STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ News

With Game Update 7.4, players will experience a never before seen area on Ord Mantell called Kessan’s Landing, obtain new Achievements and Reputation rewards in the Daily Area, take on the FR3-D0M World Boss, and more! Details on what players can expect from this new update are below!



“Chain in the Dark” storyline

Kessan’s Landing is a new Daily Area on Ord Mantell. Players will find that they can complete repeatable missions, and obtain new Achievements and Reputation rewards. There will also be a chain of side missions that will take players all over the galaxy, allowing them to assemble a piece of tech that will be very useful on Kessan’s Landing.

Lane Vizla’s storyline continues on!

Lane Vizla’s story continues in Game Update 7.4 in a series of missions that follows the events of Showdown on Ruhnuk (Game Update 7.2). Throughout these missions, players will be meeting up Lane Vizla herself, an expert in droid history called The Curator, and an assassin droid HK-24 unit.



New World Boss

Players are encouraged to mind their feet and keep an eye out for burning patches of plasma that FR3-D0M tends to leave on the ground during combat. There is a chance that FR3-D0M will drop a unique mount called the Mantellian Separatist Hover Turret.



Galactic Trade Network Overhaul

The GTN is completely rebuilt, making it more accessible but also familiar to players. Players will see a new advanced search section, and a more streamlined flow for claiming and selling items. More information can be found here.

Gearing Changes

All the changes coming to 7.4, can be found in this forum post!

Cinematic Lighting updates

We are activating a new character lighting tool for all cinematic content. Any cinematic content in the game currently - from class stories to world arcs to more recent expansions - will employ this new character lighting system. Some of the highlights of this system include using environment lighting for more accurate shadows, detailed self shadowing on characters, and more custom lighting control in cinematics.




New to the Cartel Market

Many offerings are coming to the Cartel Market with Game Update 7.4. Some of which are the Defiant Maverick Armor set (inspired by Sabine Wren) and the Darth Nul Dualsaber. We will be rolling out the new items on a weekly basis, so be sure to check out the Cartel Market to see what new items are available.


(Defiant Maverick Armor inspired by Sabine Wren)


(Darth Nul Dualsaber)

New enhanced dye packs that utilize specularity (how reflections are used to make a surface appear metallic, pearlescent, or matte) will also be released over time beginning 7.4 launch and these dyes specifically will only be available for a limited time. These dyes will be rotated out on a weekly basis from now until January 6, 2024. They can still be obtained through hypercrates beyond that date.


(Various specular dyes on Suppression Trooper Armor set.
From left to right - default Metallic Black/Pearlescent Red, Metallic Gold / Chrome White, Chrome White / Metallic Gold, Matte Black / Metallic Black)

A full list of Cartel Market items that will be released over time will be available at launch.

Life Day

Life Day is returning and will begin December 12th! Players will be able to obtain a new outfit called the Life Day Officer Armor.



Game Update 7.4 “Chains in the Dark” launches on December 5th!

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, ten incredible winners were selected by the development team.


Balmorra: [Nelanther / Darth Malgus]



Belsavis: [Sonicphoto/Satele Shan]




Corellia: [Shorinjin/Satele Shan]




Dantooine: [Dark-Ansewez/Tulak Hord]




Ilum: [Mathieu-R/Star Forge]




Nar Shaddaa: [NebulanKeltaz/Star Forge]




Onderon: [Cyrni/Darth Malgus]




Oricon: [HighWarlockBane/Star Forge]




Ruhnuk: [walrusRus/Star Forge]




Voss: [Shadowtwin/Darth Malgus]




When Game Update 7.4 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.





(Gilded version awarded to winners of the contest)


Congratulations to the winners, and thank you all for sharing your favorite views of SWTOR!

Players in the Asian-Pacific region have a new server to call home. The Shae Vizla APAC server is now open for all players! 

This is an exciting opportunity for all players current, returning, and new who reside in the APAC region. Our established players can enjoy the nostalgia of the game, build new communities within APAC, and offer guidance to new players. Those who will be starting their adventure for the first time will have over 12 years of content, stories, and fun to enjoy in their Star Wars™ journey.   

We’ll be playing alongside all of our players in celebration of launch. We look forward to seeing everyone on the Shae Vizla server! 

APAC server FAQ

Hi folks!

