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On Steam, 90% of 75,862 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 4,395 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 5,351 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 417 hours.
Step in to the center of your own Star Wars story as you choose your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Your choices have impact not only on your story but on those who join you along the way. Each choice you make can change how your story unfolds including unexpected story twists or devastating consequences that impact you and your Companions. Play as one of 8 legendary Star Wars classes include Jedi, Sith, Smuggler, Trooper and more – this is your story and you decide how you want to build your reputation and influence across the galaxy as you join in epic adventures and challenging missions on the ground and in space!
Story
Protected by the legendary Jedi Order, the Galactic Republic stood as a bastion of peace in the galaxy for a thousand generations. Several centuries ago, the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known emerged in the form of the dark Sith Empire. After a volatile war, the Republic emerged victorious and the Sith were assumed to be extinct. Nonetheless, the Jedi have maintained a constant vigil over the ancient Sith homeworld, Korriban, to protect the galaxy from the darkness that still resides in the planet's tombs. Though a small group of survivors escaped to warn of the Imperial invasion, it was only a minor reprieve for the Republic. Korriban was one of several worlds to fall in the initial onslaught, and in the years that followed, the Republic suffered many more painful defeats. Emboldened by their numerous victories, the Empire soon moved to conquer the Core Worlds, luring the Republic fleet out of position and launching a surprise attack against the noble world of Alderaan. The courageous stand on Alderaan rallied the spirits of Republic defenders across the galaxy, but the balance of the power remained in the Empire's favor. This only fueled the surprise felt when the Imperial Dark Council extended the offer to the Republic to engage in peace negotiations. Suspecting possible treachery, Republic officials agreed to meet on Alderaan, but insisted that the Jedi Order marshal all its resources to provide comprehensive security. The Jedi complied, sending most senior members of the Order to Alderaan, and leaving only a token force in the Temple on Coruscant... After destroying the Jedi Temple and overwhelming the Republic's defenses, Imperial forces occupied Coruscant, holding the planet hostage while negotiations restarted on Alderaan. With their capital at stake, Republic officials had little choice but to agree to the Empire's terms. The Treaty of Coruscant was signed, forcing the Republic to cede control of several star systems and to acknowledge new boundaries of Imperial dominion. Though the treaty brought about an official end to the war, tensions between the two sides have remained high over the last several years, and now, a return to open war seems all but inevitable...
What is happening now
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a long-running MMO that launched in 2011, offering story-driven gameplay across multiple character classes in the Star Wars universe. Available on PC and Mac, it continues to receive substantial updates and expansions. The game is entering a new phase with patch 8.0, marking the 15th anniversary and the conclusion of the Legacy of the Sith storyline. Developer Broadsword has announced the next era, titled Masters of the Force, which introduces the Galaxy in Chaos narrative, the world of Ryloth, and additional features still being detailed. A public test server for 8.0 has opened to gather player feedback. Meanwhile, the team has addressed a bug affecting characters on Rishi that was introduced in a recent seasonal update, with a fix rolling out to restore affected player progress.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic player count
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Star Wars: The Old Republic achievements
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