Two separate updates accompanied today's update, a new Developer Blog from James Ohlen and Terror From Beyond trailer. In the first, James Ohlen speaks about the release schedule for new content going forward for Star Wars: The Old Republic.
This Game Update is also the start of a new release cadence. Our strategy so far has been to release big updates every few months. But this leaves long periods of time where you, our fans, don’t have anything new. So we’re moving to a model where we release Game Updates on a much more regular cadence. Our initial aim is for something as close to every six weeks as we can get. I’d promise an exact schedule, but in a live game we need some flexibility as the stability of the service trumps the release of an update on a particular date.
This year has been exciting so far with three Game Updates. But before the end of the year, it’s our intention to have released another three Game Updates, starting with Terror From Beyond. This is in addition to moving to Free to Play. But I can say in all honesty, that our plans for 2013 are even bigger. Our team’s experience, improving tools and better production processes are allowing us to move faster in development than we ever have before. More exciting news to come!
Lastly, a new launch trailer for the Operation Terror From Beyond is available for download and stream. While it may not feature much new in the trailer, it does at least have a few new areas to see.
On a side note, if you have yet to see the notes for Game Update 1.4, we have those available. If you are interested in diving into all of the content the new patch has to offer, hit our coverage post. With that, enjoy Game Update 1.4!
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Posted 9/28/2012 12:18:58 PM"So we’re moving to a model where we release Game Updates on a much more regular cadence. Our initial aim is for something as close to every six weeks as we can get."
Heard that before. I just hope that the next patches do get tested more so that bugs that the patch introduces, can be identified and resolved before release. Ya its nice to see the new content but the real question is how does it affect the existing content?
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Posted 9/26/2012 9:23:15 PMThis isn't the first time you've promised us the stars, James.
Please let this not just be you blowing smoke up our ***es
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Posted 9/26/2012 5:28:25 PMgreat news guys thanks..
now what do we have left to come before the end of the year.?
so we got mekeb thats 1
and F2P that's 2
oh the new warzone ancient hyper gates that's 3
and HK-51 that's 4...? and there's still the new rail space missions.
what do you guys think how the rest of the year will patch its self out ?
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Posted 9/27/2012 7:54:29 AMSeriously Bro? Enjoy the content that comes, when you dont enjoy it, then take a break.
Make suggestions at the suggestion forum, and be active in more positive way to share ideas.
If you read what the devs said recently, they have mastered thier engine tools and plan on releasing content quicker. They are doing the best that they can. And another planet is a lot of content especially if you have alts as well. So... considering that and the rest of the year is almost over with only 3 months left, thats enough content for someone looking for a little fun.
Maybe you play too much. Cause swtor is what it is, and what you want it to be will take time... and thats even if what you want is what they said they would be implementing. So within reason as well.
Personally I am still waiting for mini games such as pazaak, and swoop racing. 'I am dissapoint' those are not out yet. Maybe Christmas.