Early Game Access Details Revealed

[Grimnar]

One of the benefits to pre-ordering Star Warsâ,,¢: The Old Republicâ,,¢ is that you will gain Early Game Access before launch on December 20th. This is a chance to start your epic Star Wars saga early, as you’ll be able to create and play your character ahead of the official live game launch.
Many of you have been wondering how long Early Game Access will last, and we are now happy to announce that depending on when you redeem your Pre-Order Code, you will gain Early Game Access up to five days before the official game launch date.
Early Game Access is staggered over five days to ensure a quality experience for players at launch. Staggering access aids server stability and a gradual increase in player population through the game. Early Game Access will be granted according to when your Pre-Order Code is redeemed at the Code Redemption Center. If you have not yet pre-ordered Star Wars: The Old Republic, there’s still time! Visit our Pre-Order page for more information and watch the Collector’s Edition Unboxing video for a peek inside this highly coveted edition of the game.
Keep up to date with the latest official news on Star Wars: The Old Republic, including any updates on Early Game Access by visiting www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com, or by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

Well lets see when we get the goahead for starting the game early.

[Twyst]

Did anyone pre-order the game? If so, did you use amazon, game or somewhere else?

[BrotherTobious]

Amazon here

[Twyst]

So I assume we can download the game prior to launch as amazon say they will ensure it arrives on the 20th? IE launch day? Which kinda renders early access useless.

[BrotherTobious]

Yes the client will be released through Origin to start with but once the game discs arrive you can run it from the discs.  That is the info I had found out but it might be different now