Star Wars: The Old Republic is a MMORPG that lets you play in the Star Wars universe. It comes from Bioware, who made my favorite Star Wars game – Knights of the Old Republic. Though Star Wars: The Old Republic is currently a subscription-based game, it is going to be introducing a free-to-play option this fall.
I started playing Star Wars: The Old Republic earlier this year. I had read reviews from GeekMom Nicole and GeekMom Kelly that got me interested. I played during one of their free weekends and got hooked. While there have been months that I haven't played because I couldn't justify the subscription fee, I'm excited that I will soon be able to play with limited content and not have to pay the fee.
It's important to note that he free-to-play option will limit game options and some of the game content will not be available. However, there will be Cartel Coins that players using the free to play option can buy that can be used in the game to purchase items, boosts and more. Bioware is also giving Cartel Coins to those players who have been subscribing since the beginning. There will also be the option of continuing to subscribe which will give you all the content and updates.
I've seen mixed opinions about this news. Some people are excited to be able to play Star Wars: The Old Republic without paying. But others are concerned that a free-to-play option will increase the number of trolls that play. I'm optimistic about this news, though.
You can read more at Star Wars: The Old Republic's website. What are your thoughts?
