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BioWare changes free-to-play model for Star Wars: The Old Republic

After having announced earlier this year that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going for a free-to-play model, BioWare has now made some changes to the...

October 29, 2012 / 13:10 IST

After having announced earlier this year that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going for a free-to-play model, BioWare has now made some changes to the original model. According to PCGamer, those playing the game for free will enjoy some extra bonuses, such as a second quickslot bar, and the ability to engage in five warzones per week instead of the originally planned three warzones.Some of the other changes are that “the Cartel Coin item lock (i.e. temporary bind) will be reduced to 3 days for Free-to-Play players, and 2 days for subscribers.” This means that the temporary lock timer for items from the cash shop will be reduced.Click here for full story

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first published: Oct 29, 2012 01:04 pm

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