| Galactic Starfighter | |
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| Media Type | Minor Digital Expansion (PC) |
| Developer | BioWare |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts LucasArts |
| Rating | ESRB: T PEGI: 16 |
| Published | December 3, 2013 (Premium/Subscriber Early Access) January 14th, 2014 (Preferred Status Early Access) February 4, 2014 (General Release) |
| Timeline | 3638 BBY |
| Preceded By | Rise of the Hutt Cartel |
| Followed By | Galactic Strongholds |
Galactic Starfighter (GSF) is the second digital expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic and was officially announced on 8 October 2013. It launched on December 3rd, 2013 for Subscriber early access with Preferred Status and Free-to-Play access opening in waves.[1]
Content highlights include 12v12 PvP off-rails space combat, multiple battle zones and gameplay modes, custom starfighters and different ship roles, and new ground game rewards.
Release dates[]
Galactic Starfighter was made available in three waves depending on the player's account status.
Subscriber early access[]
Subscribers gained early access to Galactic Starfighter on 3 December 2013, as well as the following rewards:
- Exclusive Gunship "Daring" Paint Jobs with Early Gunship Role unlock only available to players who were subscribers on 1 November 2013
- Strike Fighter "Valiant" Paint Jobs
- Scout "Valiant" Paint Jobs
- Imperial Battle Ace and Republic Squadron Commander Pilot Sets
- In-Game Titles: "First Galactic Starfighter" and "Test Pilot"
- Maximum leveling and progression
Subscribers also receive rewards listed under the Preferred Status and Free-to-Play sections.
Preferred Status early access[]
Preferred Status players gain early access to Galactic Starfighter on 14 January 2014, as well as the following rewards:
- Imperial Battle Ace Pilot Set
- Republic Squadron Commander Pilot Set
- In-Game Title: "Test Pilot"
Free-to-Play access[]
Free-to-Play players gain access to Galactic Starfighter on 4 February 2014, as well as the following rewards:
- Imperial Battle Ace Pilot Set
- Republic Squadron Commander Pilot Set
Gameplay modes[]
There are currently two types of gameplay mode available: Domination and Team Deathmatch.
Domination[]
The three control point satellites on the map continually increase your team's score when captured. To capture a satellite, remain close until the visual indicator appears on your ship. Be sure there are no enemy defense turrets or enemy players around the control point, or the satellites cannot be captured!
Team Deathmatch[]
Fight enemy Starfighters in the ultimate test of battle. The goal is simple: destroy the most enemy players. Along the way, you can pick up power-ups to turn the tide of battle!
Battle zones[]
There are four maps that players will face off in.
- Kuat Mesas - Battle for valuable resources in this massive ore mining and shipping complex located in a high-altitude region of cliffs and mesas.
- Lost Shipyards - Defend or attack this critical Imperial starship construction and repair yard, hidden away in an uncharted asteroid field.
- Denom Exosphere (added in Patch 2.7.0, Domination only) - Battle to secure this strategic planet
- Battle Over Iokath (added in patch 5.6.0, Team Deathmatch only) - Blast it out for space supremacy in the War for Iokath
Hangar[]
The Hangar is where players can customize their ships, choose loadouts, and queue for battle. The hangar user interface consists of 5 sections and displays the character's ship requisition and fleet requisition points. The sections are: Ships, Components, Cosmetics, Crew, and Launch.
Ships[]
- Main article: Starfighter
This section is where players can buy new ships using fleet requisition.
Components[]
- Main article: Starfighter upgrade
In this section, players can upgrade individual ships using ship requisition.
Cosmetics[]
- Main article: Starfighter customization
In this section, players can customize their ships, including paint jobs, blaster bolt colors and engine trail colors.
Crew[]
- Main article: Starfighter crew
In this section, players can recruit companions to enhance starfighter battle capabilities.
Launch[]
Once preparations are complete, select the Launch tab and click Battle to queue for a Galactic Starfighter match.
