Star Wars: The Old Republic Dev Tracker

Game Update 7.3.1b

• To improve the new player experience, all players can now sprint at Level 1

• Speeder piloting is now working as intended on the K-NorCo B5C mount.

• Improved Mounting will allow mounting the K-NorCo B5C while moving as intended.

• Companions will now appear when dismounting the K-NorCo B5C Mount.

The Join the Fight bundle is now available on the SWTOR website and Steam! 

This bundle includes: 

• 60 days of subscription time
  • A current subscription will allow players to experience the story content including the Legacy of the Sith expansion
• 2400 cartel coins 
• The K-NorCo B5C Mount
  • This exclusive mount is rideable at level 1 so you can jump right into the fight

This bundle will be available on ...

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We are back with our third Best View in Star Wars: The Old Republic™ contest! We had a fantastic time seeing all of the entries that were submitted last time, so we’re looking forward to all the creative shots our players will be entering this year.

Starting today, players can submit screenshots taken anywhere on ten select planets. Take a screenshot of a scenic vista, a vibrant forest, a peaceful stream… and we’ll choose the screenshot that we feel captures the essence of that planet. One winner will be chosen per planet for a total of ten winning submissions. 

The winning submissions will then be turned into Stronghold decorations and distributed by the Anniversary event vendor in-game! The ten eligible planets for this contest are:

• Balmorra
• Belsavis
• Corellia
• Dantooine
• Ilum
• Nar Shaddaa
• Onderon
• Oricon
• Ruhnuk
• Voss

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Get your hands on some Cartel Coins and check out new items live in the Cartel Market this week! GEAR UP Expatriate’s Armor, Lightsaber, and Shoto Saber

(Inspired by Ahsoka)

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With Game Update 7.3.1, players may begin earning rewards from the Galactic Season 5, “Confidence in Power” and will see UI/UX updates for our overlay and HUD maps.  Details on what players can expect from this new update are below!

Galactic Seasons: Season 5, “Confidence in Power”

In previous seasons, players embarked on their storyline missions with a new companion. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons, with story progression now a part of the Galactic Seasons rewards. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. 

We are also adding new objectives that will involve companions being set to specific roles, Space Missions, and Operations...

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Galactic Season 5 will begin with the launch of Game Update 7.3.1. Once the update goes live, players will be able to make progress through the Free Reward track or the Subscriber Reward track (both tracks are available to Subscribers!) and earn new rewards. Below are the details of what players can expect from this new season!

New storytelling

In previous seasons, players embarked on their storyline missions with a new companion. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons, with story progression now a part of the Galactic Seasons rewards. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. 

In this season’s story, “Confidence in Power”, players will meet an astromech named 3V-1L, a peculiar droid who serves a mysterious Master. 3V-1L will test the player through a series of trials, to see if they are worthy of ...

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To celebrate the release of Star Wars: Ahsoka on Disney+, an armor set and lightsabers inspired by the beloved character will be debuting in Game Update 7.3.1.

(Lightsaber, and Shoto Lightsaber hilts inspired by Ahsoka. Note: The lightsabers are not exclusive to the main or offhand weapon slot.)

The Expatriate armor set, lightsaber, and Shoto Lightsaber will be released in the Cartel Market when Game Update 7.3.1 goes live.

Players can also expect an armor set inspired by Grand Admiral Thrawn to accompany all of the new items coming to the CM. We will release more details at 7.3.1’s launch on September 6th!

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Pirate Incursion
Date: September 5 - September 12 (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
• Dantooi...

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With Game Update 7.3.1, players can expect the launch of Galactic Season 5, UI/UX updates for our HUD and world maps, and special weapons and armor sets coming to the Cartel Market. Below is a brief overview of the features coming with this update. More details will be provided at a later time.

Galactic Seasons: Season 5, “Confidence in Power”

The new Galactic Season will begin with the launch of 7.3.1, so players will be able to immediately progress through the new reward track. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons. Rather than tying narrative progression to companion influence, story progression is now part of the Galactic Seasons rewards track. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. Additionally, instead of receiving a new companion, players will interact with several new characters, li...

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Game Update 7.3.1

HIGHLIGHTS 

Galactic Seasons 5 “Confidence in Power” - In this season’s story, “Confidence in Power”, players will meet an astromech named 3V-1L, a peculiar droid who serves a mysterious Master. 3V-1L will test the player through a series of trials, to see if they are worthy of the Master’s teachings of the “dark side”. Whether this is a prank or a serious threat, the player must decide how deeply they will commit to these “dark” trials to uncover the truth. More information in this article.

New “inspired by” items - Lightsabers and armor sets inspired by Ahsoka and Th...

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Galactic Season 5 will begin with the launch of Game Update 7.3.1. Once the update goes live, players will be able to make progress through the Free Reward track or the Subscriber Reward track (both tracks are available to Subscribers!) and earn new rewards. Below are the details of what players can expect from this new season!

