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Star Wars: The Old Republic

BioWare extends its time in the long-ago era of Star Wars in Star Wars: The Old Republic, an MMORPG that takes place in the distant past (over 3,600 years) before the events of the core films. Players will choose from several classes and align themselves with the Republic or the Sith - allowing them to adjust their morality, unlocking new powers depending on the chosen path of light or dark. 

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Star Wars: The Old Republic
MMO
Released
December 20, 2011
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
HeroEngine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
Franchise
Star Wars

Platform(s)
PC
How Long To Beat
130+ Hours

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