Bounty Contract Week Date: May 2nd - May 9th, 2023 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 15+
For a limited time, the Bounty Brokers Association has opened its doors to anyone willing to take on their dangerous contracts, offering an opportunity for both seasoned and rookie hunters to prove their skills and bring crime syndicates and violent gangs to justice!
Each day, you can sign up for one standard Henchman contract and one high profile Kingpin Contract, and each may take you to a separate planet. Complete five standard contracts to unlock Kingpin missions with bigger loot! Head to the fleet now, invite your friends and visit representatives of the Association to get started on your contracts!
FEATURED REWARDS:
Reputation with the Bounty Brokers Association
Bounty Tracker’s Armor Set and Contract Hunter’s Armor Set
Assassin’s Bowcaster and Elite Tracker’s Bowcaster weapons
Lobelot, Swamp Kell Drake, and Drink Server Probe Mini-pets
BH-7X Custom Hunter Mount
…and more!
The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally Date: May 16th - May 23rd, 2023 (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: May 30th - June 6th, 2023 (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!
SWTOR Galactic Season Objectives: May 2nd - June 6th
Galactic Seasons 4: “A Passage of Peace” started last month. Similar to the previous season, the Daily and Weekly Season Objectives will be communicated on a month-to-month basis. Here is the list of the Season Objectives from May 2nd - June 6th.
Week 6 (May 2nd - May 9th)
[table] [tr][th]Daily[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Influencing the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Weekly[/td][td]Complete any 7/10[/td][/tr] [tr][td]March Across the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]A Pilgrim's Purpose[/td][td]Turn in Notes of Reflection to Amity in your personal ship to earn Reputation with the Messengers of the Cold Moon.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Cold Moon Welcomes You[/td][td]Defeat enemies across the Galaxy with Amity as your active Companion.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Still Got It[/td][td]Defeat non-player enemies across the Galaxy without the aid of your Companions. (No companion may be summoned for progression. This does not progress through Warzones, Galactic Starfighter, Flashpoints, or Operations).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seeking Artifacts[/td][td]Uncover artifacts and other lost treasures with your Seeker Droid across Alderaan, Tatooine, Hoth, and Makeb.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Coreward Worlds[/td][td]Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions, while defeating enemies across Alderaan, Balmorra, Corellia, Mek-Sha, or Onderon. To locate Exploration Missions throughout the Galaxy, check 'Show Exploration Missions' on the World Map Legend.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Sparks of War[/td][td]Defeat Champion difficulty Republic and Imperial guard droids and turrets across Alderaan and Corellia.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Storming the Battlefront[/td][td]Complete Arena matches. Earn double progress for wins.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Supplying the War Effort[/td][td]Assemble materials into any of the following War Supplies: Infantry Supply Kits, Starship Weapons, Armored Vehicles, Crystal Capacitors, or a Holocron of Strategy, then assemble an Invasion Force.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The R-4 Anomaly[/td][td]Make progress in Operation: R-4 Anomaly by defeating bosses on any difficulty. (Requires a Subscription)[/td][/tr] [/table]
Week 7 (May 9th - May 16th)
[table] [tr][th]Daily[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Influencing the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Weekly[/td][td]Complete any 7/10[/td][/tr] [tr][td]March Across the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Cold Moon Welcomes You[/td][td]Defeat enemies across the Galaxy with Amity as your active Companion.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reflecting on Peace[/td][td]Obtain Notes of Refletion by completing Daily Objectives, Season Objectives, Season Reward Track, Flashpoints, Uprisings, Operations, or defeating enemies across the Galaxy. - Daily Objectives grant 2 Notes of Reflection - Season Objectives grant 10-15 Notes of Reflection - Some Reward Track levels grant 10 Notes of Reflection - Flashpoints grant 2-4 Notes of Reflection - Uprisings grant 3-5 Notes of Reflection - 8 Player Operations grant 12-18 Notes of Reflection - 16 Player Operations grant 14-24 Notes of Reflection - Lair Bosses (including Event Lair Bosses) grant 2-6 Notes of Reflection Combat with Amity as your companion is prone to produce higher yields of Notes of Reflection. Speaking with an 'Informative Jawa' on the Fleet may offer aid in locating Notes of Reflection.