We write to you today to inform you that on December 15, 2012, Project SWG (PSWG) will launch all services (MMO excluding Trading Card Game) for a stress test. The launching of ProjectSWG is a very challenging task, but Project SWG and team have mutually agreed that the end of 2012 is the appropriate time to launch the game.
A stress test is a test often undertaken before a server is officially launched in order to test how a server copes when subjected to the stress of hundreds, thousands or even millions of users. As during development, only a small amount of individuals are using the server at any one time, it is necessary to find out how it will cope when subjected to a much wider audience, before it is launched.
Our stress test may or may not be temporary in nature; our server may go up and down or even crash multiple times and we may or may not decide to wipe the database before officially launching. The important thing to be aware of is that this will be a test; that there will be crashes and instability; that not all of the launch features will be implemented and that you should not expect to retain any characters that you make. Should your characters be wiped, this will be the only character wipe that will ever occur.
We are extremely grateful to all of the ProjectSWG fans. We have had the rare opportunity to host one of the most dedicated and passionate online gaming communities and we truly appreciate the support we've received from each and every one of you over the course of the past year.
In recognition of your incredible loyalty, we are extending the planned stress test indefinitely. We also plan to launch with a bang with a galaxy-beginning in-game event this December and hope to see you all there. The details relating to these offers and events as well as the timeline and specifics regarding the launching of the service, will be provided in the coming days.
Again, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our player community for making ProjectSWG one of the best online communities in gaming history.
