Game Update 7.6 debuts Dynamic Encounters and The Propagator Core XR-53
Dynamic Encounters
Dynamic Encounters is new world content that breathes life into planets and offers a wide variety of repeatable activities that rotate their availability over time. This content makes its debut with Game Update 7.6 and can be found on Tatooine and Hoth.
When players make their way to either of these planets with the Galaxy Map, they can immediately see which Encounters are active.
As players venture out and explore, they will see unique icons pop up on their map indicating that a Dynamic Encounter is currently active. Once a player is close enough to the Encounter, the mission tracker will update with a description of the Encounter and what requirements need to be fulfilled in order to complete the Encounter. All encounters can be completed solo or in a group. There are two different types of encounters: those that share progress normally (only with others in your group) and those that share progress between all active players in the encounter area--even if you aren't in a group. These use different icons to let you know which is which.
What kind of Dynamic Encounters are there?
Though you may be tasked to take down enemy NPCs and mini bosses, not every Encounter requires combat! On Hoth, you may need to calm some anxious Ice Kittens or carry baby Tauntauns up a hill just so they can happily run down it and back to their mother. On Tatooine, you may come across a Cantina band experiencing travel woes and you need to help repair their vehicles or become an Ad Gonk droid and market their show to patrons.
Hidden Chain Invasions are unique Dynamic Encounters that can occur on Tatooine, Hoth, Rishi, and Ilum. Stop Heta Kol’s forces from wreaking havoc in the galaxy by summoning friendly NPC faction forces to take down the Hidden Chain and earn rewards for doing so.
What are the rewards?
There are a number of rewards that can be earned as Dynamic Encounters are completed! Alongside numerous Achievements, players can earn Conquest Commendations, Tech Fragments, Mounts, a unique decoration, and armor sets!
Hidden Chain Invasions Encounters will drop pieces of the Hidden Chain armor set and various Encounters on Hoth and Tatooine will drop pieces of the Electric Gaze armor set.
Completing specific (and also rare) Dynamic Encounters on Hoth may drop the Everglade Zakkeg mount and the Hoth Snowcap decoration.
A rare and unique Freckled Loth-cat Kitten pet can be obtained upon completing kitten related Dynamic Encounters on Hoth.
Upon completing the meta-Achievement for Hoth, players will receive the Frozen Peaks Mount. Completing the meta-Achievement for Tatooine will yield the Desert Sand Mount. Both mounts come with mini-pet functionality!
We look forward to creating more missions for other planets in the future!
The Propagator Core XR-53 Operation Boss on Story and Veteran Mode!
The Propagator Core XR-53 originated from one of the many broken pieces when the Emperor's Fortress crashed onto Ilum. The XR-53 is a Rakatan droid replicator trying to fix itself by harvesting resources. As players explore an abandoned production lab on Ilum, they may find themselves the XR-53’s newest targets to be collected.
(Complete Construct enemy NPC)
There are two ways to begin the encounter. Players can:
Fly to Ilum and approach the phase gate located in the main base camp
Use the Group Activity Finder window and choose “Relentless Replication” for Story Mode
For a limited time, Relentless Replication will be the only Encounter listed in the window
Players are encouraged to jump into a 8-player group and take down XR-53 not only for the excitement of a challenging fight, but also because this boss drops the needed components to craft new augments!
Three new tiers of augments have been introduced with 7.6:
Augment 83 (Item Rating, 296 Prototype)
The tradeable Schematic to craft these will drop from the XR-53 fight on Story Mode
Augment 86 (Item Rating 302, Prototype)
The tradeable Schematic to craft these will drop from the XR-53 fight on Veteran Mode
Advanced Augment 86 (Item Rating 310, Artifact)
The schematic is only available by deconstructing Augment 86.
A full breakdown of these augments can be found here.
A full list of the updated schematics and requirements can be found here.
We hope you enjoy Dynamic Encounters and the new Operation boss!
Game Update 7.6 "Galactic Threads" Patch Notes
Highlights
Dynamic Encounters
Dynamic Encounters is new open world content that offers a variety of missions for players to experience. They are meant to breathe life into the planets they inhabit, giving players a sense that something is always happening at any given time. As players explore planets, they will naturally come across Dynamic Encounters or they can find active Encounters on their map. Missions can range from taking out Hidden Chain forces to herding escaped Banthas running amok in a space port. These Encounters will debut on Hoth and Tatooine with 7.6.