I’m back again with more Star Wars™: The Old Republic news to share with our players! Let’s get right into it. If you recall, back in April, we tested a new cloud server in the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region which was called Shae Vizla.

I am thrilled to announce the Shae Vizla server launches November 16, 2023 for early access!

We have been wanting to spin up a server in this region for quite some time now, and with our recent technological upgrades, it is now possible to make this a reality. Over the last year, we’ve updated our launcher, upgraded the game client to 64-bit, and recently we’ve migrated all of our game servers to the cloud. All of these are a huge win for us as we continue to modernize our infrastructure enabling us to open up new areas, improve performance, and make it easier to deliver new content and manage the overall game.

This is an exciting opportunity for all players in the APAC region, whether you’re current, returning, or brand new! Shae Vizla will be a new server with no transfers available at launch. This will allow us to monitor the health of the server’s economy and simultaneously provide a space for players who want to start on a clean slate or who have never played before. In essence, opening a new server this way will feel like a new launch. Our established players can enjoy the nostalgia of the game, build new communities within APAC, and offer guidance to new players. Those who will be starting their adventure for the first time will have over 12 years of content, stories, and fun to enjoy in their Star Wars™ journey.

Now onto the launch details for Shae Vizla:

• The new server launches for Subscribers on November 16th at 1pm CT / November 17th at 6am AEDT.
• Subscribers will have exclusive access to the server for 24 hours before it is opened to all players.
  
• We are offering early access to subscribed players so they have the first chance to obtain their preferred character and Guild names.
  
• Players looking for an opportunity to subscribe can take advantage of our new Join the Fight bundle that includes 60 days sub, 2400 Cartel Coins, and the exclusive K-NoCo B5C mount that is rideable at level 1!
  
• The server will be open to all players on November 17th at 1pm CT / November 18th at 6am AEDT
• Devs will be out and about on the server alongside everyone!
  

I’m very pleased that we can open a server in the APAC region and work towards creating other opportunities for more players to experience a game we all love. I look forward to seeing you all on the Shae Vizla server when we go live!

-Keith Kanneg, Executive Producer of Star Wars™: The Old Republic

APAC Server FAQ is below. An FAQ for new players is also provided following the APAC list.

Where is the Shae Vizla APAC server located?

It is located in Sydney AU, same as when we opened it for testing earlier this year.

If I already created a character, can I transfer it over to the new Shae Vizla server?

Transfers will not be available at launch. Players can choose to create a new character and start from level 1 or use a level boost. We will be monitoring and observing how the community establishes its own identity, Guilds, and economy. We intend to open transfers at a later time. Timing is dependent upon our overall status review of the server at that time.

Will players be able to boost their characters to 70 or 80?

Yes. We are not removing that existing functionality from the server. The following boosts can be used:

• Master’s Datacron and Equipment
  
• Commander’s Character Token
  
• Commander’s Compendium (for companions)
  

How will Galactic Seasons work on the new server?

Players will find that Galactic Seasons 5 “Confidence in Power'' will be active on Shae Vizla until January 24, 2024. It will have the same end date as the other live servers, but will run for a shorter period of time.

Will my Legacy be available on the new server?

No, as that requires a character transfer, but players can use the same Legacy name.

Will I have to purchase all the perks again?

Any unlock that is an ACCOUNT WIDE unlock will be available on the Shae Vizla server, consistent with how the rest of the game works today.

How will Strongholds work?

If Strongholds were purchased with Cartel Coins, they will need to be unlocked on the new server, however, the price will be 0 credits and no additional Cartel Coins. If a Stronghold was purchased with credits, they will need to be repurchased with credits. In both cases, players will be unlocking or repurchasing a brand new Stronghold.

New to SWTOR?

Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively-multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven Star Wars™ saga. you create your own hero based on the classic Star Wars roles, including Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters, Smugglers, and more.

SWTOR offers both solo and grouped content, main storyline, class and planetary specific missions, Guilds, Strongholds that can be decorated, a Players vs. Player (PvP) mode, and six expansions of content that extends beyond your class storyline.

There is over a decade of content to enjoy and experience, and we are thrilled you want to begin your journey in a galaxy far, far away.

How do I create an account?

If you do not already have an account, you can create one here!

How can I download the game?

SWTOR can be downloaded using our own launcher or via Steam.

What are the system requirements?

