Electronic Arts has confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will become a free-to-play game in November 2012. This will grant essentially the eight full storylines in the game for free, while most content past the level of 50 will be tied into incentives and micro-transactions.

“Players want flexibility and choice. The subscription-only model presented a major barrier for a lot of people who wanted to become part of The Old Republic universe,” said Matthew Bromberg, GM of BioWare Austin. The game will be offered for $15 in August with an added free month to get people playing a bit more, and the subscription model will remain in place. Those who seek access to more advanced parts of the game without paying for a subscription can use Cartel Coins, which can be unlocked or purchased in-game.”

“Since launch, we’ve been listening to feedback from our fans and adding new content and refining The Old Republic at a breakneck pace,” added BioWare executive producer Jeff Hickman. “We believe we are in a position to help improve the service even more, not only by continuing to add new content, but also by expanding the game to many more Star Wars fans, increasing the populations on worlds and the vibrancy of the community.”