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]This Will Do Nicely[/td][td]Affect enemies with destructible pipes, tanks, canisters, and capacitors found throughout the Galaxy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forging Darkness[/td][td]Assemble materials into War Supplies: Invasion Forces, and then assemble Dark Project MK-1s.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Capitals of Dichotomy[/td][td]Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions while defeating enemies on Coruscant or Dromund Kaas. To locate Exploration Missions throughout the Galaxy, check 'Show Exploration Missions' on the World Map Legend.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Legacies of the Ambitious and Deceitful[/td][td]Complete Flashpoints (1 point). Earn bonus progress for completing Objective Meridian (requires content), A Traitor Among the Chiss (requires content), Kaon Under Siege, or Blood Hunt (4 points). Earn additional bonus progress for defeating their Bonus Bosses or completing all challenges (3 points).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Great Beasts[/td][td]Defeat Lucky the Rancor on Corellia and Trapjaw on Tatooine.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Stay On Target[/td][td]Earn Capture, Defensive, and Damage Medals in Galactic Starfighter by capturing and defending objectives or damaging enemies.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Heart of Ruin[/td][td]Defeat Lair Bosses (1 point). Earn bonus progress for defeating the Colossal Monolith on any difficulty (3 points). (Requires a Subscription)[/td][/tr] [/table]
Week 8 (May 16th - May 23rd)
[table] [tr][th]Daily[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Influencing the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Weekly[/td][td]Complete any 7/10[/td][/tr] [tr][td]March Across the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reflecting on Peace[/td][td]Obtain Notes of Refletion by completing Daily Objectives, Season Objectives, Season Reward Track, Flashpoints, Uprisings, Operations, or defeating enemies across the Galaxy. - Daily Objectives grant 2 Notes of Reflection - Season Objectives grant 10-15 Notes of Reflection - Some Reward Track levels grant 10 Notes of Reflection - Flashpoints grant 2-4 Notes of Reflection - Uprisings grant 3-5 Notes of Reflection - 8 Player Operations grant 12-18 Notes of Reflection - 16 Player Operations grant 14-24 Notes of Reflection - Lair Bosses (including Event Lair Bosses) grant 2-6 Notes of Reflection Combat with Amity as your companion is prone to produce higher yields of Notes of Reflection. Speaking with an 'Informative Jawa' on the Fleet may offer aid in locating Notes of Reflection.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reflections of the Cold Moon[/td][td]Earn Meditation Points across the Galaxy with Amity as your companion.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Liabilities of Nar Shaddaa[/td][td]Track down and defeat the following high profile targets on Nar Shaddaa: Kaeden Ta'kor (Northeastern Red Light Sector - Republic), Kaemon Zahor (Northern Corellian Sector - Empire), Kallik Kan (Northwestern Nikto Sector - Republic), Varus Logan (Northwestern Network Access - Empire).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Coreward Worlds Daily Sweep[/td][td]Complete the mission: [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Black Hole multiple times or complete [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Onderon once.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Peace or Power[/td][td]Complete Missions as a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior Origin.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Legacies of the Underworld[/td][td]Complete Flashpoints (1 point). Earn bonus progress for completing Directive 7, Mandalorian Raiders, Cademimu, or Spirit of Vengeance (requires content) (4 points). Earn additional bonus progress for defeating their Bonus Bosses (3 points).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Decorated Combatant[/td][td]Earn Warzone Medals (1 point per medal). Earn an additional progress point for becoming 'Highly Decorated' by earning 8 Medals in a single match.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Clashing in the Stars[/td][td]Complete Galactic Starfighter matches. Earn double progress for wins.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Quelling the Uprising[/td][td]Complete Uprisings (1 point). Earn bonus progress for completing Crimson Fang, Done and Dusted, or Firefrost (1 point). Earn additional bonus progress for completing them on harder difficulties (1 for Veteran, 2 for Master). (Requires a Subscription)[/td][/tr] [/table]
Week 9 (May 23rd - May 30th)
