EA and BioWare have revealed the next Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion “Galactic Fighter”, below is the press release:

BioWare Unveils Galactic Starfighter(TM), The Next Digital Expansion for Star
Wars(TM): The Old Republic(TM) 

      The Galactic War between the Republic and Empire Takes to the Skies

      with Epic 12v12 Space Battles

      Subscribe by November 1 to Secure Early Gunship Unlock and Custom

      Gunship Paint Jobs

    AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

      Join the battle and customize the ultimate starship to become a

      legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™

      universe! Today, BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:

      EA), and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is

      adding Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat in the Free-to-Play Digital

      Expansion, Galactic Starfighter. With a variety of unique starships, a

      wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and

      gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12v12

      space battles to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the first time.

      Active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers will be offered

      Early Access starting December 3 and Preferred Status Players* on

      January 14. Galactic Starfighter will be offered as a Free-to-Play

      Digital Expansion available to the public beginning on February 4. Each

      group will also receive special in-game items as part of this Early

      Access opportunity. As a special benefit, active subscribers as of

      November 1 will receive an exclusive Galactic Starfighter early Gunship

      unlock and custom Gunship paint jobs**.

      "Our goal with Star Wars: The Old Republic has always been to

      immerse players into their own Star Wars adventure and huge space

      battles are a vital part of fulfilling that fantasy," said Jeff Hickman,

      General Manager of BioWare Austin. "Galactic Starfighter will be a deep

      experience that will continue to grow over time. We can't wait for both

      our current and new players to get their hands on it soon."

      Starting December 3, subscribers are eligible to receive special reward

      items along with the Early Access opportunity. Please see below for

      details:

      Subscriber Early Access Rewards

        Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on December 3

        Exclusive Paint Jobs***

        Two Pilot Suits

        Two Titles ("Test Pilot" and "First Galactic Starfighter")

        Subscribers get the maximum leveling and progression benefit (a

        Starfighter Pass will also be available for purchase in the Cartel

        Market beginning January 14)

      Preferred Status players will receive:

        Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on January 14

        Two Pilot Suits

        Exclusive Title ("Test Pilot")

      Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play, award-winning MMO

      set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars™ movies.

      Players team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles between

      the Republic and Empire, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets and

      experiencing visceral Star Wars combat. Now players can

      experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars

      classes, all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee.

      The Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering,

      providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The

      Old Republic.