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Star Wars: The Old Republic Early Access Begins
EA's MMO lets players who pre-ordered in early.
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Author: James Fudge

Star Wars: The Old Republic goes live on December 20, 2011 in North America and Europe, but customers that pre-ordered the title will begin entering the game starting as soon as today, December 13. Players will access the game in waves. The Early Game Access program will help manage server volumes, helping to ensure a smooth day-one experience. To participate in the Early Game Access program, customers must pre-order Star Wars: The Old Republic and redeem their code at www.swtor.com/preorder/code . Pre-orders are available in limited quantities at most participating retailers and digitally via Origin.com.

Included with the purchase of every copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic is 30 days of access to the game, after which players can continue to play through subscribing at either $14.99 per month, $41.97 for 3 months ($13.99 per month), or $77.94 for six months ($12.99 per month). For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic, visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com.

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