New storytelling

In previous seasons, players embarked on their storyline missions with a new companion. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons, with story progression now a part of the Galactic Seasons rewards. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. 

In this season’s story, “Confidence in Power”, players will meet an astromech named 3V-1L, a peculiar droid who serves a mysterious Master. 3V-1L will test the player through a series of trials, to see if they are worthy of ...

Read more

Galactic Season 5 will begin with the launch of Game Update 7.3.1. Once the update goes live, players will be able to make progress through the Free Reward track or the Subscriber Reward track (both tracks are available to Subscribers!) and earn new rewards. Below are the details of what players can expect from this new season!

New storytelling

In previous seasons, players embarked on their storyline missions with a new companion. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons, with story progression now a part of the Galactic Seasons rewards. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. 

In this season’s story, “Confidence in Power”, players will meet an astromech named 3V-1L, a peculiar droid who serves a mysterious Master. 3V-1L will test the player through a series of trials, to see if they are worthy of ...

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Next week, we will be setting up our game servers to be moved over to the cloud. This is an initiative we have been testing for months beginning with moving the Public Test Server over to the cloud last year, and testing a new server on AWS in April of this year. We are thrilled to announce the next steps in this journey with our players. 

We have been making strides in our efforts to modernize and update the game. Some of the benefits of this particular migration are:

• 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 hardwar...

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Rakghoul Resurgence on Corellia
Date: August 8th - August 14th (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 Corellia. 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 a...

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The new PvP season “Reign of Glory” starts on July 18th. In addition to the new rewards coming in Season 3, we’ve made changes to the points players receive on several PvP Maps, including all Huttball Maps. We’ve also adjusted the requirements for Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions. Let’s dive into all the changes coming in Season 3!

PvP Maps

Novare Coast

• Defenders will receive 700 defender points (up from 500) when guarding a bunker.
• Defenders will receive 700 defender points when defeating an attacking player near the bunker.
• Attackers who actively capture the objective will receive 2000 attacker points (1000 for actively capturing and 1000 for any assist work player may have contributed).
• Attackers will receive 5000 attacker ...

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Next week, we will be setting up our game servers to be moved over to the cloud. This is an initiative we have been testing for months beginning with moving the Public Test Server over to the cloud last year, and testing a new server on AWS in April of this year. We are thrilled to announce the next steps in this journey with our players. 

We have been making strides in our efforts to modernize and update the game. Some of the benefits of this particular migration are:

• 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 hardwar...

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With Game Update 7.3.1, players can expect the launch of Galactic Season 5, UI/UX updates for our HUD and world maps, and special weapons and armor sets coming to the Cartel Market. Below is a brief overview of the features coming with this update. More details will be provided at a later time.

Galactic Seasons: Season 5, “Confidence in Power”

The new Galactic Season will begin with the launch of 7.3.1, so players will be able to immediately progress through the new reward track. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons. Rather than tying narrative progression to companion influence, story progression is now part of the Galactic Seasons rewards track. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. Additionally, instead of receiving a new companion, players will interact with several new characters, li...

Read more

With Game Update 7.3.1, players can expect the launch of Galactic Season 5, UI/UX updates for our HUD and world maps, and special weapons and armor sets coming to the Cartel Market. Below is a brief overview of the features coming with this update. More details will be provided at a later time.

Galactic Seasons: Season 5, “Confidence in Power”

The new Galactic Season will begin with the launch of 7.3.1, so players will be able to immediately progress through the new reward track. Season 5 introduces a new way to engage with the story told in Galactic Seasons. Rather than tying narrative progression to companion influence, story progression is now part of the Galactic Seasons rewards track. Players will unlock new story missions as they progress through the reward track, with the final mission granted at Season Level 40. Additionally, instead of receiving a new companion, players will interact with several new characters, li...

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The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event begins today and will be available until August 22nd. During these six weeks, players can test their luck and earn new rewards inspired by the spectacular High Roller Shades! 

Players can also earn new rewards, including the High Roller Skiff Mount and the fashionable High Roller Armor Set in a tradeable crate. Both of these rewards can be obtained from the Emperor’s Grace Machines located in the main areas of the Star Cluster and Club Vertica Casinos.  

High Roller Skiff Mount

In addition to these new rewards, players can also exchange their Golden Certificates for individual, untradeable pieces of the new High Roller Armor Set. Visit one of the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife vendors located at the back of the Star Cluster and Club Vertica casinos on Nar Shaddaa to get these...

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Next week, we will be setting up our game servers to be moved over the cloud. This is an initiative we have been testing for months beginning with moving the Public Test Server over to the cloud last year, and testing a new server on AWS in April of this year. We are thrilled to announce the next steps in this journey with our players. 

We have been making strides in our efforts to modernize and update the game. Some of the benefits of this particular migration are:

• 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 a...

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