Star Wars: The Old Republic

BioWare, +1 more

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Initial Release: Dec 20, 2011

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IGN Rating

8.2

80 hrs

Main Story

198 hrs

Story + Sides

1.4k hrs

Everything

174 hrs

All Styles

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Review

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Summary

Set 300 years after the events in Knights of the Old Republic (and featuring some familiar faces), Star Wars: The Old Republic will put players on either side of a massive war between the Republic and the Empire.

Content Rating

Mild Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Blood and Gore

Developers

BioWare, BioWare Austin

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Franchises

Star Wars, Star Wars: The Old Republic

Features

Online, Steam Deck Playable

Initial Release

Dec 20, 2011

Platforms

Genres

RPG, MMO

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Jul 8, 2024 - The saber reflects the wielder.

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Jun 27, 2023 - “No big change comes without challenges.”

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Jun 22, 2023 - A new hope.

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Jun 6, 2023 - It's preparing to be taken over by Broadsword Online.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Expands with Update 7.2 Available Now

Dec 13, 2022 - Mandalore the Avenger, born Shae Vizla, is in pursuit of rogue Mandalorian Heta Kol

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Creative Director Steps Down

Jul 18, 2022 - Boyd was a key figure in the development, launch, and continuing success of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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Jun 3, 2022 - Which game from that galaxy far, far away claimed the spot and promises to bring balance to the Force?

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