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About STAR WARS: The Old Republic
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is a massively multiplayer online RPG that offers a free‑to‑play option. Players create characters such as Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or other iconic roles and follow a story‑driven saga set three thousand years before the classic films.
The game features cinematic dialogue with full voiceover, regular content updates—including six narrative expansions and the recent Onslaught expansion—and a galaxy of over twenty planets to explore. Multiplayer modes let you cooperate in Flashpoints or compete in PvP arenas.
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Story and Choices
The core experience is an interactive storyline where each decision influences your personal saga. You choose a Light or Dark side path, and that choice shapes dialogue, missions, and class options across eight iconic storylines and six narrative expansions.
Full voiceover and cinematic dialogue accompany every encounter, making the narrative feel personal and immersive while you progress through the galaxy.
- Track early decisions because they affect later class options and story outcomes.
- Use the free‑to‑play model to experiment with both Light and Dark paths before committing to a subscription.
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Combat Styles
The Legacy of the Sith expansion introduced Combat Styles, separating the class story from gameplay style. Players may select any Advanced Class that belongs to either the Tech or Force playstyle, allowing a Trooper to wield a sniper rifle or a Sith Inquisitor to dual‑wield lightsabers.
This system lets you match your narrative role with a preferred combat mechanic without altering the underlying class story, giving a clearer customization path.
- Review the list of Advanced Classes within each playstyle to find a combat approach you enjoy.
- Focus on one playstyle at a time to understand its strengths before trying the other.
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Planet Exploration
More than twenty unique planets—including Hoth, Tatooine, Alderaan, and many others—are available for exploration. Each world presents distinct environments, quests, and story moments that expand the galaxy’s lore.
Exploration ties into both story missions and open‑world activities, encouraging travel across the galaxy to uncover hidden content and varied challenges.
- Visit each planet’s main hub to discover local quests and vendors.
- Use the in‑game map to locate fast‑travel points for quicker navigation.
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Multiplayer Content
Co‑op Flashpoints and Operations let groups tackle challenging bosses, while PvP options include Warzones, Arenas, and Galactic Starfighter missions. These modes provide both cooperative and competitive experiences for players of all skill levels.
Galactic Strongholds offer player housing on worlds such as Tatooine, Nar Shaddaa, and Alderaan, giving a personal space to relax between adventures.
- Form a regular Flashpoint group to improve coordination and boss strategies.
- Try each PvP mode to see which matches your preferred combat style.
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Economy and Subscription
The Cartel Market is a premium marketplace where items are bought with Cartel Coins, an in‑game currency purchased with real money. An optional subscription raises the level cap to 80, grants access to recent expansions, provides a monthly Cartel Coin grant, and increases XP gains.
In‑app purchases and Steam features such as Achievements and Trading Cards are also supported, giving players multiple ways to acquire content.
- Use Cartel Coins for cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay balance.
- Consider the subscription if you aim to reach level 80 and want all expansion content.
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