When was Star Wars: The Old Republic released?
Star Wars: The Old Republic released on the 20th of December 2011. Electronic Arts announced the game on the 21st of October 2008 and development continued until that release date.
Questions about Star Wars: The Old Republic
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who developed Star Wars: The Old Republic?
BioWare Austin worked on this project alongside a supplemental team at BioWare Edmonton. Industry leaders estimated development costs between 150 million dollars and 200 million dollars for the title.
How many subscribers did Star Wars: The Old Republic gain after launch?
One million subscribers joined the server within three days of the 20th of December 2011 release. This made it the world's fastest-growing MMO ever at that time before numbers fluctuated in subsequent months.
What are the eight classes available in Star Wars: The Old Republic?
Players choose between Jedi Knight, Sith Warrior, Smuggler, Imperial Agent, Trooper, Sith Inquisitor, Bounty Hunter, and Jedi Consular when entering the galaxy. Each class features a three-act storyline that progresses as the character levels up.
When was the free-to-play option added to Star Wars: The Old Republic?
The free-to-play option went live on all servers on the 15th of November 2012. As of August 2014, the game had over one million monthly players following this transition.