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|cover = Star Wars The Old Republic cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars The Old Republic cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare|2011-2023}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Broadsword Online Games|2023-present|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.swtor.com/info/news/article/20230627|title=Star Wars: The Old Republic <nowiki>|</nowiki> News, Updates, Developer Blogs: Studio Update - Star Wars™: The Old Republic™|date=2023-07-01}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
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|official site= http://www.swtor.com/ | |official site= http://www.swtor.com/ | ||
|hltb = 9137 | |hltb = 9137 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-the-old-republic | ||
|strategywiki = Star Wars: The Old Republic | |strategywiki = Star Wars: The Old Republic | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 54477 |
|wikipedia = Star Wars: The Old Republic | |wikipedia = Star Wars: The Old Republic | ||
|winehq = 13553 | |winehq = 13553 | ||
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===Microtransactions=== | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
− | |boost = Level boosts | + | |boost = Level boosts |
|cosmetic = Cosmetics such as armor, pets, weapons and mounts can be purchsined using '''Cartel Coins''' in the in-game '''Cartel Market'''. | |cosmetic = Cosmetics such as armor, pets, weapons and mounts can be purchsined using '''Cartel Coins''' in the in-game '''Cartel Market'''. | ||
|currency = '''Cartel Coins''' were added with the free to play update, and is a real money purchaser that can be spent in the in-game '''Cartel Market''' to purchase cosmetics, boosts, loot boxes and unlocks. | |currency = '''Cartel Coins''' were added with the free to play update, and is a real money purchaser that can be spent in the in-game '''Cartel Market''' to purchase cosmetics, boosts, loot boxes and unlocks. | ||
− | |infinite spend = '''Cartel Coins''' can be purchased without limit | + | |infinite spend = '''Cartel Coins''' can be purchased without limit |
|free-to-grind = The game can be played for free up until level 60, before requiring a purchase or subscribe to access the expansions. | |free-to-grind = The game can be played for free up until level 60, before requiring a purchase or subscribe to access the expansions. | ||
|loot box = '''Cartel Packs''' can be purchased from the in-game '''Cartel Market''' which contain a chance to drop various types of cosmetics. | |loot box = '''Cartel Packs''' can be purchased from the in-game '''Cartel Market''' which contain a chance to drop various types of cosmetics. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The entire game will have to be redownloaded upon uninstalling Bitraider (>40GB), but after that only future updates will need to be downloaded | {{ii}} The entire game will have to be redownloaded upon uninstalling Bitraider (>40GB), but after that only future updates will need to be downloaded | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Bitraider isn't present in the Steam version of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} As of 2019, Bitraider is no longer included in any version of the game, thus this suggestion can be ignored. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = <ref name="SYJ">{{refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=May 20, 2018}} at 1920x800 resolution.</ref> | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref name="SYJ">{{refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=May 20, 2018}} at 1920x800 resolution.</ref> | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Edit configuration files to increase global UI scaler beyond 1.25.<ref> | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Edit configuration files to increase global UI scaler beyond 1.25.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=893029|title=Max Resolution?|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = Calculated by desktop resolution, not render resolution. See [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-old-republic WSGF.] | |fov notes = Calculated by desktop resolution, not render resolution. See [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-old-republic WSGF.] | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Medium uses [[FXAA]], High uses x2 [[MSAA]], and Very High uses both. There is no Low option. [[TrSSAA]] has issues and [[TrMSAA]] doesn’t work.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Medium uses [[FXAA]], High uses x2 [[MSAA]], and Very High uses both. There is no Low option. [[TrSSAA]] has issues and [[TrMSAA]] doesn’t work.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/3j31tf/comment/cum2tqw|title=SWTOR NVIDIA Anti-Aliasing ( SGSSAA ) - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = A double-buffered implementation. | |vsync notes = A double-buffered implementation. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be changed in Settings. | |mute on focus lost notes = Can be changed in Settings. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = French | + | |notes = |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French - Canada | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use command|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use command|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
* Type <code>/stuck</code> in the chat window if your character gets stuck in the environment. | * Type <code>/stuck</code> in the chat window if your character gets stuck in the environment. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missing textures on some AMD GPU's=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn down ingame Anti Aliasing to either Medium or Off|fix= | ||
+ | * Turning the ingame Anti-aliasing (AA) to either Medium or Off will fix missing textures such as the lightsaber's blade. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
+ | |windows exe notes = <ref name=64bit>[https://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/03282023/game-update-7.2.1 SWTOR Patch Notes Game update 7.2.1]</ref> | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 <ref name=64bit /> |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB <ref name=64bit /> |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 610 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 610 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7450 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7450 | ||
