The Old Republic Get’s A Release Date
This morning I awoke to a press release in my inbox announcing the long awaited release date for the upcoming Bioware Star Wars MMO, The Old Republic. Thankfully we don’t have to wait until 2012 because the game will hit store shelves and digital delivery on December 20th of this year, the 22nd in Europe.
The game will follow standard MMO pricing structures by charging $14.95 a month, with 30 days free upfront. There are a slew of pre-order bonuses, depending on what edition of the game you choose, and Bioware is promising “early access” to those that do pre-order.
In recent years, the holiday game release usually dry up around Thanksgiving, so it’s pretty exciting to have such a hugely anticipated title ship just before Christmas. I know I will be spending the holidays hunting down and exterminating the Jedi. Here are some details from the press release.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is available for pre-order now at participating retailers* while supplies last. All players who pre-order will receive a redemption code that will unlock Early Game Access**, granting them access to the game before December 20, 2011 in North America and before December 22, 2011 in Europe. Pre-order quantities are limited and Early Game Access will only be available to those who pre-order the game and redeem their code before the game’s official release. Included with the purchase of every copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic is 30 days of access to the game, after which players can continue to play through subscribing*** at either $14.99 per month, $41.97 for 3 months ($13.99 per month), or $77.94 for six months ($12.99 per month).
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been lauded for breaking new ground in the genre by building on traditional MMO gameplay pillars of combat, exploration, character customization and progression, and adding a powerful fourth dimension to the experience – story with personal choice and consequence. The Old Republic is set thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader, when the Star Wars galaxy is in the midst of a cold war. Players will be asked to join forces with either the Galactic Republic or Sith Empire and choose one of eight iconic Star Wars characters: Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular, Smuggler, Trooper, Bounty Hunter, Imperial Agent, Sith Inquisitor and Sith Warrior. Every player’s story will unfold based on meaningful choices made throughout the game, enabling them to become the hero of their own personal Star Wars saga. Along their journey, players will encounter companion characters with whom they can build and break meaningful relationships as they fight by their side. Players will explore a vibrant galaxy, engage in heroic battles, and experience visceral Star Wars combat.
For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/swtor or “Like” Star Wars: The Old Republic on Facebook at http://facebook.com/starwarstheoldrepublic
