BioWare™ and Lucasfilm today announced details of its climactic chapter in the storyline of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – Knights of the Fallen Empire. Early Access to The Battle of Odessen will be available for qualified Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers on August 9* and to all active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers starting August 11.

In The Battle of Odessen, Arcann launches a full-scale assault against the Outlander’s base. Still recovering from a shattering betrayal of the now-renegade droid, SCORPIO, the Outlander’s Alliance must rally to defeat Arcann’s forces in a desperate battle to determine the fate of the galaxy. Play and be a part of the crowning chapter that sets the stage for a brand new adventure in the recently announced digital expansion, Knights of the Eternal Throne, coming this fall.

Star Wars: The Old Republic puts you at the center of your own personal Star Wars™ story:

– All players of Star Wars: The Old Republic can now play Knights of the Fallen Empire Chapter 1: The Hunt for free**
– Subscribers can play beyond Chapter 1 through the final chapter The Battle of Odessen for free**
– All summer, players can join the Dark vs. Light Event to complete exciting challenges, earn epic new rewards, and make dark or light side choices that ultimately impact the fate of the galaxy. Those who complete the Eternal Level will earn a unique dark or light side companion to join in future battles***!

There’s never been a better time to play Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Find out more about the Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire Chapter 1 trial: www.swtor.com/fallen-empire /free-trial.

Join the Dark vs. Light Event: www.swtor.com/dark-vs-light .

Stay tuned for more details about Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Eternal Throne: www.swtor.com/eternal-throne .