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later – 64-bit
  
• Processor: AMD: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
  
• Intel: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or better
  
• Memory: 6 GB VRAM
  
• 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
  

What Origin Stories (classes) are available?

There are eight Origin Stories that players can choose to play between the Republic and Empire factions.

Republic

• Jedi Knight
  
• Jedi Consular
  
• Trooper
  
• Smuggler
  

Empire

• Sith Warrior
  
• Sith Inquisitor
  
• Bounty Hunter
  
• Imperial Agent
  

Each Origin Story has its own storyline and group of unique companions associated with it. Players can create their own custom characters and choose from a variety of Combat Styles to suit their playstyle before embarking onto their adventures.

What group content is available in SWTOR?

Players can group up with friends or other players who can become friends to take on the challenges of Flashpoints, Uprisings, and Operations.

Flashpoints are stand-alone, story-driven missions that call on a group of players to band together to complete them.

Uprisings are fast paced, high-action, repeatable group missions that are much like regular Flashpoints, although generally more compact in scope.

Operations are large-scale multi-group missions where you will join your Republic or Imperial allies to confront the most dangerous threats in the galaxy. Each story-driven Operation is available to both allegiances and is designed to challenge groups of either eight or sixteen players to use their skills, wits, and teamwork to ensure that they successfully complete the mission while still being accessible to newcomers to the genre.

Are there difficulty modes available?

Yes! SWTOR has three modes that players can choose from to experience story and grouped content.

Story Mode
Story Mode is the easiest difficulty level and is the fastest way to experience the story.

Veteran Mode
Designed for players looking for more of a challenge. The enemies will be tougher, but the rewards will be greater as you work as a team to come out victorious.

Master Mode
Requiring both patience and skill, Master Mode will need a balanced group of players with powerful gear and require players to have reached max level to complete.

Is there a PvP mode in SWTOR?

There is! Players can join PvP Arena, Warzone, or Galactic Starfighter queues.

8v8 Warzones make up the majority of player vs. player matches. Victory is achieved by completing various objectives.

4v4 Arenas are a Last Team Standing Warzone in which you have only one goal: to eliminate all players on the opposing team.

Galactic Starfighter lets players take part in flight PvP matches. Players can take part in a variety of roles with different Starfighter ships, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. As players progress they’ll earn upgrades and customization options for each of their ships to build the ultimate Starfighter.

You mentioned Guilds?

Players can join an existing Guild or start their own! Guilds are a fantastic way to experience group content, socialize with and learn from other players, and receive a boost to the amount of experience points you earn while leveling. Each Guild can have their own Flagship, participate in Conquest, and decorate their very own Stronghold.

What are Strongholds?

Your personal home in the Star Wars™ galaxy. Players can purchase a variety of Strongholds with credits, Cartel Coins, or Galactic Seasons tokens. Each Stronghold is unique in design and can be decorated with thousands of items that can be purchased, earned, or found out in the universe.

What does Legacy mean?

Players can create their own family dynasty through the Legacy System, unlocking new skills, items, and other character options that were previously unavailable. As players progress through the game, there are a variety of achievements, titles, class and companion unlocks and much more that become accessible to all of your characters once obtained.

Galactic Seasons : “Confidence in Power” started with the launch of Game Update 7.3.1. Here is the list of the Season Objectives from November 14th - December 18th.


(Loth-cat Kitten Pet)

November 14 - 20

Daily

• Influencing the Galaxy - Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Weekly Complete any 7/11

• March Across the Galaxy - Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Gathering the Seeds
Obtain Dark Spores by completing Daily Objectives, Season Objectives, Season Reward Track, Flashpoints, Uprisings, Operations, or defeating enemies across the Galaxy.

• Daily Objectives grant 2 Dark Spores
  
• Season Objectives grant 10-15 Dark Spores
  
• Some Reward Track levels grant Dark Spores
  
• Flashpoints grant 2-4 Dark Spores
  
• Uprisings grant 3-5 Dark Spores
  
• 8 Player Operations grant 12-18 Dark Spores
  
• 16 Player Operations grant 14-24 Dark Spores
  
• Lair Bosses (including Event Lair Bosses) grant 2-6 Dark Spores
  

Combat outside of the above content without a companion is prone to produce higher yields of Dark Spores. Speaking with an 'Informative Jawa' on the Fleet may offer aid in locating Dark Spores.

