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Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 24, 2011, 09:43:02 am
BioWare and LucasArts are pleased to announce that Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will launch on December 20, 2011 in North America and on December 22, 2011 in the European Launch Territories! The announcement was first made by BioWare co-founders Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk during their keynote address at the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London, England. Speaking to a packed room of press and fans alike, Dr. Muzyka acknowledged the weight of the moment and the patience of the fans.
“This is an incredible moment for everyone at BioWare and our partners at LucasArts who have dedicated their lives to build this extraordinary game. We appreciate the patience from the millions of fans who have been waiting for the game’s release.”
Each copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic will come with 30 days of subscription time, after which you have the option to continue playing with one of the following monthly subscription fees:
1 Month Subscription: $14.99 (£8.99/€12.99) 3 Month Subscription: $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/£25.17/€35.97) 6 Month Subscription: $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/£46.14/€65.94)
Those who have pre-ordered the game and entered their pre-order code on StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com are eligible for Early Game Access. If you haven’t yet reserved your copy of the game, be sure to visit our Pre-Order page and secure your place in the Old Republic now!
We want to thank you for your continued passion, dedication and support. Though one part of this incredible journey is coming to an end, we are confident that you all share our excitement for this new beginning. Be sure to check back to StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com as well as our Twitter and Facebook pages for all the latest news and updates on Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Subb on September 24, 2011, 10:10:22 am
Research hand in is on the 19th and I have an exam on the 20th. Nice; can download it on the 21st with my early access. Stoked!!
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Manic Velocity on September 24, 2011, 11:04:31 am
Well, looks like my family will have to celebrate christmas without me.
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Mavin on September 24, 2011, 11:23:07 am
Idk think it wasn't the best choice for a release date so close to christmas people will be traveling, getting ready for the holiday, finishing up school exams. I will plan to ignore my family and never leave the computer on that date but just saying lol
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: CopperSol on September 24, 2011, 12:12:26 pm
So I'm a little confused. Those of us that have early access will be able to play the game when it releases on 12-20-11? How is it "early" access if we just get access on the release date?
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 24, 2011, 12:37:42 pm
They haven't announced the early access date yet. I always try and visit home for Xmas...ugh, gotta figure this out!
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Amarantus on September 24, 2011, 12:48:30 pm
Yeah same here. The wifey wants to visit her family for Christmas and there is no way I can get out of that. Very brutal release date.
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Lithium on September 24, 2011, 12:51:45 pm
I'm sure the Christmas thing was a thought-out strategic move for them. It will lessen the initial load because people will be out of town and unable to play. The downside is BioWare's staff will have to work over the holiday and probably get a nice bonus check in the following months. :)
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 24, 2011, 01:30:12 pm
Guess I'm just gonna have to visit the family for Thanksgiving instead!
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Broin on September 24, 2011, 02:39:45 pm
Well at least I know enough in advance that I can make sure I have nothing to do for a solid few weeks.
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Heironymus on September 24, 2011, 03:53:38 pm
Quote from: "Lithium"
I'm sure the Christmas thing was a thought-out strategic move for them. It will lessen the initial load because people will be out of town and unable to play. The downside is BioWare's staff will have to work over the holiday and probably get a nice bonus check in the following months. :)
consider the fact that school is out two weeks for christmas and new year.. most adults take off a few days for x-mas as well.. granted a good bit are traveling which would indeed lighten the online download...
my concern is why did I preorder the regular version disc and get early access if I am going to have to download the game online to play early anyways.. or are preorders going to be fullfilled a few days early?
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Mharz on September 24, 2011, 05:20:13 pm
I'm not sure what all the hub-bub is about Christmas. We're getting early access which is probably 2-7 days headstart (best guess based on prior games and expectancy). This translates to 7-12 days before Christmas which is probably plenty of time to grind a few levels out. And when I say a few I mean a lot.
Current estimates from what I've seen is 100-200 hours of gameplay. I'm thinking 10 days, 10 hours a day.. and we'll see where that gets me. If we have less time I'll make it up from there. I'm sure I'll level an alt to enjoy the subtle story parts, but for now my goal is get to 50 ASAP and gear out to PvP and raid. I'll be plotting more when the early access date comes out and of course in my typical fashion putting together a powerleveling team if anyone is interested.
Sleep now.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Strod on September 24, 2011, 08:20:01 pm
Count me in for the Power leveling.
Also is it just me but I pre-ordered from Amazon and it's still listed as a Jan 3 2012 release. I assume this will not matter since we will have early access?
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 25, 2011, 01:58:34 am
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Regarding Early Access, Reid told me “No announcement yet. There’s still testing to do.” But it will be “More than a few days. More than a weekend.”
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Subb on September 25, 2011, 05:34:37 am
I'm gonna go against my usual self and not power grind. I want to enjoy the game and it's stories; may even just play most of it solo with a companion (albeit I'll team up for flashpoints and PvP and that)
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Oscellus on September 25, 2011, 09:15:03 am
Interesting news. I cannot wait for it to come out.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Anamodiel on September 25, 2011, 11:30:46 am
Ooo. I forgot about early access. My last exam is on the 16th of December. Looks like I'll be missing part of the early access time, seeing as it'll be more than a weekend.
Shit.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on September 25, 2011, 12:40:48 pm
I can't wait!
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Jorso on September 26, 2011, 12:45:01 am
They would wait till right before Christmas to release it. But no big deal, not a long wait at all. Looks like December 20th i'll be unpacking my collector's edition by 12:30 am ha
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 26, 2011, 02:21:31 am
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iamthewalrus8 iamthe walrus @Rockjaw So i'm hearing in the swtor forums that early access will be given anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. that true? is it that soon?? 6 minutes ago in reply to ↑
@Rockjaw Stephen Reid @iamthewalrus8 You're hearing guesses. More than a weekend and not weeks long is what we've said.
