Q1. Who is eligible to activate the Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial?

Preferred Status Players which include Former Subscribers or players who have purchased Cartel Coins are eligible to take advantage of a special limited-time offer to activate the Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Trial any time during the promotional period (December 15, 2016 – January 3, 2017 at 11:59PM PST / January 4, 2016 at 7:59AM GMT).

To be eligible, the player:

Must be a Preferred Status player which includes: Former Subscribers who have previously signed up for a Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ recurring subscription using a valid payment method, redeemed a Star Wars: The Old Republic game time code or redeemed a Star Wars: The Old Republic game product Registration code and whose account is in an inactive Subscription status. OR, a player who has purchased Cartel Coins.

Must be opted-in to hear from Star Wars: The Old Republic via email Players who have already unlocked the Knights of the Eternal Throne Digital Expansion, previously activated the Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 trial or active Premium players (Subscribers) do not qualify.

Q2. How do I activate my Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial?

Begin activating your Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Trial by visiting www.swtor.com/trial and clicking "PLAY CHAPTER 1 FREE." If you meet the eligibility requirements for the offer, you can click START NOW and immediately begin playing Chapter 1.

Q3. What is included in the Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial?

Activating your Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial offers you the opportunity to create 1 new Level 65 character using the Outlander Character Token. You can play Chapter 1 with this new character or any pre-existing character that is already Level 65. You will not be able to progress above Level 65. Activating this trial permanently unlocks Chapter 1. Your account remains in a Preferred Status state and does not have Subscriber level access during the trial.

Q4. What happens to my Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial if I activate a Subscription?

If you activate or reactivate your Subscription before activating your Knights of the Eternal Throne Chapter 1 Free Trial, your account becomes an active Premium (Subscriber) account and no longer qualifies for the Chapter 1 Free Trial. Becoming a Premium player at any time unlocks the ability for you to continue your story beyond Chapter 1 all the way through Chapter 9. You also receive an additional Outlander Character Token to create an additional Level 65 character with your Subscription.

Q5. How do I earn the 500 Bonus Cartel Coins and when will I receive it?

Simply become a Premium player (Subscriber) by January 3, 2017 @ 11:59PM PST / January 4, 2017 @ 7:59PM GMT by visiting www.swtor.com/premium to earn 500 Bonus Cartel Coins. Look for your additional coins by January 5, 2017 @ 11:59PM PST / January 6, 2017 @ 7:59PM GMT.