Star Wars: The Old Republic - News

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Systems
Released
December 20, 2011
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
HeroEngine

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven STAR WARS™ saga. Play as a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter, or as one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles and explore the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films. With 6 narrative expansions, become the hero of your own STAR WARS adventure as you choose your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force™.

Create your legacy. Make meaningful choices throughout your journey and become the hero of your personal STAR WARS saga. The game includes an interactive storyline with cinematic dialogue and full voiceover for all in-game characters.

A growing world awaits. For more than 10 years, players have been able to live out their own STAR WARS stories. With the most recent Onslaught expansion, STAR WARS: The Old Republic continues to deliver ongoing content through regular updates.

Genre(s)
MMO
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Available Now on Steam

Star Wars: The Old Republic endures because of its vibrant storytelling and voice acting, and EA has made the MMORPG available on Steam.

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