In SWTOR , the access passes for PvP, dungeons, raids, and Galactic Starfighter are being removed.
As a Free2Play title, Star Wars: The Old Republic offers a considerable amount of content that can be experienced without spending a single cent. However, those who wish to enjoy endgame content, such as multiple flashpoints, operations, or war zones, will need to either subscribe or purchase “accesses” from the in-game shop (or the auction house).
These accesses have now been largely removed, with the remainder following on November 29. Players who still have various passes will be compensated in an as-yet-unknown way.
Eric Musco, the community manager, has commented on this in the official forum of the game.
The reason for the abolition is that with the upcoming expansion “Knights of the Eternal Throne,” all content can be easily targeted with the new interface of the “Galactic Command.”
However, the developers are aware that players also want a purchasable option to access endgame content.
Cortyn says: To be honest, I never really understood the great benefit of these weekly accesses. When I feel like endgame content, I just pay for a subscription and play until I’m fed up. But since there is likely a significantly large group of players who rely on these passes, one can only hope that they receive a similarly “affordable” method to continue enjoying their favorite content.
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