BioWare's Goodbye Ignores SWTOR: What It Means for Players
The omission highlights the tension between a studio's legacy and the live-service games that quietly sustain it, leaving SWTOR players and developers feeling overlooked despite the MMO's long-term co…
The omission highlights the tension between a studio's legacy and the live-service games that quietly sustain it, leaving SWTOR players and developers feeling overlooked despite the MMO's long-term co…
Key points - BioWare's farewell statement omitted Star Wars: The Old Republic, which it developed and ran from 2011 to 2023. - SWTOR lead writer Caitlin Sullivan Kelly called the omission 'heartbreaking' in a social media post. - SWTOR had more writing and voice work than any other BioWare game in history. - BioWare moved SWTOR team members to work on Anthem, which failed shortly after launch. - SWTOR continues to operate under Broadsword, nearly fifteen years after launch.
Timeline - 2011: Star Wars: The Old Republic launches, developed by BioWare. - 2023: BioWare hands over SWTOR operations to Broadsword. - Recently: BioWare releases farewell statement omitting SWTOR; lead writer Caitlin Sullivan Kelly responds.
FAQ
Q: Why was SWTOR left out of BioWare's farewell statement? A: There's no official reason, but some speculate it could be due to legal issues since BioWare no longer operates the game. BioWare hasn't commented.
Q: Is SWTOR still running? A: Yes, SWTOR is still alive and continues to operate under Broadsword, which took over from BioWare in 2023. The game has been running for almost fifteen years.
Q: What did the SWTOR lead writer say about the omission? A: Caitlin Sullivan Kelly called it 'heartbreaking' and said the game supported BioWare with income, manpower, and time for nearly fifteen years, sometimes to the SWTOR team's detriment.
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