Hidden Chain Invasions are special Dynamic Encounters where players are tasked with stopping Heta Kol’s forces as they continue to wreak havoc in the galaxy. These Encounters can take place on Hoth and Tattooine, but can also be found on several other planets.
As players complete Dynamic Encounters, they can receive special rewards like unlocking various Achievements, obtaining the Freckled Loth-cat Kitten pet and Hidden Chain and Electric Gaze armor sets. Completing the meta-achievents of each planet will grant the themed Frozen Peaks and Desert Sand Mounts.
The Propagator Core XR-53 Lair Boss
A new lair boss will be coming with 7.6. The Propagator Core XR-53 originated from one of the many broken pieces when the Emperor's Fortress crashed onto Ilum. The XR-53 is a Rakatan droid replicator trying to fix itself by harvesting resources. Story and Veteran Modes are launching with 7.6.
Augments
Three new tiers of augments have been released with 7.6! Read the details on how to obtain them here. For a full list of schematics and their requirements, read here!
Companion and Mini Pet Mounts
Enjoy your galactic road trips with your favorite companions and mini pets with new mounts coming in 7.6! The Meirm Cicada, inspired by Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ and available to all players who are Subscribers between November 29, 2024 and January 4, 2025, is SWTOR’s first mount that allows you to travel with your Companion AND Mini Pet. Read more about the Meirm Cicada here. Additionally, the Frozen Peaks and Desert Sand Mounts earned via Dynamic Encounters allow players to ride in style with their favorite Mini Pet.
Planet and Character Modernization
Our modernization efforts continue on with Game Update 7.6. Character models, specifically heads, will also see improved fidelity across the game! Players will see updates to their character via updated character textures, along with ocular specularity and with lighting, and shader improvements. Our goal is to improve the fidelity of characters across the game while keeping your character uniquely yours.
Additionally, several planets have received major art improvements including Korriban, Tython, Hoth, and Ilum.
PvP Season 7
Season 7 “Path to Mastery” begins with 7.6! For a full breakdown of the new season and its rewards, click here!
Life Day
Our winter seasonal event begins today! The Tirsa G1-F7 mount and the Ornate Life Day Robes have been added to the list of rewards that can be earned!
Cartel Market Offerings
New outfits, weapons, customizations and dyes are now available in the Cartel Market. Alongside Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ inspired items, players can get their hands on Shae Vizla’s Battle Scarred armor and unique Remote Trading Outpost Decoration Bundle inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge™.
The Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ tab has been added to the Cartel Market window.
Character Customization in the Appearance Designer is 90% off until January 7, 2025.
Best View in SWTOR winners
The Best View contest winners have been selected and their framed decorations can be found on the Anniversary vendor. Congrats to this year’s winners!
Public Test Server Incentives
Thank you to all of the players that participated in the Public Test Server! Those who completed the incentive Achievements for Dynamic Encounters will receive your rewards upon log in. The Propagator Core XR-53 titles will be granted in a future update.
Inactive Character Name Release
Names from characters that have not logged in since January 1, 2024 have been released! Characters on accounts with an active subscription were not impacted, along with characters that logged in this year on F2P or Preferred accounts. Check out this news article for all of the details. For the week following the launch of 7.6, the Rename: Character Name Consumable item will be 90% off on the Cartel Market.
General
Pets are now visible when the player character exits stealth.
Misaligned sections of the rounded countertops in the Zakuul Cantina are now fixed.
The palm trees in Darvannis are no longer missing their leaves.
Characters that have unclaimed Cartel Market items can no longer be deleted.
The clouds in Korriban’s skybox have been restored.
Voice lines for Voss and Gormak vendors found in the Interpreter’s Retreat have been restored.
The hyperlink in the Battle Record window now adds stats in the chat window when clicked.
The original version of companion Fideltin Rusk is replaced with the updated version of his character model once the player completes the Alliance Alert to recruit him back.
Fixed an issue that caused faint texture lines to appear on light terrain areas on Ilum.
The following changes have been made regarding GTN messages:
GTN messages will expire in 14 days (down from 30), for "final" sale notifications (i.e. auction ended)
GTN messages for partial sale notifications will expire in 2 days
Opening (reading) a GTN message will cause it to expire in 1 hour
Missions
Upon completing the mission “Old Wounds”, players will now receive the Darth Nul Codex Entry.
