Galactic Season 7 “The Greatest Bounty” will begin with the launch of Game Update 7.5.1 on August 20th! Once the update is live, players will be able to make progress through the Free or Subscriber Reward track (both are available to Subscribers!) and new rewards.
The Bounty Contract Event will be enabled for the entirety of the season. Players will be meeting up with Kantec Bren of the Bounty Broker Association (BBA) thus kicking off “The Greatest Bounty”. This season will feature the world bosses from the Dark vs Light (DvL) event! Each week will feature one Dark Side and one Light Side world boss.
Date Night
Date Night Companion missions are a new narrative feature that debuted with Game Update 7.4.1. Vette and Aric Jorgan missions will be going live with 7.5.1. These weekly Date Night missions will be available to players who are currently in a romance with these characters, and only when the companions are available in the player’s story.
Cartel Market Window
A new Star Wars™: Visions tab has been added.
A new “Inspired by” Categories tab has been added to host items inspired by Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, and The Mandalorian.
Servers
All transfer restrictions to the Shae Vizla server have been removed.
Gearing adjustments
Gear progression adjustments to increase reward choice and provide more opportunities for progression will go live with 7.5.1. See here for all the details.
7.5.1 download size
We have fixed the issue regarding the “Disorder” trailer triggering. Additionally, we have fixed some audio issues for the “Sacrifice” trailer.
These changes could add roughly 2GB to 7.5.1’s download size for some players.
General
Conquest Rewards for Personal and Guild Weekly Conquest are now limited to a single pending reward of each type.
As a result, any pending rewards should be claimed prior to the patch release.
Any future rewards need to be claimed before the next Weekly completion of the same type or they will not be awarded.
Fixed a UI issue where Mission Reward icons on the Activities “Solo” tab would persist from previously selected activities.
A fly text warning message will now be displayed in all instances when attempting to summon a companion in a restricted phase.
The lock icon is now displayed in the Companions and Contacts window over unavailable companions when the player is progressing through Chapters that require a specific companion to progress the story.
The Separatist Trench Patroller's Flamethrower animation has been fixed.
Traveling to Dantooine or Blba Groves via the Galaxy Map now properly shows the areas’ recommended level ranges.
Fixed the explosion sound effect for the Bounty Hunter “Death From Above” ability.
The name and health details of a de-summoned companion no longer persist when a new companion is summoned.
The Minboosa District Imperial Shuttle will no longer provide active destinations to Republic characters.
Female characters can no longer get stuck on the metal display console located inside the Blba Groves barn.
Fixed an issue where the Imperial Base shuttle on Ossus was not landing on the platform properly.
The top side of the forcefield generator room’s entrance in the Nebula Research Base on Balmorra no longer disappears when the player exits the room.
The floor textures near the holding cells in the Camp Vigil Imperial Headquarters no longer flicker.
Adjusted the nameplates for the Automated Blaster Cannons on Hoth so that they appear above the cannons as intended.
Corrected various typos across items, NPCs, cinematic text and other objects.
French Client only: In the “Updated Content” pop up window, the correct number format is now used for the game update’s title.
Basilisk Prototype Venture
Completing B3-S1's story missions will now reward players with items which raise her influence rank.
These items will allow B3-S1’s influence to increase to 30 by the end of the Venture.
Players who have already completed the story missions will find these items available at the HK/Astromech vendor. These items will only increase BE-S1’s influence to 30.
B3-S1 companions that are claimed from Collections will no longer have their influence reset when a player visits Lane’s lab on Ruhnuk for the first time.
The “Grant B3-S1” button is now available the first time an alt character opens the Venture tab.
Completing Makeb Training Missions now grants training progress as intended.
Fixed an issue where completing the Ruhnuk Daily Mission "Unconventional Methods" wouldn't grant the progress for an active Basilisk Prototype Mission.
The Basilisk companion’s "Pulse-Wave Cannon” ability visual animation now correctly fires upon enemies rather than on the player. (B3-S1 is very sorry about that!)
