Growing Galaxies: The Trials of Obi-Wan set for Nov. 1st
August 19, 2005
Star Wars fans may have already circled November 1st on their calendars anticipating the release of the Episode III DVD and Star Wars Battlefront II, but there's now even more reason to be excited.
Star Wars Galaxies continues to grow with a new expansion on November 1st: Star Wars Galaxies: The Trials of Obi-Wan. It adds Mustafar content inspired by Revenge of the Sith to the multiplayer online roleplaying game.
In Trials of Obi-Wan, players will better understand the meaning of Obi-Wan Kenobi's final words ("Strike me down and I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine..."馃槈 as they embark upon missions delivered directly from the spirit of the revered Jedi Master himself. From the very shores of molten lava where he defeated Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan guides players on quests that span the planet Mustafar -- some of which might even convert devotees of the dark side over to a more virtuous path. This expansion features many new high-level quest rewards, including the ability to find a fiery red crystal found only on the volcanic planet that creates a lava-like lightsaber for the lucky owner. Players who fulfill all of Obi-Wan's directives will also receive a rich reward.
Mustafar colonists present many exciting trials of their own, too, as Trials of Obi-Wan includes more than 50 new quests for the galaxy's bravest adventurers, from rescue missions to the exploration of a crashed Republic cruiser. Many quests also revolve around a prominent figure from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic who returns 4,000 years after his prime with one simple mission in mind: Eliminate all meatbags.
"With Trials of Obi-Wan being an expansion set for release via digital download the same day as the Episode III DVD, we can't think of a better planet to add to Star Wars Galaxies than Mustafar," said Julio Torres, Producer at LucasArts. "Meanwhile, including the spirit of Obi-Wan nicely bridges the prequel era and the more classic-oriented time period depicted in the game. We're really excited about continuing mythology established by other LucasArts games, as well."
The Star Wars Galaxies community continues to grow, and this new expansion is the perfect time to join the growing saga playing out online. LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment also revealed that more than 1 million units of the Star Wars Galaxies franchise have now been sold, a testament to its ongoing popularity. In recent months, interest and subscriptions have grown, fueled by recent game additions, as well as the connection of the game content to Revenge of the Sith.
For more information on Trials of Obi-Wan and the entire Star Wars Galaxies experience, please visit the official site here.
Originally posted by Nactous
I have dedicated myself to making KotOR more than a game, i want an era, to show the critics that the galaxy far, far away.... is more than just the time set of the movies. A cross-over of series and franchise. To put HK-47 in with the time of Obi-Wan and Luke. It is a good day. HK LIVES!
What does 'The Trials of Obi-Wan' have to do with KOTOR? It's an expansion for Galaxies, not KOTOR. Sheesh.
Originally posted by Rayvann Sadow
Ever wonder if game desiners come to these forums?
Doubt it, but if they do, they don't take requests.