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Free-to-Play, or F2P, is a play option that was introduced with Patch 1.5.0. Players who choose this option do not have to pay a monthly subscription fee. Characters can be played up to level 50, but there are gameplay and grouping restrictions. Any combination of these restrictions can be lifted through purchases from the in-game Cartel Market, which would automatically upgrade the account to Preferred Status.
Subscription vs. Free-to-Play features
Each of the limited options below can be opened up through the Cartel Market.
Game Features
Subscription Features
Free-to-Play Features
Story Content
Full access
Full access
Character Creation Choices
Full access
Limited selection
Operations
Full access
Limited access
Warzones
Full access
3 Warzones per week
Flashpoints
Full access
Full rewards from 3 Flashpoints per week
Space Missions
Full access
3 Space missions per week
Cargo Hold
Full access
No access
Inventory
More space purchasable with credits
Default only
Crew Skills
Full access
1 Crew Skill
Quick Travel
Full access
Longer Quick Travel cooldown
Emergency Fleet Pass
Level 1
Level 10
Death
Full access
Revive at the nearest Med Center, or a total of 5 times in the field