Star Wars: The Old Republic Releasing Inactive Character Names in December
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is cleaning house this December, as inactive character names will be released, allowing players to claim iconic and unique names. Electronic Arts announced the decision to free up inactive names as the MMO gets set for Game Update 7.6. Those looking to keep their character names must log in before the update.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is getting a massive patch in December with Game Update 7.6, adding new weapons, missions, and enhanced visuals to the MMO as it turns 13. As part of the 7.6 update, characters who have not logged in this year will have their names released into an unreserved pool for others to claim.
The upcoming Game Update 7.6 is free to download and is planned for an early December launch. Players wishing to keep their character name must log in with each character before the update goes live. Subscribers will not be affected, with only the free-to-play users having to log in to protect their character names.
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Why Are Inactive Character Names Being Released?
The decision to purge inactive character names has been long-desired by SWTOR developer Broadsword, with Game Update 7.6 seen as the perfect opportunity to do that. It’s a chance for the devs to rejuvenate one of the most beloved MMORPGs in the Star Wars universe.
On the other hand, December’s update offers other players an opportunity to secure names they have long coveted. Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Update 7.6 is a significant patch, introducing the new Galactic Threads storyline, new characters, items, and other content while improving overall game stability, quality-of-life improvements, and visual enhancements.
How to Keep Your Character Name
Players are encouraged to sign into every character before the SWTOR Game Update 7.6 releases, likely on December 10. Those who fail to log in will find their character name released into an unreserved pool, where they can buy a Rename: Character Name Consumable, which will be available 90% off for one week after 7.6 launches. Characters who lose their name will not be deleted, with players able to rename them for free once they log in again.
Remember, subscriber accounts active when Game Update 7.6 goes live will not be affected by the name purge.
Conclusion
Star Wars: The Old Republic is getting a massive update in December with the 7.6 patch. The update includes a character name purge, with players encouraged to log in before the update goes live. Character names in the unreserved pool may be claimed by another player after creating a new character. Are you excited about the update? Tell us what you expect when Game Update 7.6 releases.
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