BioWareâs massively multiplayer online RPG Star Wars: The Old Republic will go free-to-play this fall, publisher Electronic Arts said today.
EA later said in a press release that The Old Republic will go free-to-play this November. The game will be available for $15 starting August 7, a price that also includes a month of free play.
Earlier this year, the game became free-to-play until level 15. This fall, players will be able to play any storyline up to level 50 for free. To access higher-level game content and other new features that the company plans to implement, youâll have to either pay for a subscription or buy things individually.
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Here are the two options BioWare has to offer, according to their press release:
Subscription â A service designed for players who want unrestricted access to all the game features via ongoing subscription or by redeeming a Game Time Card. In addition to gaining access to all game content as our current subscribers do now, subscribers will receive ongoing monthly grants of Cartel Coins, the new virtual currency that will be introduced later this fall. Cartel Coins can be used to purchase valuable in-game items including customizable gear and convenience features that will enhance the game play experience.
Free-To-Play â The first 50 levels will be Free-to-Play, with restrictions on access to new content and advanced player features. Some restrictions can be âunlockedâ with Cartel Coins.
If youâre already a subscriber or youâve subscribed to the game in the past, youâll get a bunch of rewards for your money: 150 Cartel Coins per paid month; 1,000 Cartel Coins and a âHeroesâ Bannerâ for Collectorâs Edition buyers; and extra bonuses for people who sign up between August 1 and the eventual free-to-play launch this fall.
BioWare also promises more regular content updates in the near future, starting this August.
This is a decision that has been hinted at for a while. Earlier this year, following news that The Old Republic had lost a significant chunk of subscribers, BioWareâs Emmanuel Lusinchi said they were considering the free-to-play move
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âSince launch, weâve been listening to feedback from our fans and adding new content and refining The Old Republic at a breakneck pace,â executive producer Jeff Hickman said in todayâs press release. âWe believe we are in a position to help improve the service even more, not only by continuing to add new content, but also by expanding the game to many more Star Wars fans, increasing the populations on worlds and the vibrancy of the community.â