[table] [tr][th]Daily[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Influencing the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Weekly[/td][td]Complete any 7/10[/td][/tr] [tr][td]March Across the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]A Pilgrim's Purpose[/td][td]Turn in Notes of Reflection to Amity in your personal ship to earn Reputation with the Messengers of the Cold Moon.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Cold Moon Welcomes You[/td][td]Defeat enemies across the Galaxy with Amity as your active Companion.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Ace of the Armada[/td][td]Board your personal ship and complete Space Missions (1 point). Earn bonus progress for completing [HEROIC] missions (2 points).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Pre-Fabulous Results[/td][td]Assemble materials into Industrial or Synthetic Prefabs and Fabricator Crystals or Designs.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reaches of Unknown and Wild Space[/td][td]Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions while defeating enemies on CZ-198, Ilum, Iokath, or Zakuul. To locate Exploration Missions throughout the Galaxy, check 'Show Exploration Missions' on the World Map Legend.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Sparks of War[/td][td]Defeat Champion difficulty Republic and Imperial guard droids and turrets across Alderaan and Corellia.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Heading the Frontline[/td][td]Complete Warzone matches. Earn double progress for wins.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Supplying the War Effort[/td][td]Assemble materials into any of the following War Supplies: Infantry Supply Kits, Starship Weapons, Armored Vehicles, Crystal Capacitors, or a Holocron of Strategy, then assemble an Invasion Force.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Visions in the Dark[/td][td]Complete Chapter XII: Visions in the Dark of Knights of the Fallen Empire on Veteran difficulty or harder. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Fallen Empire)[/td][/tr] [/table]
Week 10 (May 30th - June 6th)
[table] [tr][th]Daily[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Influencing the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Weekly[/td][td]Complete any 7/10[/td][/tr] [tr][td]March Across the Galaxy[/td][td]Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Reflecting on Peace[/td][td]Obtain Notes of Refletion by completing Daily Objectives, Season Objectives, Season Reward Track, Flashpoints, Uprisings, Operations, or defeating enemies across the Galaxy. - Daily Objectives grant 2 Notes of Reflection - Season Objectives grant 10-15 Notes of Reflection - Some Reward Track levels grant 10 Notes of Reflection - Flashpoints grant 2-4 Notes of Reflection - Uprisings grant 3-5 Notes of Reflection - 8 Player Operations grant 12-18 Notes of Reflection - 16 Player Operations grant 14-24 Notes of Reflection - Lair Bosses (including Event Lair Bosses) grant 2-6 Notes of Reflection Combat with Amity as your companion is prone to produce higher yields of Notes of Reflection. Speaking with an 'Informative Jawa' on the Fleet may offer aid in locating Notes of Reflection.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Peace or Power[/td][td]Complete Missions as a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior Origin.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Still Got It[/td][td]Defeat non-player enemies across the Galaxy without the aid of your Companions. (No companion may be summoned for progression. This does not progress through Warzones, Galactic Starfighter, Flashpoints, or Operations).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]GSI Valued Partner[/td][td]Complete the Mission: [WEEKLY] GSI Valued Partner Initiative.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Distant Outer Rim[/td][td]Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions while defeating enemies on Belsavis, Hoth, Rishi, or Tatooine. To locate Exploration Missions throughout the Galaxy, check 'Show Exploration Missions' on the World Map Legend.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Legacies of the Outer Rim[/td][td]Complete Flashpoints (1 point). Earn bonus progress for completing Battle of Rishi, The Nathema Conspiracy (requires content), Hammer Station, or Athiss (4 points). Earn additional bonus progress for defeating their Bonus Bosses (3 points).[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Capital Punishment[/td][td]Defeat The First on Dromund Kaas and SD-0 on Coruscant.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Storming the Battlefront[/td][td]Complete Arena matches. Earn double progress for wins.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Brawl with Kithrawl[/td][td]Defeat Kithrawl on Ruhnuk. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Legends of the Sith)[/td][/tr] [/table]
Game Update 7.2.1b Patch Notes
Special characters are now correctly copied when transferring a character from the website.
Fixed the following issues with the Wasteland Raider's Helmet:
The Wasteland Raider's Helmet is no longer missing its visor.
Character's head is no longer invisible when equipping the Wasteland Raider's Helmet.
The Strategic Assault Speeder is no longer invisible.
The description of the Master Datacron and Equipment item now correctly lists the Noble Decurion Equipment instead of the Eternal Commander one.
Original map Huttball is now counting toward PvP Season Objectives, as intended.
The PvP Season Two Prodigy Achievement now rewards the correct Legacy Title: Veil Piercer.
