LUCASARTS AND BIOWARE
REVEAL STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC
OCTOBER 21, SAN FRANCISCO – LucasArts and BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the development of Star Wars®: The Old Republic™, a story-driven massively multiplayer online PC game set in the timeframe of the Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™ franchise. Star Wars: The Old Republic, being developed and published by BioWare and LucasArts, represents an innovative approach to interactive entertainment, featuring immersive storytelling, dynamic combat and intelligent companion characters.
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players’ actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat.
"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the most critically acclaimed Star Wars game in LucasArts history and a preeminent example of our company’s interactive storytelling heritage," said Darrell Rodriguez, President of LucasArts. "For a long time, we’ve long wanted to return to the franchise in a grand way, and we felt that the best setting for it was an online world that would allow millions of people to participate in the experience together. We knew that the developer capable of working with us to deliver an engrossing story with a fully-realized online world was BioWare."
"Traditionally, massively multiplayer online games have been about three basic gameplay pillars - combat, exploration and character progression," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder and General Manager/CEO of BioWare and General Manager/Vice President of Electronic Arts Inc., "In Star Wars: The Old Republic, we’re fusing BioWare’s heritage of critically-acclaimed storytelling with the amazing pedigree of Lucasfilm and LucasArts, and adding a brand-new fourth pillar to the equation – story. At the same time, we will still deliver all the fun features and activities that fans have come to expect in a AAA massively multiplayer online game. To top it all off, Star Wars: The Old Republic is set in a very exciting, dynamic period in the Star Wars universe."
Added Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Co-Founder and Vice President Development Operations, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts Inc., "Star Wars: The Old Republic is set roughly 300 years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic, a timeframe that is completely unexplored in the lore. BioWare has been able to add to the Star Wars history in developing the game’s story and has created an overarching narrative that players can enjoy, regardless of their play style. Our goal is to offer players an emotionally rewarding experience that combines the traditional elements of MMO gameplay with innovations in story and character development."
Additional details on Star Wars: The Old Republic features, gameplay and release date will be announced at a later time. For more information about Star Wars: The Old Republic and to sign up for future product updates, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com.
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About LucasArts
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG, Dragon Age™: Origins. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world’s leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2008 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SITH WARRIOR WILL DESTROY ALL JEDI SCUM!!!!! |
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I Will distroy all sith trash! u better watch out blood squads comin' for ya sith scum! |
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I AM NOT A ROBOT!!!! |
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lets see who dies |
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A good Star Wars Game hasn't come out in a while. I still lug my old Xbox around to play Jedi Academy III, and many other games that don't work on the 360. But not all that many Star Wars games seem worthy of a monthly fee on the PC. My cousin tells me SWG was good, but fell for reasons he did not explain. I am willing to wait, well, not really willingly, for SWTOR to come out and pay (if not 12 month free cards) for the game. And pawdaw, they are both Star Wars, they are both MMO's. How can you not compare them? So it's Bioware. It's like comparing to movies by different directors. One is better, the other isn't. Simple as that |
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if you join the dark side you will have power beyond your imagination you will have the power to controll all SITH RULEEEEE |
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Sith will own all SITH RULES!!!!!!!!!! help me how do i download and play D: is it free i live in FL |
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uhm ok i like starwars alot wached all shows and movies!! how do i download how do i play is it free i live in USA florida :D please help me i want to play!!! |
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My mentor taught me everything about the Force, even the nature of the dark side!!! |
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Greetings, |
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when does it come out in the uk and will IT BE FREE OR NOT! |
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its not free of course... u have to pay monthly wich sucks |
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Can't wait for this to come out! |
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Jeeze...I can't decide wether I want to be a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior...blast. Either way, it's gonna be AMAZING!!! |
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IS it out world wide in spring 2011 or just in the USA? does anyone know |
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i dont care either way kotr 1 & 2 were amazing games im stoked about this one have been looking forward to it for some time now i dont mind waititng for a great game i would rather it be done right then rushed and be bad!! |
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Darkside will consume all |
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follow the dark side forever sith lords all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Better to see with love, than be blind with hate... humm... follow the path to the light side I will... |
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I need more info, i wish there were a legit release date.. I cant wait :/ |
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Lets see, there is a lot of info about it coming out Spring 2011. This is a new game and I am guessing that it might be around March-April. DO NOT TAKE MY WORD. This is a guess and seeing how that game is looking and what is needed, I would even guess May. This my will. I, Lord Scythe Durragon will unleash hell unto all. Sith will join me and we shall destroy the Republic, then I shall destroy my followers. All hail! Lord Durragon. Join me. |
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It comes out spring of 2011 :) FOR THE EMPIRE!!!!!!!!! |
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Yes indeed they will, lead by Darth Sidious. But it wont be this Empire. We may not know when or how yet but this Sith Empire and the Sith Lords and Ladies who lead it will fall and the Galactic Republic will return to peace, waiting for the next Sith Empire to rise. |
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The empire will bring about the end of the Jedi |
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I will join you by your side! FOR THE EMPIRE!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Forget Sith/Jedi....Smugglers are where it's at |
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Sith Lords! |
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Jedi FTW |
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no way. bounty hunters all the way. |
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=] |
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When Does This Game Come Out? |
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does anyone know the game is exactly going to come out? |
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Since it comes out in 2011, the exact date it comes out is flexible. Hopefully sooner than later =) |
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So the game is only for Tthe PC? damn I hope not!!!! hopfully for the PS3 and XBOX too |
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yeah.... that should be assumed. PC only |
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nope, PC only |
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do u have 2 play it online or do u get to pick if u can or not? |
my mistake i spelled your name wrong LiamB |
LaimB: do u have 2 play it online or do u get to pick if u can or not? Well since its an MMO that hints that its only online think about it how many MMO games are offline, systems such as xbox, wii and ps3 do not count their games at best are rpg based with online capabilities, or just online capabilities in general not a single one of them ever have the online only factor about them. |
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So this profile i just signed up for on here do i get to play the game are do you just tell me stuff about it? |
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final fantasy 11 was online only and that was on playststation 2 and xbox 360 |
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really 2011 great then it better be really good |
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If your attention span was greater than that of a gnat, you'd have noticed the fact that game testing is underway. For all those who are not in the test, spring 2011 is the scheduled release time frame. |
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eh...I wait beginnings of game!) I sit in expectant of grandiose and wonderful!)) |
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Jedi the best!) |
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If it's in anyway better than it's predecessors it's going to be an excellent MMO I loved KOTOR 1&2 They were my very first Star Wars experience... 5 years ago, when I first became a fan, of star wars at all for that matter. The insane thing is I'm currently watching the first three movie for the first time this week ha ha ha. Just couldn't get into them awhile back, but I saw the new three. To be such dated movies, they are excellent. I was really surprised. |
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I will be happy as long as BioWare and Lucasart can make this game somewhat similar to the KOTOR games with a hint of SWG. Like the spaceship flying and that part. And to all you people in love with SWG Pre-CU. This timeline in this game is not the time when there was only Vader, Yoda and Luke as Force Wielders. This game is also based upon as I understand it, when the time of Jedi's and Sith were at the peak of theyre numbers. Everyone that have played KOTOR knows the story. Enough said, I hope the game can launch soon. Hope the time extra is given to get all the bugs out so for the first time in history we can play a non buggy MMO. Like that will ever happen. |
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finally the game is here even though comes out in spring aaa leave me alone im just dreaming cant i dream |
will there be private servers? |










