans can now see the premier of the full live-action video teased in 2012! Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com\/join-the-battle<\/a> to watch the official Star Wars: <\/em>The Old Republic \u201cJoin the Battle\u201d live-action video and find out more information on the Join the Battle Rewards Program.<\/p>\n