If a player is wearing a helmet before triggering the kissing scene with Lane Vizla, it is removed during the cinematic.
The Quick Kolto Burst description has been updated to include the detail that the target’s health must be below 80% in order to heal them.
Missions
The following Ossus Daily Missions are now available again for Imperial characters:
[DAILY] Crossed Wires
[DAILY] Wasteland Terrors
[DAILY] Collected History
Fixed the Blaster shot sound effect that can be heard after the player fires upon Ri’kan during the “Sundering” cinematic.
Players can no longer access Darth Malgus’ fleet prison phase after completing the “Sundering” mission.
Fixed an issue where the player character’s Dualsaber weapon appears when it is not activated during the “Sundering” cinematic.
The player character and Ri’kan’s hands are now properly placed in the “Heta Kol’s Machine: Remove the Holocron” cinematic.
The visual effect of Yusinduu’s Focused Beam ability now only appears when causing damage.
The maps for the Bastal Family Farmhouse for the "Eyes on the Prize" mission have been updated.
Resetting the mission “Sinking History” now allows totems that were activated prior to the reset to be intractable again.
When Imperial players use the console during the Manaan “Fortification” mission to turn into a loader droid, they are now teleported to areas that allow them to progress the mission.
To prevent confusion around how to begin HK-55’s chapter, the "Shroud of Memory" and the Arma Rasa Alert Missions will reappear when a chapter is active. Please note that if a player is actively replaying a chapter from the Knight of the Fallen Empire or Knights of the Eternal Throne expansions the "Arma Rasa" Alert will still be hidden.
French Client Only: Corrected typos found in the Missions Tutorial panels.
Galactic Seasons
Players can no longer climb out of bounds from the Western Lookout in the Copero Villa Stronghold.
Purchasing the Key to the East Wing Exterior and Suite from the Galactic Season vendor will no longer cause the Key to West Wing Exterior and Suite to disappear.
The intro cinematic when traveling to the Copero Stronghold now plays as intended.
The “Grand Architect” Title now grants the appropriate Codex entry.
PvP
Giradda the Hutt’s inventory will now update at Weekly Reset as intended.
Items
Jedi Consular Female Chiss characters can now use the "Devoted Disciple" hairstyle customization if it has been unlocked.
Added item description to the Devoted Disciple Hood (Hair enabled) tooltip.
The Devoted Disciple Hood and Devoted Disciple Hood (Hair enabled) armor pieces no longer clip with the character’s right shoulder.
The Furious Gladiator Helmet no longer appears completely black in cinematics and the Character Select Screen.
When dual wielding Refined Mentor lightsabers, the sound effects when sheathing the weapons no longer play an extra effect.
The sound and visual effects for the "Turret Simulator" regeneration toy have been fixed.
The Loyal Adherent Hairstyle now fits properly on all male body types.
The Chrome White dye now applies a higher reflectivity, displaying a shinier effect.
The Metallic Gold & Chrome White Dyes no longer appear too bright when applied to the Series 917, 505, 512 and 808 Cybernetic Armor Sets chest pieces.
The Zakuulan Chandelier decoration now casts light when activated.
The Secondary Metallic Red Dye module tooltip has been updated to include “Master the Fight: Firebolt Edition” as its source.
The Vectron 240R tooltip has been updated to include mention of the temporary speed boost.
The boost buff for the Vectron 240R mount has been added to the buff’s tooltip.
The Major Social Boost item is now obsolete and can be safely sold to vendors. It has also been removed from the Smooth Talker Bundle.
The “Buzzed Hairstyle 1” and “Buzzed Hairstyle 2” complexions are now present for Chiss characters that use Male Body Type 4 and Head Option 1.
Events
Players who have purchased VIP area access on the Fleets via the Cartel Market can now use the Max Bet slot machines during the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife Event.
Corrected a typo in the Weekly Egg Hunt: Rishi Village mission name.
The Rishi Village Abundance Eggs will now respawn at a faster rate.
The long pauses throughout the conversation during the “Home on the Strange: Return to Ubog Ozo” mission have been shortened for better dialogue flow.
