A few years ago, it seemed like progression servers were all the rage in MMOs. And why not? They’re a great way to revisit content, to level alongside a community, and to freshen up stale settings. MMORPGs are in a unique position to be able to offer this, and some studios have gladly done so.
However, the one title that I keep wishing would consider a progression server never has. Star Wars: The Old Republic consolidated old realms and even rolled out a new one, but it’s never done “the progression thing.” Yet with all of its many years of content, patches, and expansions, it totally could, and I think it might even be pretty popular as a way to draw players back into the game.
Do you agree or disagree? Could a SWTOR progression server work in 2025? Should Broadsword consider doing this or focus its efforts elsewhere?
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