STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven STAR WARS™ saga. Play as a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter, or as one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles and explore the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films. With 6 narrative expansions, become the hero of your own STAR WARS adventure as you choose your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force™.
Create your legacy. Make meaningful choices throughout your journey and become the hero of your personal STAR WARS saga. The game includes an interactive storyline with cinematic dialogue and full voiceover for all in-game characters.
A growing world awaits. For more than 10 years, players have been able to live out their own STAR WARS stories. With the most recent Onslaught expansion, STAR WARS: The Old Republic continues to deliver ongoing content through regular updates.
8 Unique Stories, 16 Combat Styles. Do you prefer the elegance of a lightsaber or the reliability of a good blaster by your side? Choose from one of 8 iconic, unique storylines, allowing you to create your own personal STAR WARS story. The Legacy of the Sith Expansion also introduces Combat Styles! Players can now separate their Class Story from gameplay style for an even greater customization experience. This frees up Advanced Class options as characters can choose any Advanced Class within the Tech or Force playstyle! Play as a Trooper wielding a Sniper Rifle, or a Sith Inquisitor with a lightsaber in each hand, or even secretly use Dark Side powers while posing as a member of the Jedi Order.
Explore numerous planets. Hoth, Tatooine, Alderaan, and over 20 other unique and vibrant planets offer exciting exploration and thrilling adventures around every corner!
Multiplayer gameplay. Gather your allies to face challenging encounters against enemy bosses in Flashpoints and Operations, or battle against other players in Player vs. Player Warzones, Arenas, or Galactic Starfighter missions!
Galactic Strongholds Want to take a break from the inter-galactic traveling and adventure? Kick back and relax with our player housing system called Galactic Strongholds! Whether it’s overlooking the sandy dunes of Tatooine, the bright cityscape of Nar Shaddaa, or the tranquil mountains of Alderaan, there’s a Stronghold for everyone. These destinations and more are available for your galactic homestead!
Cartel Market. Only the slickest items can make their way to the Cartel Market, the premium marketplace for the galaxy’s most sought-after commodities. Players wishing to buy things here will need to purchase in-game currency called Cartel Coins. Learn more about what Cartel Coins can unlock on our Cartel Coins Page.
Subscriber Benefits. STAR WARS: The Old Republic offers an optional subscription that allows you to experience even more of the STAR WARS universe. Benefits include an increased level cap of 80 and access to the most recent expansions: Legacy of the Sith, Onslaught, Knights of the Eternal Throne, and Knights of the Fallen Empire. In addition, you will receive a monthly Cartel Coin Grant, increased XP, and more. Details on Subscriber Benefits can be found on our Subscriber Page.
Game Discussion
Steam User 237
I’ve put 30,000 hours into SWTOR. Here is my honest review.
Note: Steam only tracks 6k hours because the game launched here later, I played the other 24k hours on the standalone launcher
I’m not even sure how to put 30,000 hours into perspective. It is basically 3.5 years of my life spent inside a single game. I started playing SWTOR back in 2013 and thousands of hours later, it’s safe to say this game isn't just a hobby for me anymore, it’s a second home. If you are wondering if it is still worth playing today, here is my takeaway as a veteran.
The Good Stuff (Why I’m Still Here)
The stories are unmatched: Even after all these years, no other MMO comes close to the original eight class stories. The voice acting and the choices actually make you feel like you are living your own Star Wars movie. The absolute scale of it: To stay hooked for 30k hours, you need stuff to do. Between raiding, running Flashpoints, grinding PvP, and hunting down rare achievements, the sheer amount of content is massive.
The Stronghold addiction: I have spent a ridiculous amount of time just decorating my bases. Collecting decos and building up my own Home is a massive endgame loop for me.
The community: You meet people, join guilds and build friendships that last for years. The player base is incredibly loyal, and that's what keeps it alive.
The Reality Check: Look, when you spend this much time in a game, you see all the cracks. The engine is old and can feel clunky. Sometimes the developers make balance changes that drive the community crazy. It’s definitely not perfect. The Bottom Line despite its flaws, SWTOR is a masterpiece for Star Wars fans. The game is still getting regular updates, proving it's not going anywhere.
If you want a game where you can get completely lost in the lore, the universe and the community, whether for 30 hours or 30,000 hours give it a shot. I clearly don't regret a single second of it.
Steam User 126
I’ve played this game for years—racking up over 1,500 hours on my main account alone (mostly off-Steam)—and I can confidently say it is a definitive Star Wars experience. However, I’ve finally reached the end of my journey. Having experienced all the legendary story beats, I’m officially retiring.
While the newer content feels lackluster and the current development direction feels more focused on monetization than quality, I cannot let that diminish what this game once was—and still is—for a newcomer.
Why You Should Play It:
If you are a Star Wars fan who hasn't dived in yet, do yourself a favor and hit download. The immersion is unmatched. You have the freedom to:
Embrace the Dark Side: Play as a ruthless villain.
Follow the Light: Become a galactic hero.
Walk the Line: Find your own path somewhere in between.
The community is fantastic, and in my opinion, this remains one of the best MMOs ever created—certainly the gold standard for storytelling in the genre.
Final Thoughts
I am incredibly grateful for the years of fun I had in this universe. While I’m moving on, this game will always hold a special place in my heart.
To the new players: Enjoy the ride. May the Force be with you.
Steam User 85
I have played this game since pre-launch with the preorder back in 2011. I started playing it with my infant son on my lap, and now play with my teenage son when he feels like doing something with his old man. It has been an amazing game that after 14 years I still come back to, and play new characters and new character concepts. The class stories are simply amazing, and voice acting is incredible! The graphic style brings me back to the old KOTOR days. I can't sing its praises enough. I have only recently linked my account to my steam, so it is many thousands more hours that I have actually played it.
Steam User 164
You can expose a politician's corruption and something actually happens about it
Steam User 61
(New player review) Been playing alone for the most part and damn this game is good, I've been playing for about 75h and it feels like I've barely scraped the surface of the game. I honestly believe it's one of the few mmo's you can actually enjoy playing alone, I've only finished one class story (sith inquisitor) and it was really good, actually feels like watching a movie, the story is so well written that you actually feel like you're a part of it. it's been a while since I found a game that keeps me awake at night and makes me want to come home from work early.
The community is really friendly, didn't really get deep in the online part of the game just yet (planning to do so in the near future) but from what I've seen, people are really nice and helpful.
Steam User 61
Great game, but don't play it as an MMO
SWTOR contains a large amount of stories to complete. I'm talking about the main quest of each class, as well as the secondary missions. If you think of it as a singleplayer adventure game, it truly is great. However, it isn't that much centered on the MMO side, and the amount of online players is very low. Therefore, don't play it if you're looking for an MMORPG experience
Steam User 51
Its great if you just want to experience the story. You can play all the classes for free. Its gotten much more user friendly since it started. DO NOT BUY SUBSCRIPTION TIME FROM STEAM. Buy it from the EA SWTOR website.
If you want to play KOTOR 2.5, just go F2P and play through the class stories. Maybe try out the expansions and Flashpoints (dungeons). You dont need to pay anything to get what 90% of the playerbase wants from it. Try out the Agent, BH, Knight, or Inquisitor first, leave the weaker stories for later. If you want to try out an operation (Raid), make sure you play most of the FP's to see if you like them, and have a plan to play with a guild first.