Players who have already completed this mission and have not received the Codex Entry prior to 7.6 release will receive it upon next log in.
The first conversation in the “To Find a Findsman” mission will no longer be locked if a player also has the first step in the mission “Old Wounds” active.
During “Hidden Signals”, players will no longer be stuck if they cancel the conversation triggered by scanning an amplifier with the Handheld Scanners and then using the Macrobinoculars (from Shroud’s Gambit) to rescan the same amplifier.
The Disorder cinematic trailer now plays when selected in the Character Selection window using the Steam launcher.
Arn Peralun now has a scaled level of influence after being temporarily acquired during Onslaught.
Akaavi Spar now has a scaled level of influence after being temporarily acquired during Showdown on Ruhnik.
The enemies in Hoth’s HEROIC+2 Taking the Heat Mission are no longer blocked by an ice spire and can be attacked as intended.
Combat Styles
Powertech: Shield Tech
Using Grapple on a friendly target with Extraction Plan will no longer immobilize the target.
Powertech / Vanguard
The effects of the Specialist Package implant now function as intended.
Scoundrel: Scrapper
Rolling Fists will now correctly increase the crit chance of Sucker Punch.
Operative: Concealment
Roll Knife will correctly increase the crit chance of Laceration.
Galactic Seasons
The Season 7 Collection Plate now mentions “The Greatest Bounty”.
When Galactic Seasons: Progress is completed through the 4-day login bonus, the Stronghold Bonus is now added along with the base 3,800 Conquest Points.
Basilisk Prototype Venture
The training timer that begins when B3-S1 temporarily joins the player now pauses when the player is:
in a Warzone or Arena
riding a taxi
in a Group Finder Flashpoint
in a Group Finder Operation
Flashpoints
Players that are revived during Flashpoint encounters are now seen as in-combat by engaged enemy NPCs.
The mission [WEEKLY] Veteran Flashpoints will now properly scale to the character’s level.
PvP
Players can group up with 4 players max (down from 8).
Set Bonus effects on the level 75 Spoils of War gear are disabled.
Items
Opening an upgrade cache will now always grant an item, an upgrade to an existing item if said item has a lower Item Rating, or a similarly rated item that can be used for Deconstruction.
The Praxon Trackmaster mount decoration now shows its original Silver/Red colors.
The Praxon Sidewinder mount has been added to the same vendor using the Teal/Orange colors.
The Brynjak Leather Boots, Gloves, Bracers and the Superior Hunter Gloves now match the colors that are depicted in their Collection art.
Updated storefront images for the Credit Flip, Meditation Chamber, and Orbital Kolto Strike Toy Items.
The Dread Master HK Customization no longer makes HK-51 appear taller than intended.
Mounts and weapons now maintain proper lighting when traveling between different areas.
Maps
After closing the Galaxy Map, the World Map now opens as intended when using the menu bar.
Strongholds
The door to the Western Exterior and Suite in the Copero Villa no longer mentions the Eastern Exterior and Suite in the map.
When Personnel Decorations are moved or rotated, their new positions can now be viewed correctly by Stronghold visitors.
PvP Season 7 "Path to Mastery"
PvP Season 7 "Path to Mastery" is coming with the launch of Game Update 7.6! Below are general changes that players will see once the new season begins:
Players can group up with 4 players max (down from 8)
Set Bonus effects on the level 75 Spoils of War gear are disabled
The season will run for 16 weeks!
Below is all the information about season objectives and new rewards players can earn or purchase from the seasonal vendors, Tullek and Giradda the Hutt.
Season Objectives
F2P and Preferred players will receive 4 Weekly Objectives while Subscribers will receive 6 Weekly Objectives upon the Weekly Reset. All players can complete up to 4 objectives per week to make progress on the reward track.
New Rewards!
More armor sets, decorations, titles, a new emote, and an achievement will be coming with Season 7! Here’s a breakdown of all the seasonal rewards.
