This is the second expansion for the MMO RPG *Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided*, released in 2005, requiring the base game. It significantly enhances the experience by adding the Wookiee planet Kashyyyk, which features instanced dungeons rather than open-world exploration. Key new features include the ability to equip cybernetic limbs for character customization, new quests for creature mounts, and two new starships, integrating content thematically tied to *Episode III: Revenge of the Sith*.
This content represents the second major expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. Released in May 2005 for PC (Microsoft Windows), this addition significantly broadens the scope of the existing galaxy, integrating new environments and gameplay features directly into the established universe. As an expansion, it requires the base game to access its content and builds upon the existing RPG framework.
New Frontiers and Cinematic Tie-ins
This expansion introduces substantial new content, much of which was developed in conjunction with the theatrical release of
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Players gain access to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk and its corresponding space sector, offering fresh areas to explore and interact with within the persistent world.
Kashyyyk: A Unique Planetary Experience
Kashyyyk deviates structurally from the previous ten planets available in the core game. Rather than offering a single, vast, 16-square-kilometer open-world area, this planet features a smaller central zone complemented by several distinct,
instanced "dungeon" areas. This design choice offers a different pacing and structure for exploration and questing compared to the open-world environments players were accustomed to.
Gameplay Enhancements and Customization
Beyond new locations, the expansion integrates several notable mechanical additions that allow for deeper character customization and progression within the RPG system.
Cybernetic Augmentations
A key feature introduced is the ability for player characters to receive and utilize
cybernetic limbs. This system allows for new forms of character modification, potentially impacting character aesthetics and capabilities within the game world.
New Mounts and Starships
Adventurers can look forward to acquiring new means of travel. The expansion adds quests specifically designed around obtaining
three new creature mounts and
two new starships, expanding options for both ground and space travel. Customers purchasing the expansion also received specific limited-edition rewards, such as a Varactyl player mount or a BARC speeder, depending on the purchase format.
What significant content does this expansion add to the core game?
The core additions center on the introduction of the Wookiee planet Kashyyyk and its associated space zone, the ability to equip cybernetic limbs on player characters, and the introduction of new creature mounts and starships tied into contemporary *Star Wars* cinematic events. This content serves to extend the existing narrative and gameplay loop for established players of the MMO.
Are there any additional content packs available for this expansion?
Currently, there are no further officially released downloadable content packs or subsequent expansions listed for this specific content release.