Star Wars Galaxies MMO Shutting down in Dec.
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:04 pmSome news from around the internet. Looks like Star Wars Galaxies(ran by Sony Online Entertainment) will be shutting down later this year. I was curious what was going to happen to that when The Old Republic rolls out but that seems to tie up that loose end for LucasArts. I doubt it would have been profitable with the Old Republic stomping all over its territory. I never played Star Wars Galaxies but it had a long run from 2003 to now. Some one out there liked it I guess. Here's the excerpt letter from the above link:
It's also important to note that they are also killing off the trading card game that I guess was associated with this. Makes you wonder if they are going to make a trading card game for SWTOR like that of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Loot cards and all that jazz occassionally in the packs. I've never liked wasting money on stuff like that but some people really seem to dig the idea. More power to the collectors out there I suppose.
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.
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.
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.
Again, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our player community for making SWG one of the best online communities in gaming history.
Sincerely,
Sony Online Entertainment & LucasArts
It's also important to note that they are also killing off the trading card game that I guess was associated with this. Makes you wonder if they are going to make a trading card game for SWTOR like that of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Loot cards and all that jazz occassionally in the packs. I've never liked wasting money on stuff like that but some people really seem to dig the idea. More power to the collectors out there I suppose.