Tweet
It looks like Star Wars: The Old Republic won't even make it a full year before going free-to-play. Beginning this Fall, the dying MMORPG will give players the ability to play up to level 50 (with certain restrictions) for absolutely no charge. Oh, but if you want to access end-game content and other features, you either have to purchase them separately or through a subscription option. Wait, what?
So, it's "free" but you still need to pay for a lot of the end game content? It will be interesting to see if even this is enough to draw people back to the game, especially with these restrictions in place.
Starting this fall, there will be two different ways to play Star Wars: The Old Republic:
As the first step towards adding the new Free-to-Play option this fall, Star Wars: The Old Republic will go on sale in August for $14.99 USD, including one-month of free subscription.
Current and former players will also find additional benefits as part of this program. BioWare will be increasing the frequency of game content updates, with the first of many new releases coming in August. In addition, current subscribers will receive Cartel Coin grants and qualify for access to special in-game items. Even former players who re-activate now will qualify for special benefits. To learn more about these rewards, please visit www.StarWarstheOldRepublic.com/FREE.
- Subscription – 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 – The first 50 levels will be Free-to-Play, with restrictions on access to new content and advanced player features. Some restrictions can be “unlocked” with Cartel Coins.
As the first step towards adding the new Free-to-Play option this fall, Star Wars: The Old Republic will go on sale in August for $14.99 USD, including one-month of free subscription.
Current and former players will also find additional benefits as part of this program. BioWare will be increasing the frequency of game content updates, with the first of many new releases coming in August. In addition, current subscribers will receive Cartel Coin grants and qualify for access to special in-game items. Even former players who re-activate now will qualify for special benefits. To learn more about these rewards, please visit www.StarWarstheOldRepublic.com/FREE.
So, it's "free" but you still need to pay for a lot of the end game content? It will be interesting to see if even this is enough to draw people back to the game, especially with these restrictions in place.
Comment