Flashpoints
The background art plates for various Objective Meridian Achievements have been fixed.
The Korriban Sith statues shown in the Korriban Incursion Flashpoint are now positioned to match the statues shown on main Korriban.
Game Update 7.5.1 coming August 20th
We will be deploying Game Update 7.5.1 on August 20th!
Time: 7:30am CT / 12:30pm UTC
Estimated downtime: 4 hours
A full list of patch notes will be available on August 19th here, however, we did want to highlight a few items beforehand.
Servers
All transfer restrictions to the Shae Vizla server will be removed.
7.5.1 download size
We have fixed the issue regarding the “Disorder” trailer triggering. As it is now included to kick off the Legacy of the Sith expansion story content. Additionally, we have fixed some audio issues for the “Sacrifice” trailer.
These changes could add roughly 2GB to 7.5.1’s download size for some players.
General
Conquest Rewards for Personal and Guild Weekly Conquest will be limited to a single pending reward of each type.
As a result, any pending rewards should be claimed prior to the patch release.
Any future rewards need to be claimed before the next Weekly completion of the same type or they will not be awarded.
Basilisk Prototype Venture
Completing B3-S1's story missions will reward players with items which raise her influence rank.
These items will allow B3-S1’s influence to increase to 30 by the end of the Venture.
Players who have already completed the story missions will find these items available at the HK/Astromech vendor. These items will only increase BE-S1’s influence to 30.
B3-S1 companions that are claimed from Collections will no longer have their influence reset when a player visits Lane’s lab on Ruhnuk for the first time.
Full list of patch notes coming on August 19!
In-Game Events for August 2024
Relics of the Gree
Date: August 6th - August 13th (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 50+
Explore Ilum's contested area in the Western Ice Shelf to uncover the mysterious purpose of the Gray Secant, an enormous ancient Gree starship. Get ready to face a powerful opponent that awaits you at the center of this ancient vessel. Visit the in-game News Terminal located on Carrick Station in the Republic fleet or Vaiken Spacedock in the Imperial fleet to get started on your adventure!
FEATURED REWARDS:
Reputation with the Gree Enclave
Gree Digitization Cube
White, Red, and Blue Scalene Armor
Gray Helix Weapons
L1-L Defender, L1-L Scout, and Miniature Gray Secant Mini-pets
Cyan Sphere, Blue Sphere and Red Sphere Vehicles
…and more!
Pirate Incursion
Date: August 20th - August 27th (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 20+
The remote planet Dantooine has been thrust into the center of escalating hostilities between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Spurred on in secret by covert Imperial forces, the Nova Blade pirates have staged an all-out attack on the pastoral Republic world. As the Republic scrambles to defend this key territory at the edge of Imperial space, the Empire plans to capitalize on the chaos and deal a major blow to the longtime Republic bastion. FEATURED REWARDS:
Nova Blade and Dantooine Homesteader Armor Sets
Ugnaught Companion
Walker Mount
Kath Hound Mount
Kath Hound Mini-pet
Dantooine-inspired Stronghold Decorations
… and more!
The Master the Fight: Firebolt Edition bundle is now available!
Continue your journey with one of 8 origin stories, and follow the path of the Light Side or the Dark Side of the Force. Wield a blaster or swing a lightsaber, fight under the banner of the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire and experience hours worth of voiced, cinematic storytelling. Build or destroy relationships with compelling characters as you make choices that determine the fate of enemies and allies alike.
The Vectron 240R Firebolt — This exclusive mount is rideable at level 1 and has a quick hotrod burst mode to catch your enemies, keeping you right in the fight.
Metallic Red Dyes — Each character created will receive five (5) exclusive Primary Red Metallic Dye and Secondary Red Metallic Dye Bound to Legacy so you can share them between characters on the account.
The bundle is available until September 23, 2024.
(Vectron 240R Mount)
(Mandalorian Nomad Armor original, primary metallic red dye used, second metallic red dye used)
(Refined Mentor Armor original, primary metallic red dye used, second metallic red dye used)
Bundles are a one-time purchase and are non-tradable and non-transferable. Bundles are delivered via in-game mail and are available on all characters. After purchase, you will need to re-log before receiving your items.
