

It was near the start of the 21st century, on Mathat LucasArts and Verant Interactive announced their plans to develop a MMORPG based on the Star Wars franchise. The existing skill based character development system was scrapped and replaced by a traditional class based system. Trials of Obi-Wan (November 1, 2005) - Added the planet Mustafar. Also added cybernetic limbs, new starfighters, and resource mining in space. Rage of the Wookiees (May 5, 2005) - Added the planet Kashyyyk which was composed of instanced dungeons. Added space combat with three factions to chose from: Rebel, Imperial, Freelance. Jump to Lightspeed (October 27, 2004) - Added the Sullustan and Ithorian races. Similar Games - Ultima Online, EVE Online, Star Wars The Old Republic Star Wars Galaxies ScreenshotsĪdditional Info Star Wars Galaxies Additional Informationĭeveloper: Sony Online Entertainment (now known as Daybreak Game Company)

Planets - Tatooine, Naboo, Corellia, Talus, Rori, Dantooine, Lok, Yavin 4, Endor (moon of), Dathomir, Kashyyyk (exp), Mustafar (exp) Races - Bothan, Human, Ithorian, Mon Calamari, Rodian, Sullustan, Trandoshan, Twi'lek, Wookiee, Zabrak


After several expansions, Star Wars Galaxies underwent a massive overhaul which removed the skill system and bolted on more traditional character class options. Star Wars Galaxies, or SWG for short, was initially set after the destruction of the Dearth Star in Episode IV (A New Hope), but before Episode V (The Empire Strikes Back.) The game is best remembered for its skill based progression which gave players the freedom to create custom characters by mastering skills for their choosing. The game had a vast sandbox environment and an entirely player-driven economy. Star Wars Galaxies was the first subscription MMORPG based on the popular Star Wars Franchise.
