New combat experience “Uprisings” set to launch for SWTOR
The Old Republic will be getting a new combat experience, titled “Uprisings,” once Knights of the Eternal Throne lands in December.
According to an official post on the experience, Uprisings will contain “action-packed 4-player battles that challenge players of all skill levels.” Uprising can be accessed anywhere in the game for maximum-level players via the new Galactic Command interface.
Here’s a further description from the post:
What sets Uprisings apart from other activities such as Flashpoints and Operations? It’s simple. Uprisings are meant to be faster-paced and action-packed combat adventures where you must fight through multiple enemies at a time as you work your way towards more challenging foes. In Uprisings, you will jump into the action quickly, taking on some of the most dangerous foes in the galaxy. Those enemies have spawned these Uprisings, questioning the very power of your Alliance.
Multiple challenge levels are available in Uprisings. Additionally, power-ups located throughout the area may be obtained. These power-ups include items like:
• Tempest Rocket Launcher – Fires an unstable prototype missile that explodes on contact to unleash torrents of lightning in all directions. Enemies caught in the blaze are electrocuted and stunned for 3 seconds while continuing to sustain heavy damage. Additionally, the initial impact deals massive concussive damage, knocking enemies backwards and down to the floor.
• Thermal Devastator – The most powerful and feared explosive in the galaxy, the Thermal Devastator emits an incendiary concussive wave that sets enemies ablaze. While the initial impact sears foes in an all-consuming conflagration, the follow-up wave of force launches them through the air with bone-shattering force.
• Combat Clarity – For a brief period of time you will able to move faster and use your most powerful abilities with reckless abandon.
To find out more on Uprisings, you can watch the Twitch VOD of this week’s dev livestream.
Knights of the Eternal Throne is planned to arrive December 2.