Game Update 7.5.1 “The Greatest Bounty” Livestream recap
If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.5.1 Livestream, don't worry! Below is a the video and breakdown of what we showed, including timestamps for the different segments of our livestream.
Redeem code "LostPadawan" on your account page on swtor.com to get a Sa’har Kateen Stronghold decoration. Be sure to redeem this deco before August 6th. Note that this decoration is only available for players who have not redeemed this poster in the past.
Timestamp 02:25
Twitch Drops are now enabled, so be sure to connect your Twitch account to your SWTOR account through your account page on the SWTOR website. Beginning 7.5.1 launch, players can accrue watch time to unlock the Orlean Voidstream Mount. Players can accrue watch time to earn this mount when 7.5.1 goes live. It will be unlocked after 4 hours of watch time and earnable for 30 days following 7.5.1 launch.
(Orlean Voidstream Mount)
Timestamp 07:10
Galactic Seasons 7 (GS7) is called The Greatest Bounty. The Bounty Contract Event will be enabled for the duration of GS7 and will feature the Dark vs Light (DvL) World Bosses! These bosses will be added to the weekly objectives. The DvL currency and vendors will be making a return.
GS7 rewards include new titles, the Brynjak and Superior Hunter Armors, the Furious and Temperamental Brynjak Mounts, themed weapons, and white Loth-cat kitten pet and more!
(Brynjak Armor)
(Superior Hunter Armor)
(Furious / Tempermental Brynjak Mounts )
(Loth-cat Kitten pet - White)
Timestamp 14:00 New rewards will be coming to the Feast of Prosperity event! The Regal Chandelier Vessel, Banquet Table, Grill Bar, Banquet Rug, and Grill Barstool decorations will be added to the list of rewards that can be earned when the event is live later in the Fall.
(Regal Chandelier Vessel)
Timestamp 15:10 The next batch of Date Night missions are on their way! Vette and Aric Jorgan’s Date Night missions will be debuting with 7.5.1.These Date Night Missions will be available for Troopers and Sith Warriors in active post-KotFE romances. Rewards include a Title, Achievement, and unique Decoration.
(Vette)
(Aric Jorgan)
Timestamp 21:00 The Imperial Commando Armor, Lotus Blade Lightsaber/Dualsaber, Burning Embers Lightsaber/Dualsaber, Scattered Blossoms/Embers Weapon tunings and more are coming to the Cartel Market!
(Imperial Commando Armor)
(Lotus Blade Lightsaber)
(Burning Embers Lightsaber)
(Lotus Blade / Burning Embers Dualsabers)
(Scattered Blossoms weapon tuning)
(Scattered Embers weapon tuning)
Timestamp 23:50 Gearing adjustments will be coming to 7.5.1. All the details of these changes can be found here.
Timestamp 30:30
The Master the Fight: Firebolt Edition Bundle will be dropping July 30th! This bundle contains:
180 Days Subscription Time
5500 Cartel Coins
Vectron 240R Firebolt Mount (rideable at level 1 and has a quick burst mode)
We look forward to sharing Game Update 7.5.1 "The Greatest Bounty" with all our players soon! Keep an eye on swtor.com and our social channels for future updates!
The Nar Shadda themed Utility Bundle is here!
The perfect addition to your Nar Shaddaa Sky Palace Stronghold just dropped. The Nar Shaddaa themed Utility Bundle is now available in the Cartel Market!
See all the most recent additions to the Cartel Market here!
Game Update 7.5c
We will be bringing down the servers on July 11th to deploy Game Update 7.5c.
The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event begins today! During the next six weeks, players can test their luck and earn new rewards such as the High Stakes Squadron Helmet!
(High Stakes Squadron Helmet with High Roller Armor Set dyed with Chrome White / Gold module)
This reward can be obtained from the Emperor’s Grace Machines located in the main areas of the Star Cluster and Club Vertica Casinos.
