During a press conference held in San Francisco (as reported here by Joystiq), BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk took the stage, describing Star Wars: The Old Republic as a "story-driven MMO". When asked about a third Knights of the Old Republic game, it was said that the development team jokes that "The Old Republic is KOTOR 3/4/5 and beyond!".
The Old Republic takes place more the 3,500 years before the Star Wars films, and approximately three hundred years after the events portrayed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Star Wars: The Old Republic's official website provides a summary of what has happened in the years since KOTOR ended: "The most powerful Sith Empire in history has emerged from deep space to attack the Republic and its legendary Jedi guardians. After decades of war, a tenuous truce has been established between the Sith Empire and the Republic, but events occurring in the game are leading the galaxy back to an all-out war."
Star Wars: The Old Republic allows you to align with the Sith Empire or Galactic Republic, play as one of several sub-classes, and choose whether to pursue the dark or light side of the Force. According to LucasArts, players will carve out their own personal story and be accompanied by their own companions in the game.
Electronic Arts is partnering with LucasArts for the game's release, which is currently only confirmed on PC.
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