(PvP Season 7 Blue and Red Flag - Toys)
Titles and Emote
Legacy Title: Pathfinder
Meta-Achievement Title: Seeker
Character Title: Master of Paths
Emote: Honorable Bow
(Emote: Honorable Bow)
Armors
(Plumed Scout and Plumed Trapper Armor- earned on PvP Reward track)
(Feathered Ranger and Feathered Huntmaster - found on PvP vendor)
Decorations
(PvP Season 6 Battler Decoration, Season 7 Trophy (Large) Decoration, Season 7 Trophy (Small) Decoration, and Pathmaster’s Trophy Decoration)
Additions to the seasonal PvP vendors
(PvP vendors, Giradda the Hutt and Tullek, can be found on the Fleet in the Combat Training area)
Tullek
Tullek will update his inventory with new rewards when the season starts. Below are the items that will be available for the duration of Season 7. And at the end of the season, they will move to Giradda’s inventory: [tr] [td]Vendor Item[/td] [td]Cost[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Feathered Huntmaster Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Feathered Ranger Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season 7 blue and red flags [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Pathmaster’s Trophy Decoration [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr]
Giradda the Hutt
Giradda’s inventory will also be updated with rewards from the previous PvP season. A collection of previous replicas and trophy decorations will still be available in the inventory rotation. Below are the items that are permanently available (new additions in bold):
[tr] [td]Vendor Item[/td] [td]Cost[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Astromarauder's Armor Lockbox - [NEW][/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Cosmoraider's Armor Lockbox - [NEW][/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Blue Flag (Season 6) - [NEW] [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Red Flag (Season 6) - [NEW] [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Walk the Plank - [NEW] [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Pirate Cove Plank - [NEW] [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Emote: Arr - [NEW] [/td] [td]4 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Plunderer's Greed Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Flair: Pirate's Bounty [/td] [td]4 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Blue Battle Flag (Season 5) [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Red Battle Flag (Season 5) [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Overflowing Treasure Chest [/td] [td]1 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Rampaging Bandit Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Renegade Bandit Armor Lockbox[/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Blue Flag (Season 4) [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Red Flag (Season 4) [/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Scorched Warlord Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Sandstorm Raider Armor Lockbox[/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Blue Flag (Season 3)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Red Flag (Season 3)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Shadeveil Assassin's Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Shadowfiend Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Blue Flag (Season 2)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Red Flag (Season 2)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Cartel Enforcer Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Cartel Delegate Armor Lockbox [/td] [td]6 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Blue Flag (Season 1)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PvP Season Red Flag (Season 1)[/td] [td]2 PvP Tokens[/td] [/tr]
Each rotation group (A, B, C, and D) of Giradda’s inventory will be available for 1 week and then cycle out for 3 weeks during the weekly reset (on Tuesdays at 12:00 PM GMT/UTC - 7:00 AM CT).
The Rename: Character Name Consumable item will be 90% off from December 10 to December 17.
Character re-customizations will be 90% off from December 10 to January 7, 2025
The 50% off Collection Unlocks sale will run from December 13 to January 7, 2025.
Life Day items (except the Tirsa mount and Ornate Robes) will be 25% off from December 10 to January 7, 2025.
The Double XP event will run from December 22, 2024 to January 2, 2025.
More popular items on the Cartel Market will rotate through the Daily Sale with discounts between 50-80% off throughout the holiday season.
Best View in SWTOR 2024 Winners!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best View in SWTOR contest! Out of thousands of entries that were submitted for the Best View in SWTOR contest, five incredible winners were selected by the development team.
CZ-198
Winner: [Seraseven / Darth Malgus]
The Black Hole
Winner: [Soldierkatarn / Satele Shan]
Minboosa District
Winner: [Styke / Tulak Hord]
Section X
Winner: [TheBlaines / Darth Malgus]
Ziost
Winner: [PleahC / Darth Malgus]
When Game Update 7.6 goes live, each screenshot will be implemented into the game as framed decorations that can be purchased for your Strongholds. Around the same time, the lucky winners shall receive special gilded versions of their winning screenshot via in-game mail.
(Standard frame)
(Gilded frame awarded to winners of the contest)
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you all for sharing your favorite views of SWTOR!
Active Subscribers will be getting a new ride beginning 7.6!
SWTOR’s first ever companion and mini pet mount will be coming in Game Update 7.6! As a thank you to our most active players, The Meirm Cicada Mount will be free to players who are Subscribers between November 29, 2024 and January 4, 2025.
The Meirm Cicada mount has both companion AND mini pet functionality, so players are able to enjoy their galactic road trips with a full squad. However, due to size limitations of the passenger seat, keep in mind that some companions like B3-S1 won’t fit.