Other event featured rewards include:
High Roller Skiff Mount
High Roller Armor Set
Kingpin’s and Nightlife Socialite Armor Sets
Phrojo Nuray and Gammorean Bodyguard Companions
Vectron Magnus and Kingpin's Rancor Mounts
Kingpin’s Predator Mount
Taxidermy Stronghold Decorations
Cartel Market Certificates
High Roller Shades
Replica C1-4W Mini-pet
Kingpin’s Grigna Mount
Blast Pad Floor Trap and Frost Floor Trap Stronghold Decorations
High Roller Weapons
Lucky Pritarr Mount
Fiery Grefna Chick
Proud Pritarr Cub
Shimmering Ginx
…and more!
(High Roller Skiff Mount)
(High Roller Weapons. From left to right bottom: High Roller Blaster Pistol, High Roller Blaster Rifle, High Roller Cannon, High Roller Sniper Rifle, High Roller Lightsaber, and High Roller Lightstaff.)
Some adjustments have been made this year to how the machines work and how the Lucky and Good Karma buffs affect plays. Be sure to read up on all the details here!
Players with a keen eye will notice that modernization has begun on Nar Shaddaa! The first updates are to the slot machines around the planet, in the Nightlife event, and even in your Strongholds if you have them as Decorations.
(Modernized slot machine - before and after)
(Modernized slot machines)
The event will run from July 9th to August 20th, so you don’t have to spend all your credits on the first day!
July 2024 In-Game Events
Nar Shaddaa Nightlife Date: July 9- August 20 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: None!
Test your luck at the exotic Star Cluster and Club Vertica Casinos with the return of the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event! Rare and extravagant rewards await high-rollers or those touched by Lady Luck. For those of you wanting a change in scenery, the event has broadened its horizons and is also happening on Mek-Sha. New Daily Missions and rewards await all those flushed with credits.
FEATURED REWARDS:
High Stakes Squadron Helmet
High Roller Skiff Mount
High Roller Armor Set
Kingpin’s and Nightlife Socialite Armor Sets
Phrojo Nuray and Gammorean Bodyguard Companions
Vectron Magnus and Kingpin's Rancor Mounts
Kingpin’s Predator Mount
Taxidermy Stronghold Decorations
Cartel Market Certificates
High Roller Shades
Replica C1-4W Mini-pet
Kingpin’s Grigna Mount
Blast Pad Floor Trap and Frost Floor Trap Stronghold Decorations
High Roller Weapons
Lucky Pritarr Mount
Fiery Grefna Chick
Proud Pritarr Cub
Shimmering Ginx
…and more!
(High Stakes Squadron Helmet)
The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally Date: July 9-July16 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 20+
In the growing shadow of war, swoop fans across the galaxy descend on Dantooine, Tatooine, and even Onderon for the sport’s biggest spectacle—The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally! They’re packing the stands, eager to take their minds off their troubles and cheer their favorite swoop gangs. The bikers are here to take on dangerous challenge courses, show off their piloting skills, and flaunt their souped-up swoop bikes. The thunder of the engines, the deafening applause from the fans, the wind battering their helmets… there’s no bigger rush for these thrill seekers.
Despite their reputation as wild rebels whose makeshift courses disregard local districting restrictions, swoop gangs aren’t a serious threat to anyone--something all true swoop fans know! They just love adrenaline-pounding speed, sweet jumps, and big explosions, and the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally combines all three in one crowd-pleasing package. The biggest gangs on the circuit — Horizon’s Razor, the Pit Screamers, and the Blatant Beks — are ready to show their fans a great time.
FEATURED REWARDS:
Swoop Rally Mounts (regular and gold versions)
Swoop Gang Outfits
Promotion Droid Mini-pets
Various Stronghold Decorations
…and more!
Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan Date: July 23-July 30 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 25+
The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an official level-2 emergency alert concerning an outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Alderaan. Quarantines have been put in place to restrict traffic of the plague off-world, but exceptions will be made for individuals with priority clearance.