Looks like the safest bet is December 13th - maybe the 12th.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Anamodiel on September 26, 2011, 09:59:34 am
Of course it would be during exam week.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Manic Velocity on September 26, 2011, 07:25:04 pm
Just got this email from Amazon:
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Hello,
We have received new release date information related to the order you placed on July 21 2011 (Order# 002-0102191-5476203). The item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date:
"Star Wars: The Old Republic" Previous estimated arrival date: January 05 2012 - January 09 2012 New estimated arrival date: December 27 2011 - December 29 2011
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: XxUnforgivenxX on September 26, 2011, 07:57:35 pm
Here's my arrival date from Amazon....
"Star Wars: The Old Republic" Previous estimated arrival date: January 04 2012 New estimated arrival date: December 23 2011
this is for the standard version
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Fuse on September 26, 2011, 08:02:07 pm
Delivery Estimate: December 27, 2011 - December 29, 2011
suck.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Ash on September 26, 2011, 08:19:49 pm
I've got mine set at a December 22 delivery from Amazon, but I paid for that. No big deal, we'll probably all be downloading way before it arrives anyway.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Strod on September 26, 2011, 08:20:44 pm
I have the CE pre-ordered from Amazon, and the Est was set at Jan 3, until I updated the shipping method again and it put it at Dec 22.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Da6onet on September 26, 2011, 09:38:10 pm
Digital Deluxe ftw?
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on September 26, 2011, 10:50:31 pm
I want to do free shipping, but that delays it until potentially January 2nd. :(
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: ZephixLeer (Zephic) on September 26, 2011, 10:50:38 pm
I really do wish I'd have chosen digital deluxe edition instead. I really don't care much for the box itself or a DVD.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Maglorius on September 27, 2011, 09:33:20 pm
I think a celebration with the song “The Sage Begins” is in order for the confirmed release date for SWTOR!
I knew they got caught by surprise! It was so odd the way they announced the release date. Apparently they weren't going to announce it until this weekend at NYCC.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on October 14, 2011, 03:02:33 am
Good for us in that we got to know a few weeks before we were supposed to. Bad for them since they weren't able to do a big fanfaire media blitz with it.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Subb on October 14, 2011, 02:57:10 pm
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on October 14, 2011, 03:02:18 pm
But...but we're America! We have to be SPECIAL! =P
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Subb on October 14, 2011, 03:25:36 pm
Quote from: "Tbone"
But...but we're America! We have to be SPECIAL! =P
Like, y'know, MATT DAMON special? :P
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Lithium on October 14, 2011, 03:40:38 pm
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But...but we're America! We have to be SPECIAL! =P
Like, y'know, MATT DAMON special? :P
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Anamodiel on October 14, 2011, 05:41:04 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Mharz on October 14, 2011, 08:04:59 pm
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Lucky on October 17, 2011, 10:23:45 am
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
I would have to agree with your speculation... seems about the right time for Pre-Release to begin.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Subb on October 17, 2011, 01:42:50 pm
Quote from: "Lucky"
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
I would have to agree with your speculation... seems about the right time for Pre-Release to begin.
Daaaaang. I think I'm going to make ALL my characters on the first day and not play until after my research paper hand in and my exams, which is the 22nd of Dec. Sigh.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Mharz on December 07, 2011, 04:39:55 pm
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
Told you I did.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tbone on December 07, 2011, 04:44:29 pm
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
Told you I did.
WTF HAX!!
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Longboard on December 07, 2011, 05:16:21 pm
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Mharz"
Quote from: "Anamodiel"
Quote from: "Subb"
Seems the new release date is the 20th of December. Global launch.
http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111014-1
The 20th of December is a Tuesday, and going by how they have done some of the Beta's, I'll bet you close to anything that pre-release will be either Thursday or Friday the 15th or 16th at 5pm FA time. I'd rather it be Friday, but I can definitely see them doing it Thursday so they wouldn't have to deal with a ton more people taking the entire weekend off.
I've consulted with The Force and 12/13/2011 is an important date. Mark it well you should.
Told you I did.
Bowing down to you Master
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Tecknik on December 07, 2011, 05:27:42 pm
Efff you, Bioware.
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Anamodiel on December 07, 2011, 05:29:09 pm
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Starting December 13, 2011, 7:00AM EST (6am FA time) (Pacific: December 13th, 4:00AM PST; European: December 13th, 12:00PM GMT, 1:00PM CET), The Old Republic will begin emailing invitations to start your Early Game Access. Invitations will be sent throughout the Early Game Access period offering rolling access to the game in the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code, so be sure to check your email inbox!
AHHHH!!!
Title: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Longboard on December 07, 2011, 05:35:59 pm
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Starting December 13, 2011, 7:00AM EST (6am FA time) (Pacific: December 13th, 4:00AM PST; European: December 13th, 12:00PM GMT, 1:00PM CET), The Old Republic will begin emailing invitations to start your Early Game Access. Invitations will be sent throughout the Early Game Access period offering rolling access to the game in the order in which you redeemed your Pre-Order Code, so be sure to check your email inbox!
AHHHH!!!
So if I'm reading this correctly, we won't even know our start date till 12/13?
Title: Re: Release Date and Subscription Cost!
Post by: Longboard on December 07, 2011, 05:49:42 pm
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Each copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic will come with 30 days of subscription time, after which you have the option to continue playing with one of the following monthly subscription fees:
1 Month Subscription: $14.99 (�8.99/�12.99) 3 Month Subscription: $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/�25.17/�35.97) 6 Month Subscription: $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/�46.14/�65.94)
Has anyone heard if they will be offering a lifetime subscription?