Trials of the Jedi is a new story-based expansion for The High Republic, coming in Early Access in 2019
Key Highlights :
On Saturday at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm Publishing revealed new details about what's next for Star Wars: The High Republic, including the Night of Sorrow, one of the darkest chapters in Jedi history, and Trials of the Jedi, Phase III of the Star Wars: High Republic initiative. The Star Wars: The High Republic panel occurred at 10:00 a.m. PT in the Lucasfilm Theater and was moderated by Lucasfilm Senior Writer David Gaider.
The panel began with a video introduction from Executive Producer and Game Director for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Matt Smedley, who described the upcoming expansion, Night of the Sorrow, as "the darkest chapter in the history of the Jedi." He went on to say that the expansion will add "significant new content" for players and will be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
Panelists then took the stage to discuss the upcoming expansion. Senior Writer David Gaider began by discussing the Night of Sorrow, which he described as "the darkest chapter in the history of the Jedi." He went on to say that the expansion will add "significant new content" for players and will be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
Game Director for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Matt Smedley, then discussed the expansion's new content. He said that the expansion will add a new planet, which players can explore, as well as new story content. He added that the expansion will also add new class abilities and a new combat system.
Senior Designer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Daniel Erickson, then discussed the expansion's new combat system. He said that the expansion will add a new mode, called Flashpoints, which will allow players to "team up with friends and take on challenging new content." He added that the expansion will also add a new Flashpoint, called The Foundry, which will allow players to create their own Flashpoints.
Senior Designer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, James Ohlen, then discussed the expansion's new content. He said that the expansion will add a new planet, which players can explore, as well as new story content. He added that the expansion will also add new class abilities and a new combat system.
Finally, Senior Writer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, David Gaider, wrapped up the panel by discussing the upcoming expansion and its new content. He said that the expansion will add "significant new content" for players and will be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
