Star Wars Galaxies, the long running Sony Online MMO, has announced it will be shutting down. Not that it stood much chance when Star Wars Old Republic launched but still how this gets shut down over that crappy Vanguard disaster who knows.
Here is the info:
Customer Service Notification |
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Dear Star Wars Galaxies™ Community Member, |
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We write to you today to inform you that on December 15, 2011, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and LucasArts will end all services (MMO and Trading Card Game) for Star Wars Galaxies (SWG). The shutdown of SWG is a very difficult decision, but SOE and LucasArts have mutually agreed that the end of 2011 is the appropriate time to end the game. |
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We are extremely grateful to all of the SWG fans. We have had the rare opportunity to host one of the most dedicated and passionate online gaming communities and we truly appreciate the support we've received from each and every one of you over the course of the past eight years. |
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In recognition of your incredible loyalty, we are extending special Fan Appreciation offers to the current SWG community. We also plan to go out with a bang with a galaxy-ending in-game event in December and hope to see you all there. The details relating to these offers and events as well as the timeline and specifics regarding the discontinuation of the service, are provided below. |
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Again, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our player community for making SWG one of the best online communities in gaming history. |
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Sincerely,
Sony Online Entertainment & LucasArts |
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The Fine Details: |
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Discontinuation of Services: |
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As of September 15, 2011, the SWG MMO and Trading Card Game will no longer be available for sale or subscription at both retail and all online digital retailers. All billing for active subscribers with accounts in good standing, except for Station Access subscribers, will end on October 15, 2011. |
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If you are an active subscriber in good standing as of September 15, 2011, then you can play for free for the final months. Players wishing to play through the end of the game and participate in the galaxy-ending event planned for the last week of live service in December will need to re-activate or join the game on or before September 15th. No new or reactivated accounts will be accepted after September 15, 2011. |
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Simply put, SOE ruined SWG.
ReplyDeleteSOE didn't ruin Vanguard, and actually made the game (that was already good) a little more stable, before dropping development.
I'm surprised however to see SWG go first before VG, seems SWG would have a larger player base if only due to the IP, but maybe it doesn't!
With that said, I don't see Vanguard being far from the AXE, due to this new news about dropping SWG...
ReplyDeleteThats what I thought. I thought SWG had at least built up a more solid base than Vanguard, but then I was thinking SOE is just cutting losses before Old Republic comes out. I dont play MMO's anymore and wont be playing that Star Wars game either because I have just found them all boring to be honest the older I have gotten. I dont see anything breaking that same old mold. I will however be all over Diablo 3
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