In total, players will battle again and again. For instance, on Mustafar, units will have to avoid rivers of lava that will cause them damage while simultaneously controlling important choke points to protect their base. New maps will add in more weather effects and unique challenges that will affect players' decisions on the battlefield. With all the new features in Forces of Corruption, we made sure that the maps were able to handle all those goodies! In addition to all the new maps in the game, such as Felucia and Mustafar, every original map from Empire at War has been rebalanced. Say goodbye to 'You won because you had the better side,' and say hello to 'PWNED!'

In addition, like any sporting event, players will be able to select their starting locations and will be able to swap spots for a rematch game. Players can now truly test their skills with a faction by playing mirror matches, which allow them to battle it out against that same faction (for example, Empire versus Empire games). These new multiplayer features were designed to give players the ability to setup every possible scenario on every map, with any factions they desire, in any positions they want. But what's the fun of those if you can't play against other people? In multiplayer mode, we take Empire at War to the next level, giving players various new features and modes to experiment with against players around the world. What's New with Multiplayer By Chris Rubyor Lead Designer, Petroglyph EntertainmentДЄs you may have read from previous diary entries, Forces of Corruption will give you plenty of new toys to play with, from stealth ships to radioactive-contamination abilities. It's the Rebel Alliance versus the Galactic Empire versus the Zann Consortium in Forces of Corruption's multiplayer. We won't have to wait long for the expansion, as Forces of Corruption is scheduled to ship in October.

For more, we have lead designer Chris Rubyor to fill us in. Not only is there a new faction to play with (the criminal Zann Consortium), there's also a slew of gameplay enhancements. With the upcoming Forces of Corruption expansion, LucasArts and developer Petroglyph are looking to beef up the multiplayer combat. The game gave you command of Star Destroyers, X-Wing fighter squadrons, AT-ATs, and more, as you fought it out on the ground and in orbit around famous Star Wars worlds such as Hoth and Endor. When Star Wars: Empire at War shipped earlier this year, it let you participate in intense land- and space-based battles in the popular Star Wars universe.

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