Dr. Ray Muzyka, Bioware CEO explains: “Traditionally, massively multiplayer online games have been about three basic gameplay pillars – combat, exploration and character progression. In Star Wars: The Old Republic, we’re fusing BioWare’s heritage of critically-acclaimed storytelling with the amazing pedigree of Lucasfilm and LucasArts, and adding a brand-new fourth pillar to the equation – story. At the same time, we will still deliver all the fun features and activities that fans have come to expect in a triple-A massively multiplayer online game. To top it all off, Star Wars: The Old Republic is set in a very exciting, dynamic period in the Star Wars universe.”
The action in Star Wars: The Old Republic will be set about 300 years after the events in KOTOR and that’s about all we know for now about the game. I must admit though, that I truly think more than just adding a story will be needed to separate the game from its competitors, even if it’s developed by Bioware and Lucasarts and it’s a Star Wars MMO.