T.H.O.R.N. is recruiting qualified volunteer emergency responders to travel to affected areas to combat the spread of the Rakghoul plague. More information about the outbreak can be found by checking the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet!
T.H.O.R.N. wishes to remind you that plague symptoms can be treated if they are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted medical supply droid and get vaccinated!
FEATURED REWARDS:
Reputation with THORN
Merciless Seeker’s Armor Set
THORN Epicenter and Dark Vector Armor Sets
Outbreak Response Weapons
Alliance Contact - Doctor Lokin
Infected Varactyl and Infected Dewback Mounts
Ferocious Rakghoul Mini-pets
…and more!
Executive Producer Letter - Q2 2024
Hi folks!
June 2024 is upon us, and this marks not only the second quarter of the year, but also our one year anniversary with Broadsword Online Games. In the past year, we’ve pushed out five content updates and 11 patches, a new APAC server, and collaborated with Lucasfilm Games to bring Ahsoka and The Acolyte inspired items to the game. And there’s much more coming! First let’s take a look at what we’ve done since Q1 and then I can give you a glimpse into what’s coming up next.
Q2 Highlights
The month of May is always a fun time for anyone who is a fan of Star Wars™! We celebrated Star Wars™ Day by releasing a droid mini-pet inspired by The Phantom Menace in celebration of the film’s 25th Anniversary!
We also hosted the Game Update 7.5 livestream in early May to give players a glimpse into the content that would be coming with the “Desperate Defiance” update.
What’s in Game Update 7.5?
In short, a lot! Not only does 7.5 contain the next story arc, but we also introduced a new seasonal event, PvP Season 6 “Great Pirate Hunt, new player customizations, and a Venture system that would allow players to obtain their very own Basilisk War Droid companion.
In the story content, players will be teaming up with Sa’har Kateen to retrieve Darth Nul’s holocron and the choices made will help shape her path as a Padawan. Players will be returning to Hutta, and the art team took the opportunity to modernize the origin planet. Various textures and environments have been updated and a new area, the Minboosa District, has been built for the new story content.
Subscribers who have completed Lane Vizla’s story missions can now embark on a Venture system that provides them an opportunity to train a Basilisk Prototype named B3-S1 and eventually obtain her as a full-fledged companion. Fully training B3-S1 will unlock all of her abilities and final appearance.
The start of PvP Seasons will now be tied directly to game updates going forward. PvP Season 6 "Great Pirate Hunt" began with Game Update 7.5, and players can begin to earn new rewards such as the Cosmic Corsair and Corsair Radiance Armor sets. More details about PvP Season 6 can be found here.
The Dantooine Spring Abundance Festival event has been added to SWTOR’s annual schedule, completing the seasonal event calendar. Players gain access to Blba Groves on Dantooine where they must take care of a new farmstead. This year's event has concluded, but while the event is active, players can partake in fun missions such as harvesting and cultivating plants, baking and sample pies, rehabilitating injured or abandoned animals and more!
Game Update 7.5 also gave us a chance to collaborate with our friends at Lucasfilm Games to bring items inspired by The Acolyte to the Cartel Market. This was a phenomenal opportunity for us as we are the only Star Wars title in existence to have The Acolyte inspired by items in-game.
And that brings us to today.
What’s coming up?
Game Update 7.5b is now live and contains various bug fixes and even more items inspired by The Acolyte! See all of the items here!
(Devoted Disciple hairstyle, armor, lightsaber, and dualsaber)
We’ll be hosting the 7.5.1 developer livestream sometime in July/August to reveal the next batch of Date Night Missions and details on Galactic Seasons 7. This stream will also be the first time we enable the Twitch Drops program, so be sure to tune in for more details!
The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event will be live on July 9th and lucky players will be able to obtain the new High Stakes Squadron Helmet from the Emperor's Grace machine!
There’s quite a bit that the team has done this year, and even more to come for the rest of the year. I look forward to sharing all the juicy details in due time. Until then, please enjoy Game Update 7.5 and all the new content within.
Thank you for reading and we’ll see you at the 7.5.1 livestream!