If you’re looking for options to Subscribe, check out the various plans here. We have:
A new Master the Fight bundle (comes with 6 months sub time, 5,500 Cartel Coins +600 per month, 10 primary and secondary yellow dyes per character, and the Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount)
Join the Fight bundle (comes with 60 days sub time, 2400 Cartel Coins, and the K-NorCo B5C Mount)
Month to month subscription plan
60-180 days subscription plans
The mount will be granted to Subscribers beginning Game Update 7.6 launch. We look forward to seeing which companions and pets you choose to join in on your travels around the galaxy!
Public Test Server Update: Changes and Fixes
A new PTS build was released earlier today! Here’s a snapshot of the changes that players can now see and test.
Character modernization:
Before hopping onto the PTS, please read Eric’s Character Modernization Status forum post!
In this iteration of PTS, players will see a fix applied to the shader change that impacted character models. Please leave feedback here.
Steam launcher
If connecting to the PTS via Steam, players should no longer see the EULA box pop up after accepting the terms and conditions once.
The launcher carousel design now matches the SWTOR launcher.
Propagator Core XR-53 Changes
Boss Changes
Made general adjustments to the flow of the Propagator Core XR-53’s abilities in order to space them more regularly. This should help create a more predictable cast cadence, and allow movement to be smoother.
Extraneous Expulsion
Should now properly drop pools in all cases.
Now acquires targets in a rectangular shape (Was a cone).
Hungering Bite
Should now properly find targets inside its warning.
Now acquires targets in a rectangular shape (Was a cone).
Lethal Strike
No longer completely blocked by certain mitigation abilities, e.g. Sonic Rebounders.
The Propagator Core XR-53 should no longer begin casting abilities while airborne.
Story Changes
Powerful Construct
Added a 50% absorb shield to the Propagator Core XR-53 while the Powerful Construct has not yet cast Explosive Finality or been defeated.
Veteran Changes
Increased Propagator Core XR-53’s damage by 5%.
Added visible debuffs on the Propagator Core XR-53 that indicate which role has been sampled by the Prime Directive so far. One each for Tank, Healer, and DPS.
Lethal Strike
Lethal Strike will no longer be mitigateable from the second stack onwards.
Imperfect Construct
Health increased to 388k (was 310k)
Prey Seeker Droid
Health increased to 388k (was 155k)
Defender Construct
Health increased to 4M (was 1.5M)
Supplicant Construct
Health increased to 3.1M (was 1.5M)
Rampaging Construct
Health increased to 3.1M (was 1.5M)
The Rampage buff will now properly state that it increases damage by 25%, not 10%.
Rampage should no longer be reflectable.
Dynamic Encounters
General bug fixes
Various improvements to all Dynamic Encounters which include new steps and/or functionality
The Conquest Objective "Missions: Dynamic Encounters Infinite" now requires 1 Dynamic Encounter to complete (down from 5) and rewards 1650 Conquest Points (down from 6900)
Leave feedback for Dynamic Encounters here! Leave feedback for the lair boss (Story Mode) here! Leave feedback for the lair boss (Veteran Mode) here! Leave feedback for character modernization here!
SWTOR to release inactive character names with Game Update 7.6
We’ve been looking for opportunities to release inactive character names, and we have selected 7.6 launch as the time to begin this process. Please read through this blog in its entirety to understand how you can keep your character name if it was impacted.
For players who are Subscribers on 7.6 launch
None of your character names will be impacted
For players who have a F2P or Preferred account
If you have not logged into a character since January 1, 2024, that character name will be released into an unreserved pool and can potentially be claimed by another player with 7.6 launch
If you would like to keep your character name, you must log into the game before 7.6 launch.
If you want to keep every character name, you must log in with every character before the 7.6 launch.
If you are an active Subscriber at 7.6 launch, all of your character names will be preserved.
If you are a player who loses their claim on a character name:
When you log into that character again, you will receive an opportunity to rename your character for free.
If you are a player who wants to claim a released name:
You can create a new character
You can purchase the Rename: Character Name Consumable item and rename an existing character
For one week following 7.6 launch, this item will be 90% off
The current launch schedule for 7.6 is early December. We wanted to give players advanced notice of this upcoming action.
We will be posting follow ups on our social channels and forums as needed.
Game Update 7.6 "Galactic Threads” Recap
If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.6 Livestream, don't worry! Below is a VOD and a breakdown of highlights from each segment we showcased on the stream.
