Bioware have today announced the first digital expansion pack for their MMORPG The Old Republic – RISE OF THE HUTT CARTEL, to be released in Spring 2013.

Set on the planet Makeb, players will have the opportunity to face-off against the galaxy’s most notorious gangsters, the Hutts as well as be introduced to new allies, enemies and host of new tech. The expansion will also raise the level cap to 55 and involve story-driven missions at these new levels.

Jeff Hickman Executive Producer at Bioware Austin had this to say…

“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… 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!”

Rise of the Hutt Cartel is available to pre-order now for $9.99 (Subscribers) or $19.99 (Free-to-Play Players). Any player who pre-orders before January 7, 2013 will receive five days of Early Access* to the new fully-voiced story-driven content.

*Offer available through January 7, 2013 11:59PM CST/5:59AM GMT

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