Bioware has introduced that they’ll not be the primary builders on Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR).
For the previous 12 years, Bioware has remained the first developer on the Massively Multiplayer Online RPG (MMORPG) however is not going to go away it within the palms of Broadsword Games.
Broadsword Games is a studio based in 2014 by Mythic Entertainment co-founder Rob Denton.
The studio seemingly capabilities to maintain older MMOs alive, specific ones from the now defunct Mythic Entertainment resembling Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot.
In a weblog publish in regards to the transition, Bioware had this to say:
So what does this imply?
Well, most significantly, it implies that gamers will proceed to benefit from the SWTOR they know and love, and as Keith talked about in a current group publish, all present plans are nonetheless in place. There are additionally thrilling new options deliberate that the workforce just isn’t fairly prepared to speak about but, however suffice it to say that gamers can anticipate enhancements and new content material into the long run. This is an organization that may give SWTOR the room to develop and flourish, with the continued dedication and full help of Lucasfilm Games, and the continued partnership with EA.
No large change comes with out challenges. Among them is the truth that many of the present workforce might be invited to accompany the sport on its transfer to Broadsword, although sadly not each function will make the transfer. This is the toughest a part of this transition, and these choices weren’t made flippantly. We are after all doing every thing we are able to to help the affected workforce members, who’ve a possibility to seek out new roles inside EA. In addition, we’re conscious that the workforce members who’re being requested to maneuver to a brand new studio may also be adapting to vary, and we might be working with Broadsword to make the transition as snug as attainable.
In the long term, although, we’re assured that that is the very best resolution for the sport and its group. We at BioWare will miss being part of SWTOR’s story going ahead. But we additionally know that it is going to be in superb palms.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is accessible and free-to-play on Windows PC (by way of the official web site, GOG, Origin, and Steam).