As a reminder, Twitch Drops are enabled! Be sure to connect your Twitch account to your SWTOR account. Drops will be active at the start of each dev stream and with every game update launch.
From November 14th to November 28th, players will be able to obtain the Ilum Art Poster decoration (purple frame) after watching one hour of SWTOR content.
At 7.6 launch, another Twitch Drop campaign will be active. After watching four hours of SWTOR content on Twitch, players will obtain the Amethyst Vulptilla Mount. This campaign will remain active for 28 days following 7.6 launch.
Galactic Threads Storyline
*Story spoilers for Update 7.5 story content in this section*
Galactic Threads begins immediately following the events from the Desperate Defiance storyline. Players and their Alliance race to find Darth Malgus and stop whatever plans he has set in motion. At the same time, players will also seek answers surrounding Darth Nul’s holocron and the Hidden Chain’s ambitions.
Jekiah and Rass Ordo, Arn Peralun, Major Anri, Talos Drellik, Akaavi Spar, and Lana Beniko will be making a return in this story update.
Story Missions will be taking players to Hoth, Tatooine, and the digsite at Nul’s temple of Elom.
There is an important caveat that the team would like to address to set player expectations. While the “Galactic Threads” story chapter is well into production, the SWTOR Narrative team does not currently have all the components needed to deliver high-quality story content that adheres to the team’s standards, as well as player expectations for story. The release date for “Galactic Threads” is currently delayed until this content can be completed. Please note, no other content in Game Update 7.6 is impacted.
Cartel Market Additions, Remote Trading Outpost Decorations, and the Master the Fight: Starbolt Edition Bundle
A new type of decoration bundle is making its debut with 7.6! The Remote Trading Post bundle is inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge™.
When initially purchased, players will receive one set of “neglected” decorations. These items will appear broken, damaged, and will need to be fixed! After completing a couple of light gameplay missions, players will receive a full set of fixed decorations.
But that’s not all! Players will also receive two mini pets, a baby Dianoga and the D5-C0 DJ Droid.
Also coming to the Cartel Market are Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ inspired items including a new armor (plus one variant), an array of weapons, customizations, and new dyes. (Mysterious Rogue Armor - with jacket and without jacket)
(Fearless Buccaneer weapons)
(Fearless Buccaneer lightsaber and dualsaber)
(Left is default colors. Metallic Gray/Chrome White and Chrome White/Metallic Gray dyes have been applied in the second and third panels)
(Long hair customization. This specific hairstyle will be free for all players!)
The Master the Fight: Starbolt Edition Bundle will be dropping November 15th! This bundle contains:
180 Days Subscription Time + 600 Cartel Coins per month
5500 Cartel Coins
Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount
Rideable at level 1
Comes with Speeder Rank 5
Gives players a speed boost while mounted
Primary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)
Secondary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)
Bundle is priced at $99.99 USD
(Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount)
(The left panel shows the armor’s default colors. Primary and Secondary Yellow dyes have been applied in the second and third panels)
Speaking of dyes! The team has been looking into ways to improve functionality and accessibility to dyes. We will keep you posted on upcoming changes. In the meantime, we are reducing the price of all dyes on the Cartel Market by 50%. Now is the time to grab those packs you have been dying to own!
Dynamic Encounters and the Propagator Core XR-53 Lair Boss
Dynamic Encounters is new world content that offers a variety of missions for players to experience. They are meant to breathe life into the planets they inhabit, giving players a sense that something is always happening at any given time. As players explore planets, they will naturally come across Dynamic Encounters or they can find active Encounters on their map. Missions can range from taking out Hidden Chain forces to herding escaped Banthas running amok in a space port. These Encounters will debut on Hoth and Tattoine with 7.6.
Hidden Chain Invasions are special Dynamic Encounters where players are tasked with stopping Heta Kol’s forces as they continue to wreak havoc in the galaxy. These Encounters can take place on Hoth and Tattooine, but can also be found on several other planets.
Dynamic Encounters will have a variety of rewards associated with them. Completing Encounters will yield tech fragments and Conquest Commendations, and unlocking Achievements. Hidden Chain Invasion Encounters will drop armor pieces. And a special rare Encounter will drop the Freckled Loth-cat mini pet.
