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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Swtor_logo.jpg
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|cover        = Star Wars The Old Republic cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 2011}}
|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
|gogcom page  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-the-old-republic|85}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-the-old-republic|85}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|free-to-play, subscription|ref=<ref name="microtransaction zone">{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=24205|title=Star Wars: The Old Republic - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-23}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|currency, loot box|ref=<ref name="microtransaction zone"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Persistent}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|MMORPG}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Sci-fi, Space}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}}
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|steam appid  = 1286830
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||steam appid side = 1303891, 1346541, 1346540
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= http://www.swtor.com/
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|hltb        = 9137
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|strategywiki = Star Wars: The Old Republic
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|mobygames    = star-wars-the-old-republic
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: The Old Republic
 
|wikipedia    = Star Wars: The Old Republic
 
|winehq      = 13553
 
|winehq      = 13553
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|license      = free-to-play
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}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
|release history  =
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.swtor.com/ Official Website]
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{{mm}} [http://www.swtor.com/community/ Community Website]
{{mm}} [http://www.swtor.com/community/ Community Website]  
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1286830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | account | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Account, online | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| official | https://account.swtor.com/play-free | account | Free to play |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://account.swtor.com/play-free | Account, online | Free to play |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-the-old-republic/standard-edition | Origin, Account, online | Deluxe Pack also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1286830 | Steam, Account, online |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{++}} Owning any retail or digital version gives a one-month subscription and permanent Preferred status; see [http://www.swtor.com/free/features Features] for details.
 
{{++}} Owning any retail or digital version gives a one-month subscription and permanent Preferred status; see [http://www.swtor.com/free/features Features] for details.
 +
 +
===Monetization===
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|free-to-play        = Originally requiring a subscription, the game went free to play on November 15 2012 with numerous gameplay restrictions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20121108|title=Free-to-Play is Coming on November 15th :: Official SWTOR News Blog|date=2020-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.ea.com/en-au/help/star-wars/star-wars-the-old-republic/swtor-free-to-play-faqs/|title=SW:TOR Free-to-Play option FAQ :: EA Help|date=2020-07-22}}</ref>
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|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'''.
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}}
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 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Rise of the Hutt Cartel | Free to all players | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Galactic Starfighter | Free to all players | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Galactic Strongholds | Free to all players | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Shadow of Revan | Free to all players | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Knights of the Fallen Empire | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Knights of the Eternal Throne | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Onslaught | Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends. | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
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===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|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.
 +
|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===RAM Disk===
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===Disable Bitraider===
{{ii}} [http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=317352 This thread] specifies how to implement a [[Glossary:RAM Disk|RAM Disk]] with Star Wars: The Old Republic.
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{{ii}} Bitraider can cause major network and performance issues, including having to redownload the game every time you play.{{cn|date=2020-04-23}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Follow [https://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/3ksypm/guide_to_permanently_removing_bitraider_and/ this guide]|ref=|fix=
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'''Notes'''
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{{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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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SWTOR\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SWTOR\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               = true
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
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|origin                 = true
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =
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|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|SWtoR Graphics Options.png|Graphics settings.}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-old-republic
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-old-republic
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] to fix HUD placement.
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref name="SYJ”>{{refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=May 20, 2018}} at 1920x800 resolution.</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Edit configuration files to increase global UI scaler beyond 1.25.<ref>[http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=893029 Max Resolution?]</ref>
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = false
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = Calculated by desktop resolution, not render resolution. See [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-old-republic WSGF.]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|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>[https://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/3j31tf/comment/cum2tqw SWTOR NVIDIA Anti-Aliasing ( SGSSAA ) - Reddit]</ref>
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Framerate is capped at 111 fps.<ref>[http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=373478 :: 120hz mointor capping at 111 fps -- SWTOR Forums]</ref>
 
|120 fps notes              = Framerate is capped at 111 fps.<ref>[http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=373478 :: 120hz mointor capping at 111 fps -- SWTOR Forums]</ref>
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = yes
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = no
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes = Uses operating system settings.
 
