The SWTOR Team

We are back with our second Best View in SWTOR 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 SWTOR 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:

• Alderaan
• Coruscant
• Dromund Kaas
• Hoth
• Quesh
• Taris
• Manaan
• Rishi
• Odessen
• Iokath

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Game Update 7.1.1a

• Fixed an issue preventing the beginning of Galactic Season 3 “Luck of the Draw”. More information regarding this new season here.
• Fixed an issue where Guild Perks, Anniversary Event, and Kai Zykken vendor rotation were not active.

Nar Shaddaa Nightlife
Date: August 2nd - September 13th, 2022 (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 a rewards await all those flushed with credits.

FEATURED REWARDS:

• 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
• Ca...

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“Sa’har?”

That voice–so familiar, despite the years since she last heard it. It sounded impossibly far away, yet close enough that she swiveled her head in search of its owner.

“Sa’har–is that you?”

The voice, its edges rippling with echoes, was louder. Closer. She ran toward the sound, but her feet were heavy… like stone.

“Sa’har! I always knew you would find me. I’m… so happy to see you.”

And there he was.

Sa’har reached a trembling hand toward the brother she had not seen since she was taken to be trained by the Jedi. As her fingers inched closer, she could see her brother’s gaunt face was marred by fear, by hopelessness. Just below, a heavy, rusted chain was tangled around his neck.

But the moment Sa’har’s fingertips brushed the cold metal of his bo...

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Game Update 7.1.1

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• Galactic Season 3 ‘Luck of the Draw’ - Galactic Seasons 3 will not be starting with the 7.1.1 patch, Read details here - The new Galactic Season 3 is starting with Game Update 7.1.1. During this new season, PH4-LNX, the new Croupier Droid, will help players progress through the new reputation track, the Gambling Authority and Management Entity and earn new rewards. More details here.
• Feast of Prosperity 2022 - Starting November 1st at 12:00 PM UTC until November 29th at 12:00 PM UTC. This new edition of the Feast of Prosperity event comes with new rewards such as the Gourmand’s Favorite Weapon Set, Duuba and Gaboorga Transport Skiffs, and Feast Holo-Toy!
• Outfitter Improvements - The number of slots...

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The annual summer event, Nar Shaddaa Nightlife, is back! Test your luck at the Nar Shaddaa casinos starting August 2nd at 12:00 PM UTC until September 13th at 12:00 PM UTC.

Last year, we introduced a stylish new reward, the High Roller Shades. For the new edition of this event, we’re introducing new rewards inspired by this item: the High Roller Weapons! These new rewards can be obtainable by testing your luck on the Emperor’s Grace Slot Machine, located in the main areas of the Star Cluster and Club Vertica Casinos.

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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 Headstrong Apprentice Armor Set
Available Now!

(Weapon not included.) Imperial Reaper’s Armor Set
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With Game Update 7.1 “Digging Deeper,” players return to Elom to unearth new clues about Darth Malgus’s mysterious plans. This update also brings a new Operation–the R-4 Anomaly–as well as the Manaan Daily Area and new tactical items. Alongside the new content, we’ve improved the player’s experience with changes made to the User Interface, including additional customization options. Read below for more details!

Story Update: Digging Deeper - Discover new secrets about the motivation behind Darth Malgus’s mysterious plans and learn the fate of Sa’har Kateen, the Jedi Padawan Malgus dueled in the ancient ruins of Elom.

R-4 Anomaly Operation - In this new 8-player Operation, players take on an obscure Sith cult set on harvesting technology from an ancient weapon of terrifying...

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Game Update 7.1a

• Inquisitors who used a Boost Token AND rejoined the Empire after the Meridian Complex can now start the Veiled Threats Mission on Manaan.
• Corrected an issue preventing the Legendary Implants "Mini Shield" and "Locked and Loaded" from upgrading.
• IP-CPT no longer sometimes disappears under the floor when pulled after the group wipes in R-4 Anomaly Operation.
• The following Manaan Daily Area missions now reward 3 Daily Resource Matrices and 30 Tech Fragments:
• [Daily] Amateur Archeology
• [Daily] Deep Trouble (Republic) / [Daily] Deep Trouble (Imperial)
• [HEROIC 4] Cutting Off the Head
• [HEROIC 2+] Whisper Campaign
• [HEROIC 2+] A Trail of Breadcrumbs
• [Daily] Refined Company
• [Daily] Unwelcome Guests
• [Daily] Kolto Creation
• [Daily] Data in Isolation
• [Daily] Deep Trouble
• [HEROIC 4] Fallout
• [Daily] Preserving History
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Here is a recap of all the topics we covered during the stream.

Creative Director, Charles Boyd and Community Manager, Jackie Ko, opened the stream showing that they were able to host the stream in-person for the first time in years.

