BioWare and LucasArts have today announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic players will be able to face-off against the ruthless Hutt Cartel in the first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel, coming Spring 2013.
The Rise of the Hutt Cartel DLC, featuring five new levels of story-driven missions that will raise the level cap to 55, 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.
“We know our fans want to keep experiencing the classic Star Wars storylines they love, and that’s what we’re delivering with the Rise of the Hutt Cartel expansion,” said Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer at BioWare Austin. “The planet Makeb is shaping up to be one of our most breathtakingly beautiful settings and the clash with the Hutt Cartel is epic and exciting. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. We have a lot more surprises in store for our fans next year!”
Beginning today, Star Wars: The Old Republic Subscribers can Pre-Order the Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel for only £5.99, 50% of the regular price. Free-to-Play Players can purchase the Digital Expansion for £11.99. Any player who pre-orders before January 7, 2013 will receive five days of Early Access to the new fully-voiced story-driven content. Pre-Order is available now online at http://www.swtor.com/rothc.
