Star Wars: The Old Republic

Fully-voiced BioWare story MMO — free from level 1.

BioWareSince 2011

Play Star Wars: The Old Republic free

By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Very good

Verdict

Eight fully-voiced class stories set in the Star Wars universe. The free tier lets you play through the acclaimed original campaigns at no cost.

About Star Wars: The Old Republic

Star Wars: The Old Republic plays like a free single-player BioWare RPG that happens to be an MMO. Each of the eight classes has its own fully voiced storyline with light-and-dark-side choices, and you can play those campaigns from level one at no cost.

The tab-target combat shows its age, and the game is clearly built around its stories more than its endgame. The free tier is the most restrictive on this list, nudging you toward a subscription, but for voiced, choice-driven Star Wars adventure, nothing else is free.

Screenshots from Star Wars: The Old Republic

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What we like

✓ Excellent voiced storytelling
✓ Iconic setting
✓ Solo-friendly

What to know

× Free tier has many restrictions
× Aging engine

At a glance

SettingSci-Fi

PlatformsPC

Browser playableNo

DeveloperBioWare

Released2011

ModelFree to play

How to play Star Wars: The Old Republic for free

Getting into Star Wars: The Old Republic takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play Star Wars: The Old Republic free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Star Wars: The Old Republic earns 7.9/10 in our review. We'd call it very good. You'll enjoy it for excellent voiced storytelling and iconic setting; just go in knowing free tier has many restrictions. It's a free download on PC, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Wars: The Old Republic free to play?

Yes. Star Wars: The Old Republic is free to start — Fully-voiced BioWare story MMO — free from level 1. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Star Wars: The Old Republic on?

Star Wars: The Old Republic is available on PC.

Can you play Star Wars: The Old Republic in a browser?

No — Star Wars: The Old Republic needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made Star Wars: The Old Republic and when did it release?

Star Wars: The Old Republic was developed by BioWare and released in 2011.