wraggster
February 15th, 2012, 00:18
EA has confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will go live in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore on March 1.
http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_277652_thumb_wide300.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?mode=article&id=277652)Players in those parts will benefit from new regional servers from that date, and if you already have a character in the game you can get a free server transfer for a limited time."Players in these countries who currently have or have had an active Star Wars: The Old Republic account prior to February 28, 2012 will have the opportunity to request a free character transfer for a limited time to an Asia Pacific server after the launch on March 1, 2012. All players who qualify for a character transfer will be notified in early March with more details," explains EA.
The game will launch in Standard Edition ($79.99 AUD, $89.99 NZD, HK$389.00, S$64.00) and Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99 AUD, $99.99 NZD, HK$465.00, S$76.00) versions, and can snag an in-game color crystal to change their weapon effect as a pre-order incentive* for reserving a copy of the Standard Edition from participating local retailers.
Star Wars: The Old Republic has sold through more than 2 million copies since its December launch, making it the 'fastest-growing MMO in history".
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/335917/star-wars-the-old-republic-dated-for-australia-and-neighbours/
http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_277652_thumb_wide300.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?mode=article&id=277652)Players in those parts will benefit from new regional servers from that date, and if you already have a character in the game you can get a free server transfer for a limited time."Players in these countries who currently have or have had an active Star Wars: The Old Republic account prior to February 28, 2012 will have the opportunity to request a free character transfer for a limited time to an Asia Pacific server after the launch on March 1, 2012. All players who qualify for a character transfer will be notified in early March with more details," explains EA.
The game will launch in Standard Edition ($79.99 AUD, $89.99 NZD, HK$389.00, S$64.00) and Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99 AUD, $99.99 NZD, HK$465.00, S$76.00) versions, and can snag an in-game color crystal to change their weapon effect as a pre-order incentive* for reserving a copy of the Standard Edition from participating local retailers.
Star Wars: The Old Republic has sold through more than 2 million copies since its December launch, making it the 'fastest-growing MMO in history".
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/335917/star-wars-the-old-republic-dated-for-australia-and-neighbours/