Fixed several floor issues in the Eternity Vault Operation.
The environment no longer disappears when moving the camera in the Balmorran Arms Factory on Balmorra.
Fixed missing environment in the following location:
Walls during Chapter XV - Gemini Deception
Trees in Rishi Stronghold
Change how the level of texture detail is chosen to reduce the flickering effect on certain systems.
Fixed the flickering shadow textures on characters in the Ossus Imperial base.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain Star Wars™: The Old Republic™!
Game Update 7.2.1a Patch Notes
Master Datacron used on Preferred and Free To Play accounts now correctly levels characters to max Level instead of their Level caps.
The Mandalorian Nomad Helmet now has the correct voice modulation.
The anniversary discount pricing for the Dromund Kaas and Coruscant Strongholds has expired, and they are once again available at their standard prices.
It is now possible to interact with the Queue button on the utility bar during a PvP match. Players can now leave a match with this button.
Companions are no longer invalid when completing the [DAILY] Unconventional Methods Mission on Ruhnuk.
Maintenance: April 6, 2023
We will be taking the servers offline on April 6, 2023 to deploy Game Update 7.2.1a.
Details: DATE: April 6, 2023 TIME: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTC) VERSION: 7.2.1a
Patch notes will be available on April 5th.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain Star Wars™: The Old Republic™!
SWTOR In-Game Events for April
Relics of the Gree Date: April 4th - April 11th, 2023 (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: April 18th - April 25th, 2023 (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!
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ to open test server hosted on the cloud!
Over the past few months, we launched a number of initiatives to update and improve the game and its supporting platforms. In our 11 year anniversary blog, it was mentioned that several iterations of our Public Test Server (PTS) had been hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). From updating the game launcher to launching the game in 64-bit with Game Update 7.2.1, we are delighted to announce the next step in our tech upgrade initiative. We are now preparing to move live servers over to AWS!
We will be launching a test server that will be completely hosted on the cloud. The new test server, Shae Vizla, will be opening up in the APAC region April 3, 2023 and it will be available for all players to test until April 18, 2023.
Why is SWTOR migrating to cloud based servers? This is a continuation of our effort to modernize and update the game with the focus to improve the player experience and optimize tech that is used by the team. Some of the benefits to this migration are:
This technology allows us to improve the overall player experience such as connectivity, ping, faster start up, and better in-game performance
Backend updates that are crucial to the continued health and stability of the game can be streamlined more efficiently
The resources required to maintain our current systems can be reallocated to focusing on enhancing the game experience
We will be able to leverage and integrate updated tech such as newer hardware, software, and graphics
Once finalized, SWTOR may be capable to extend its servers capabilities to reach new players
There are functionality benefits for both the players and the development team.
What will be the player experience during the testing period?
While this is a test server, this will be conducted a little differently than how we run the PTS. All players regardless of account type will be able to log on. And unlike the PTS, there will not be a separate download.
In the list of live servers, Shae Vizla will be notated as [Test Server]. Simply click to log in as you would any live server.
Players will be able to start new characters or copy a previously existing character over to the Shae Vizla test server once it opens.
We will be opening the server on April 3rd at 12pm CT (April 4th at 4am AEST) and will be closing it on April 18th at 10am CT (April 19th at 2am AEST).
What do we want players to test out? We want to see if there is anything that would keep a player from experiencing their regular routine and normal play. Examples of what we would like players to keep in mind:
Compared to an existing server, how is the performance?
Any specific areas or planets where you feel the performance has lessened?
What region/country do you reside in?
Provide a comparison of ping from existing servers to Shae Vizla.
Is grouped content working properly?
How quickly can you get into a match or Flashpoint you’ve accepted?
Is travel to any location (planet, Stronghold, Fleet, etc…) hindered?
Are there any issues with the UI such as missing assets or loss of functionality?
Are there any issues with visuals or sounds with the cinematics?
It is imperative to note that Shae Vizla is still a test server. The Cartel Market will not be accessible and once the test is complete, the server will be wiped.
This is opening in the APAC region? Yes! We would especially love to hear from players who reside in the APAC region so please let us know what your overall experience is when providing feedback!
When the test server goes live, we will have spaces available on the SWTOR and AHQ Forums for players to provide their thoughts, experiences, insights, and feedback.