|acceleration option notes = Uses operating system settings.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = no
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|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = no
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|SWtoR Audio Options.png|General settings.}}
|separate volume          = yes
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = yes
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|surround sound          = always on
 
|surround sound notes    = The game uses 5.1 or 7.1 if available. No in-game settings.
 
|surround sound notes    = The game uses 5.1 or 7.1 if available. No in-game settings.
|subtitles                = yes
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = no
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = yes
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|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        =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = American and Canadian.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = French and Canadian.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            =  
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
|tcp  = 80, 8995, 12000-12999
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|tcp  = 80, 8995, 12000-12999, 20000-30000<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.ea.com/en-au/help/star-wars/star-wars-the-old-republic/swtor-ports/|title=Port forwarding for SW:TOR :: EA Help|date=2020-07-22}}</ref>
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Improving performance===
 
===Improving performance===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Turn down shadows|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn down shadows}}
 
 
{{++}} Turning off shadows drastically increases the performance of the game, and can normally change the frame rate from unplayable to acceptable.
 
{{++}} Turning off shadows drastically increases the performance of the game, and can normally change the frame rate from unplayable to acceptable.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Character gets stuck (unable to move)===
 
===Character gets stuck (unable to move)===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use command|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use command}}
 
 
* 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.
 
}}
 
}}
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==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos 32-bit app      = unknown
 +
|macos 64-bit app      = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===RAM Disk===
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=317352 This thread] specifies how to implement a [[Glossary:RAM Disk|RAM Disk]] with Star Wars: The Old Republic.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
 
|minRAM  = 1.5 GB for XP; 2 GB for Vista, 7
 
|minRAM  = 1.5 GB for XP; 2 GB for Vista, 7
|minGPU  = Shader 3.0 support
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|minGPU  =  
 +
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 28 GB
 
|minHD    = 28 GB

Revision as of 12:17, 8 August 2020

Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic cover
Developers
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
LucasArts
Engines
HeroEngine
Release dates
Windows December 20, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 85
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play, Subscription[1]
Microtransactions Currency, Loot box[1]
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Persistent
Genres MMORPG
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic on HowLongToBeat
Star Wars: The Old Republic on IGDB
Star Wars: The Old Republic guide on StrategyWiki
Star Wars: The Old Republic on MobyGames
Star Wars: The Old Republic on Wikipedia
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Subseries of Star Wars
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords 2005
Star Wars: The Old Republic 2011
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake TBA

Star Wars: The Old Republic is a multiplayer MMORPG game in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series.

General information

Community Website
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Official website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Free to play
Windows
Origin
Origin
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Pack also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Owning any retail or digital version gives a one-month subscription and permanent Preferred status; 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.[2][3]
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
Windows
Galactic Starfighter Free to all players
Windows
Galactic Strongholds Free to all players
Windows
Shadow of Revan Free to all players
Windows
Knights of the Fallen Empire Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends.
Windows
Knights of the Eternal Throne Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends.
Windows
Onslaught Only available to subscribers, stays available after the subscription ends.
Windows

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

Notes

The entire game will have to be redownloaded upon uninstalling Bitraider (>40GB), but after that only future updates will need to be downloaded

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SWTOR\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1286830/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use Widescreen Fixer to fix HUD placement.
Ultra-widescreen
[4]
4K Ultra HD
Edit configuration files to increase global UI scaler beyond 1.25.[5]
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.[6]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Framerate is capped at 111 fps.[7]
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

Audio

General settings.
General settings.

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.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
American and Canadian.
French
French and Canadian.
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]
Turning off shadows drastically increases the performance of the game, and can normally change the frame rate from unplayable to acceptable.

Character gets stuck (unable to move)

Use command[citation needed]
  • Type /stuck in the chat window if your character gets stuck in the environment.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

RAM Disk

This thread specifies how to implement a RAM Disk with Star Wars: The Old Republic.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP or Later
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB for XP; 2 GB for Vista, 7
Hard disk drive (HDD) 28 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support


Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1286830/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1286830) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References