Timestamp: 4:25

Players can redeem the code LotSMalgus on this page to receive a Darth Malgus Stronghold decoration! This code will expire on August 8th, 2022, so be sure to redeem it before then.

Timestamp: 5:15

Narrative Director, Ashley Ruhl, and Lead Writer, Catilin Sullivan Kelly shared further insight into the stories of “Digging Deeper” and R-4 Anomaly. Including new characters players will meet based on their faction.

Timestamp: 13:05

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Relics of the Gree
Date: June 28th - July 5th, 2022 (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 ...

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Hello SWTOR Community,

As many of you know, Star Wars™: The Old Republic recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary this past December, which is an incredible milestone for a game. On the heels of that anniversary, we released our seventh expansion, Legacy of the Sith, in February. Our next content update for that expansion, Game Update 7.1, is slated to be released on August 2nd. This update will incorporate a host of new content and fixes, including:

• New daily mission arcs for Republic and Imperial players on the planet Manaan.
• A challenging new Operation for 8-player teams.
• Improvements to our Weapons in Outfitter system.
• Key revelations about Darth Malgus and the Sith lord whose relics he has been pursuing.

We’re excited for you to experience all of this great content next month as our work to ensure Star Wars: The Old Republic remains a best-in-class MMO continues.

Star Wars: The Old Republ...

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Nar Shaddaa Nightlife
Date: August 2nd - September 13th, 2022 (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 a rewards await all those flushed with credits.

FEATURED REWARDS:

• 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
• Ca...

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Game Update 7.1: Digging Deeper

Due to various item changes, all the GTN auctions will be marked as expired. These items will be returned to players' character mailbox which listed the sale. They can be relisted normally after the maintenance. More information in this post.

• Item removal has been pushed until the next update. GTN sales will remain active.

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• Story Update - Digging Deeper - Uncover a glimpse of Darth Malgus’s mysterious plans. In this new update, players will learn more about Malgus’s fascination with Darth Nul, as well as the...

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In a previous phase of PTS, players were able to test three of the R-4 Anomaly Operation bosses. As we head into the last phase for 7.1, players can now test out the next boss, Lady Dominique, on Story Mode.

In order to access this content on the PTS, follow the steps below:

• Copy your level 80 character over to the Public Test Server
• Head to Mek-Sha's Slugfall Harbor area
• The northernmost ship dock will have a PTS Gear Vendor to get you equipped for the Operation. The entrance to which will be located at the end of the same pier

In addition to these bosses, players can also test the Manaan Daily Area! Follow these instructions to access this daily area:

• Travel to the Manaan Invasion Zone via your Galaxy Map
• Players will land in a new area
• Near the taxi stand, players will fi...

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The second season of Galactic Seasons starts with the new Legacy of the Sith expansion. As mentioned in the Galactic Seasons 2 ‘Shadows of the Underworld’ article, the Daily and Weekly Season Objectives will be communicated on a month-to-month basis. Here is the list of the Season Objectives from June 7th - July 5th, 2022. As a note, Season 2 of Galactic Seasons will end with the 20th week on July 5th, so get in your final season levels while you can!

Week 17 (June 7th - 14th)

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The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally
Date: May 31st - June 7th (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Levels 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 rest...

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In honor of Star Wars™ Day, and to show our appreciation for all of our players in a galaxy far, far away, we're giving away the orange P1-XL droid! This droid's boxy chassis and high-visibility paint ensures that you'll never lose sight of him as he follows along in your many adventures!

Simply log in to Star Wars: The Old Republic anytime between May 3rd and May 10th and your very own mini-pet will be waiting for you in your in-game mailbox.

Promotion period runs 5/3/22 (1200 GMT) - 5/10/22 (1200 GMT).


In addition to your P1-XL minipet, players will also receive two additional benefits. First, we will be running a 50% off collection unlock sale alongside the Double XP event! Both of these will run for the same duration as the minipet login promotion.

Join us in celebrating May the 4th and as always, May the Force™ Be with You.


-The Star Wars: The Old Republic team

The second season of Galactic Seasons starts with the new Legacy of the Sith expansion. As mentioned in the Galactic Seasons 2 ‘Shadows of the Underworld’ article, the Daily and Weekly Season Objectives will be communicated on a month-to-month basis. Here is the list of the Season Objectives from June 7th - July 5th, 2022. As a note, Season 2 of Galactic Seasons will end with the 20th week on July 5th, so get in your final season levels while you can!

Week 17 (June 7th - 14th)

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The second season of Galactic Seasons starts with the new Legacy of the Sith expansion. As mentioned in the Galactic Seasons 2 ‘Shadows of the Underworld’ article, 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 3rd - June 7th, 2022.

Week 12 (May 3rd - May 10th)

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Influencing the Galaxy	Earn 25,000 Personal...

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