(Hidden Chain and Electric Gaze Armors)
(Freckled Loth-Cat Kitten pet)
Completing the meta-achievement for the Tatooine and Hoth Encounters will grant players the Desert Sand and Frozen Peaks Mounts.
Propagator Core XR-53
A new lair boss will be coming with 7.6. The Propagator Core XR-53 originated from one of the many broken pieces when the Emperor's Fortress crashed onto Ilum. The XR-53 is a Rakatan droid replicator trying to fix itself by harvesting resources. Story and Veteran Modes will launch with 7.6.
Public Test Server Schedule and Incentives
Players can earn PTS specific incentives by completing Dynamic Encounters and taking down XR-53 in Story and Veteran Modes. Below is a breakdown of the requirements for each incentive.
Cutting Edge Title & Kai Zykken’s MK-85 Mount
Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with a Republic character on Tatooine and 25 on Hoth
Strike Team Hero Title & Kai Zykken’s MK-90 Mount
Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters on Tatooine and 25 on Hoth with an Imperial character
B1-SAL + First Line of Defense, Strike Team Specialist, Strike Team Commander, and Led the Charge Titles
Complete all of the Dynamic Encounters achievements
First of Many Title
Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Story Mode
First Among Veterans Title
Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Veteran Mode
All incentives will be granted at 7.6 launch.
*PTS is only available to Subscribers
(B1-SAL mini pet inspired by Andor)
PvP Season 7
PvP Season 7’s theme is Path to Mastery, will begin with 7.6 launch, and will run for 16 weeks. Rewards include:
New armors and decorations
Honorable Bow Emote
Legacy Title: Pathfinder
Master of Paths Title
Meta-achievement Title: Seeker
(Plumed Scout and Plumed Trapper Armors. Earned from the reward track)
(Feathered Range and Feathered Huntmaster Armors. Can be purchased from PvP vendor)
(PvP Season 7 Battler, small, and large trophy decorations)
Two holistic changes will also be coming to PvP beginning 7.6:
Warzone matching will be updated allowing players to group up with four players max (down from eight).
Set Bonus effects on the level 75 Spoils of War gear will be disabled during PvP matches.
Life Day
Our winter seasonal event is almost upon us! Life Day will begin mid-December. Two new rewards will be available for players to get!
(Tirsa G1-F7 Mount)
(Life Day Ornate Robes. The left panel shows the default colors. The Havoc Squad red and white dye was applied to the armor in the right panel. )
Best View in SWTOR 2024
The Best View finalists have been selected! Winners will be announced soon.
Mac Launcher Update
Our technical test is still underway and we are currently gathering and responding to feedback from players who have been invited to the test. Based on the testing, we are now planning to release the Mac Launcher in the near future. We will have more updates to share soon.
Companion Mounts are coming to SWTOR
The Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ inspired Meirm Cicada Mount comes with *companion AND mini pet functionality.
As a thank you to our players, the Meirm Cicada Mount will be free to players with an active subscription anytime between November 29 – January 4!
*Not all companions are compatible with this mount. As an example, B3-S1 can’t fit!
Remember the Desert Sand and Frozen Peaks Lifter Mounts that can be earned through Dynamic Encounters? Surprise! They come with mini pet functionality too!
Freeing Inactive Character Names
We’ve been looking for opportunities to release inactive character names, and have selected 7.6 launch as the time to begin this process. If you have not logged into a character since January 1, 2024, that character name will be released into an unreserved pool and can potentially be claimed by another player when 7.6 launches. Players who want to keep their character names must log into the game before the 7.6 launch and log into each character. Players who are Subscribers at 7.6 launch will not need to take any action. Read here for more details!
Modernization
Our modernization efforts continue on with Game Update 7.6. Players will see updates done to Tython, Korriban, Hoth, and Ilum.
But wait, there’s more! Character models, specifically heads, will also see improved fidelity across the game! Players will see updates to their character via updated character textures, along with ocular specularity and with lighting, and shader improvements. Our goal was to improve the fidelity of characters across the game while keeping your character uniquely yours. Texture changes are starting in this update with Human, Chiss, Cyborg, Miralukan, Mirialan, Togruta, Rattataki, and Zabrak models.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN7JD4pTpks
Game Update 7.6 is coming early December!
Game Update 7.6 Livestream
Want to know everything coming in Game Update 7.6? Join us on November 14th at 1pm CT / 7pm UTC over on Twitch for all the details.
