This is the full text of Netmarble's 8/17/2017 press release.

Netmarble Games, today announced the Prequel update to the real time mobile PvP Star Wars™: Force Arena, adding 16 new popular characters.

Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul and General Grievous who are fan-favorite iconic characters in the Star Wars prequel, have been added to the game as leader characters. And along with these leader characters, a total of 16 new characters were added into the game including Mace Windu, Ashoka Tano, Republic Attack Gunship, Republic Commandos, Clone Trooper, Riot Control Clone Trooper, IG-101, Sith Probe Droid, Umbaran Soldier, Droid Gunship, B1 Battle Droid, and Magna Guard.

Two new prequel-themed maps, Felucia and Utapau were added to the game, which are now available on both 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 battles. Maps are now available per player level and certain maps will open when players level up. The ‘Arcade Mode’ was also added, which includes the ‘Draft Mode’ and ‘2vs2 Unranked Match.’ The Arcade Mode is intended to give players more rewards and offer a whole new fun aspect. Other updates include UI renewal to the store and strengthening the functions within the game.

“We are happy to add the prequel update to Star Wars™: Force Arena which includes iconic characters such as Yoda and Anakin Skywalker,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Netmarble Games. “With 16 new characters and new maps coming into the game, we want players experiencing the real time PvP battle with their favorite characters and enjoy the new contents that we have to offer.”

Star Wars™: Force Arena boasts more than 80 playable in-game cards, including new faces from the recent movie release, Rogue One™: A Star Wars™ Story. Star Wars™: Force Arena is available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play.

For more information on the game, visit the official website at www.StarWarsForceArena.com.