Is SWTOR Worth Playing as a MMO in 2024?

Star Wars the Old Republic has evolved a lot since its initial release in 2011. In this video I take an in-depth look at swtor's current endgame to figure out if swtor is worth playing as an MMO in 2024. I break down the games endgame structure, content, systems, and rewards.

Intro - 00:00
Core Gameplay - 00:57
Design Philosophy - 02:42
Flashpoints - 04:47
Operations - 06:11
World Content - 06:51
PvP - 08:03
Misc Activities - 11:56
Gearing - 12:59
Alts and Conquest - 17:12
Galactic Seasons - 18:34
Endgame Loop - 19:32
Cosmetics - 20:25
Monetization - 22:41
Updates & Population - 24:09
Community & RP - 25:48
Conclusion - 26:16
Outro - 27:42

[evo]

EDIT: This video was made in 2023 but the information is still relevant and up to date (not much has fundamentally changed). We've gotten a new few patches and development has moved from Bioware to Broadsword, neither of which change the info in this video. I'll make a new video when major changes are made/when we get a new expansion. I still actively play and recommend this game!

[SokolSolovey]

This game is alive - that's what beginners should know.

[Pewling]

Imperial Intelligence Officer was the best experience I've ever had in any MMO. That storyline kept me on my toes throughout the whole thing.

[Melchizadeckk]

I have always liked SWTOR. I truly wish they would figure out how to put more resources into it and create more class stories and new 'full expansions'. There's a lot of story they could write for this game.

[bruhmomentum]

The thing that makes SWTOR better than almost all mmos is the story, your character actually has a voice, you can develop relationships with characters, it honestly feels like a single player game, which is so cool

[Aerophina]

I've always enjoyed this game on and off, story is great and I stick around longer when the roleplay is good. As a star wars fan you cant go wrong with it. Theron Shan is bae.

[le]

True endgame world pvp was amazing back before 1.7. Ilum was the place to go for a fun valor grind, and it really gave credit to the idea of fighting for your faction. Sadly that was gutted a long long LONG time ago. Still to this say remains one of the most fun experiences of my gaming life.

[randomcheese]

i played hundreds and hundreds of hours of this back when it came out for a few years. It's an awesome game.

[tarecalibrav]

So my biggest problem with the cosmetics in the cash shop isn't the outfits or weapon skins, that's all fine... it's locking things like "hide head slot" and "unify colors" behind needing to purchase them.... to me locking very basic functionality behind the cash shop feels extra scummy.

[EnChanted_DuDe]

As a person who is intrigued by SWTOR, I'm thinking that on the most basic level, this game is just World of Warcraft; Star Wars Edition

[tioopuh]

I came back after like 6 years and I’m amazed as how fun the game has become as a pvp and rpg fan, I already subscribed

[RightTurnClyde]

I've came back to swtor after playing it up on release ( I think 2011 ), and a few months return back about 4 years ago. This time my son started playing, and we've had the best times. We are both WoW players and while I like it, swtor is just an awesome experience IMHO. It's well worth playing. The stories make you feel like you're playing in an actual movie at times. I feel absolutely no grind in this game, like we both feel with WoW. We actually get to play for the enjoyment of playing, and feel no pressures about having to do dailies, or certain raids for certain gear which turns into a job, instead of an enjoyable experience.

[CephalonKet]

Great video! I agree with most of your points and I'm always glad to see another channel try to bring new people to the game! A little note on the toxic players, there is no reason to keep seeing them. Just right click on their username and you can ignore their entire legacy (meaning even their alts) and you never have to read their messages again :)

[swcentral]

This has to be the most cohesive SWTOR breakdown video i've seen in a long time. Good video.
I would have added a lot more about the Dev team and how they treat the game as this informs the players more realistically on what to expect from the people running the game.
However, this was more than enough to inform a new player. Choose your MMO with caution and don't get addicted to opening packs. Stay safe kids.

[SuperDaxos]

I started playing swtor back in 2014. I was playing it almost religiously up until 2017 or so. I have been a fervent gamer my whole life, but I had never before played a game consistently for so long. This game has something special. I am sure other MMO's might be 'better', but this game has a real unique feeling to it.

Like others said, the stories and RPG elements are simply the best you will find anywhere. The atmosphere is so excellent, you truly feel like you LIVE in the Old Republic. I sometimes even come back to this game just to experience that feeling again.

[danielcharland]

A very well-written and through direction of the endgame of this wonderful MMO. You're editor must have quite a brilliant mind.

[VoidRavenDC]

I really hope the modernization that is coming will breathe more life into the game, even though i've played WOW the longest, Swtor is the MMORPG i have used the most consecutive time on.

[jimmy]

As a solo player, i was skeptical about trying SWTOR, because ive never played a MMO before. Coming off Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga and Jedi Survivor, i was really looking for another star wars game to continue scratching that itch. I was gonna play The Force Unleashed again but i saw this was f2p, set in the old republic era and able to be played solo so i decided to give it a go even tho im not generally a fan of MMOs. I can happily say im addicted. Its still pretty overwhelming because i basically have no idea what im doing beyond combat, quests and equipping items. If you are mainly a solo player, i still recommend this game. The gameplay itself probably isnt for anyone because it has that MMO style mechanics, but i have to say im having way more fun than i thought and the combat is surpsigingly satisfying. And the Old Republic era is still so incredibly cool.

[leroyjenkins]

As someone who has played extensively, it’s a great game and still very active. I know most won’t agree but my favorite storyline is being a light leaning sith warrior

[CheatingZubat]

Havoc Squad reporting in! As a new player, this game ROCKS. Currently level 55 and while I’m totally overwhelmed by a lot of the systems, it’s so much fun!