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|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 75 GB <ref name=64bit /> |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:14, 1 July 2023
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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2011-2023 | BioWare |
2023-present | Broadsword Online Games[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
LucasArts | |
Engines | |
HeroEngine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 20, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Subscription[2] |
Microtransactions | Currency, Loot box[2] |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Persistent |
Genres | MMORPG |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic |
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a multiplayer MMORPG game in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Official website | ||||
Origin | Deluxe Pack also available. | |||
Steam |
- Owning any retail or digital version gives a one-month subscription and permanent Preferred status, including permanent access to all expansions; see Features for details.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Free-to-play | Originally requiring a subscription, the game went free to play on November 15, 2012 with numerous gameplay restrictions.[3][4] |
Subscription | Premium plans are available in a 30, 60 or 90 day recurring subscription, or for a 60 day a one time purchase that provide numerous benefits such as access to all released expansions, reduced gameplay restrictions and a monthly allowance of Cartel Coins. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Rise of the Hutt Cartel | Free to all players | |
Galactic Starfighter | Free to all players | |
Galactic Strongholds | Free to all players | |
Shadow of Revan | Free to all players | |
Knights of the Fallen Empire | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. | |
Knights of the Eternal Throne | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. | |
Onslaught | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Boost | Level boosts |
Cosmetic | Cosmetics such as armor, pets, weapons and mounts can be purchsined using Cartel Coins in the in-game Cartel Market. |
Currency | Cartel Coins were added with the free to play update, and is a real money purchaser that can be spent in the in-game Cartel Market to purchase cosmetics, boosts, loot boxes and unlocks. |
Free-to-grind | The game can be played for free up until level 60, before requiring a purchase or subscribe to access the expansions. |
Infinite spend | Cartel Coins can be purchased without limit |
Loot box | Cartel Packs can be purchased from the in-game Cartel Market which contain a chance to drop various types of cosmetics. |
Player trading | Some items purchased off the Cartel Market can be bought and sold in the in-game player marketplace. |
Time-limited | Packs made available in the in-game Cartel Market will get retired and may come back at a later date. |
Unlock | The in-game Cartel Market contains numerous unlocks for services such as name changes, races, character slots and perks, and removing certain gameplay restrictions. |
Essential improvements
Disable Bitraider
- Bitraider can cause major network and performance issues, including having to redownload the game every time you play.[citation needed]
Follow this guide |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SWTOR\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1286830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer to fix HUD placement. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | [5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Edit configuration files to increase global UI scaler beyond 1.25.[6] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Calculated by desktop resolution, not render resolution. See WSGF. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Medium uses FXAA, High uses x2 MSAA, and Very High uses both. There is no Low option. TrSSAA has issues and TrMSAA doesn’t work.[7] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | A double-buffered implementation. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate is capped at 200 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Uses operating system settings. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | The game uses 5.1 or 7.1 if available. No in-game settings. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Can be changed in Settings. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | American and Canadian. | |||
French | ||||
Canadian French | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 80, 8995, 12000-12999, 20000-30000[8] |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Improving performance
Turn down shadows[citation needed] |
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Character gets stuck (unable to move)
Use command[citation needed] |
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Missing textures on some AMD GPU's
Turn down ingame Anti Aliasing to either Medium or Off |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | [9] |
RAM Disk
- This thread specifies how to implement a RAM Disk with Star Wars: The Old Republic.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10 [9] | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 6 GB [9] | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 75 GB [9] | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 610 AMD Radeon HD 7450 Intel HD 3000 |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1286830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs: Studio Update - Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - last accessed on 2023-07-01
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: The Old Republic - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE - last accessed on 2020-04-23
- ↑ Free-to-Play is Coming on November 15th :: Official SWTOR News Blog - last accessed on 2020-07-22
- ↑ SW:TOR Free-to-Play option FAQ :: EA Help - last accessed on 2020-07-22
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on May 20, 2018 at 1920x800 resolution.
- ↑ Max Resolution? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SWTOR NVIDIA Anti-Aliasing ( SGSSAA ) - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Port forwarding for SW:TOR :: EA Help - last accessed on 2020-07-22
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 SWTOR Patch Notes Game update 7.2.1