We will be granting the Opal Vuptilla Mount to players who achieve the following:
Log into the new server
Complete an Arena or Warzone PvP match
Complete a GSF match
Complete a Flashpoint
This mount will be granted to all eligible players upon the next patch update following the closing of the test server.
As noted above, we will open the Shae Vizla server on April 3rd and will close on April 18th. From there, we will analyze all the data and feedback received from the testing period to determine if another test phase is needed or if we will move forward with moving all of our current live servers over to AWS. We will communicate next steps after our analysis is complete.
We want to thank all of our players for joining us in our tech journey to further improve The Old Republic!
Cartel Market Additions: Game Update 7.2.1
Get your hands on some Cartel Coins and check out new items live in the Cartel Market this week!
Wasteland Tech Armor Set Available Now! (Weapon not included.)
Mandalorian Nomad Armor Set Available Now! (Weapon not included.)
Elite Raider's Gaffi Stick Available Now!
Jundland Cycle Rifle Available Now!
Jundland Cycle Sniper Rifle Available Now!
B3-K2 Blaster Pistol Available Now!
B3-K2 Blaster Rifle Available Now!
B3-K2 Blaster Sniper Rifle Available Now!
Commemmorative Statue of Wen Gallo Available Now!
Security Offices Decoration Bundle Available Now!
Neutral Ship Decoration Bundle Available Now!
Imperial Console Decoration Bundle Available Now!
Game Update 7.2.1 is live!
With Game Update 7.2.1, players may begin earning rewards from the Galactic Season 4 and PvP Season 2 Reward tracks! We’re also introducing a new 64-bit Game Client and a few changes to combat inflation. Details on what players can expect from this new update are below!
Galactic Seasons: Season 4, “A Passage of Peace” This update marks the beginning of Galactic Season 4 “A Passage of Peace.” In this season, players are joined by Amity, a Force user on a pilgrimage, as they progress through the Messengers of the Cold Moon reputation track and earn new rewards, including the brand new Mek-Sha Hideout Stronghold! More details on this new companion, rewards, and objectives here.
PvP Seasons: Season 2, “Piercing the Veil” The new PvP Season, “Piercing the Veil,” also starts with the launch of Game Update 7.2.1.
To improve players’ experiences, we’ve made a few changes to how Attacker and Defender medals are earned in a match. More details can be found in this forum post (only available in English). Similar to the previous season, players can earn new rewards by earning PvP points and progressing through the PvP Rewards track. More details in the PvP Seasons 2 article.
From left to right: Shadowfiend Armor Set, Shadeveil Assassin’s Armor Set.
Credit Economy Initiative With Game Update 7.2.1, we’re also introducing changes to correct some of our economic inflation. More details about these changes can be found in this forum post. These changes are the first of multiple updates we’ll make in future releases throughout the year. Keep an eye on our social platforms and our website for more updates regarding this topic.
64-bit Game Client Following the Public Test Server sessions, we’re now deploying the 64-bit Game Client to all players! With this migration, players can use more memory and are no longer limited to 4 GB per process. This update also helps the team streamline the process of building compelling content for the coming years. More details here.
Here are the new system requirements (also known as “min specs”):
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor AMD: Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
Processor Intel: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or better
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Star Wars: The Old Republic requires a video card that has a minimum of 1 GB of on-board RAM as well as support for Shader 3.0 or better.
Examples include:Intel HD 3000 or better/AMD Radeon HD 7450/Nvidia GeForce 610
Storage: 75 GB available space
Internet connection Required to play
Alongside the 64-bit client, players should expect to see graphics setting changes coming to this update. With 7.2.1, the game will now be able to detect the best graphics setting on your machine. If a player’s machine contains more than one card, the game will choose the card that will provide the most optimized visuals. In short, on the first run after downloading 7.2.1, the game will re-select the graphics quality level based on the player’s GPU specs.
Other changes include:
The game will automatically boot up in full screen windowed mode. This can be changed to the player’s preference in settings.
The “Very Low” Graphic Quality Preset will be removed from the game entirely as it has now become obsolete with our new tech updates.
For players who use laptops, the game will now default to using your dedicated GPU.
The frame rate limiter has been fixed so players can request the max FPS through the graphics settings.
The full list of patch notes for this update is available here.