Planting the Darkness

• Turn in Dark Spores to 3V-1L on the Fleet to earn Reputation with The Master's Top Secret Army.
  

Supplying the War Effort

• 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.
  

Seat of the Empire Daily Sweep

• Complete the mission: [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Ziost multiple times or complete [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Yavin and [WEEKLY] The Enemy Within once.
  

Dealings in Hutt Space

• Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions while defeating enemies across Makeb, Nar Shaddaa, Quesh, Voss, Darvannis, or Ossus. To locate Exploration Missions throughout the Galaxy, check 'Show Exploration Missions' on the World Map Legend.
  

Peace or Power

• Complete Missions as a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior Origin.
  

Decorated Combatant

• Earn Warzone Medals (1 point per medal).
  

Clashing in the Stars

• Complete Galactic Starfighter matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

Ascension

• Complete Chapter V: Ascension of Knights of the Eternal Throne on Veteran difficulty or harder. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Eternal Throne)
  

Coordinated Actions

• Complete Karaggas's Palace, Explosive Conflict, Dread Fortress, The Ravagers on Story difficulty (Requires a Subscription)
  

November 21 - 27

Daily

• Influencing the Galaxy - Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  
  

Weekly Complete any 7/11

• March Across the Galaxy Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Mousecapades

• Cause Chaos in Cantinas
  

Still Got It

• 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)
  

This Will Do Nicely

• Affect enemies with destructible pipes, tanks, canisters, and capacitors found throughout the Galaxy.
  

Ace of the Armada

• Board your personal ship and complete 3 Space Missions.
  

Serenity or Passion

• Complete Missions as a Jedi Consular or a Sith Inquisitor Origin.
  

Sparks of War

• Defeat Champion difficulty Republic and Imperial guard droids and turrets across Alderaan and Corellia.
  
• Storming the Battlefront Complete Arena matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

The Nightmare of Voss

• Defeat the Nightmare Pilgrim World Boss on Voss.
  

Fearsome Foes

• Defeat Dread Pirate Karvoy on Mek-sha and R8-X8 on Ossus. (Requires a Subscription)
  

Wrath and Ruin

• Complete Chapter I: Wrath and Ruin of Knights of the Eternal Throne on Veteran difficulty or harder. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Eternal Throne)
  

November 28 - December 4

Daily

• Influencing the Galaxy - Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Weekly Complete any 7/11

• March Across the Galaxy - Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Mousecapades

• Cause Chaos in Cantinas.
  

I Have Your Back

• Defeat non-player enemies across the Galaxy with any Companion in a Damage Role. (This does not progress through Warzones, Galactic Starfighter, Flashpoints, or Operations)
  

For the Right Price

• Complete Missions as a Smuggler or a Bounty Hunter Origin.
  

Supplying the War Effort

• 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.
  

Capitals of Dichotomy

• 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.
  

Legacies of the Outer Rim

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Battle of Rishi, Hammer Station, Athiss, or The Nathema Conspiracy (requires content).
  

Clashing in the Stars

• Complete Galactic Starfighter matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

Heading the Frontline

• Complete Warzone matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

The Eternal Champion

• Complete all 10 rounds of the Mayhem at the Arena Grand on Zakuul. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Fallen Empire)
  

Coordinated Actions

• Complete Karaggas's Palace, Explosive Conflict, Dread Fortress, The Ravagers on Story difficulty (Requires a Subscription)
  

December 5 - December 11

Daily

• Influencing the Galaxy - Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Weekly - Complete any 7/11

• March Across the Galaxy - Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Gathering the Seeds
Obtain Dark Spores by completing Daily Objectives, Season Objectives, Season Reward Track, Flashpoints, Uprisings, Operations, or defeating enemies across the Galaxy.

• Daily Objectives grant 2 Dark Spores
  
• Season Objectives grant 10-15 Dark Spores
  
• Some Reward Track levels grant Dark Spores
  
• Flashpoints grant 2-4 Dark Spores
  
• Uprisings grant 3-5 Dark Spores
  
• 8 Player Operations grant 12-18 Dark Spores
  
• 16 Player Operations grant 14-24 Dark Spores
  
• Lair Bosses (including Event Lair Bosses) grant 2-6 Dark Spores
  

Combat outside of the above content without a companion is prone to produce higher
yields of Dark Spores. Speaking with an 'Informative Jawa' on the Fleet may offer aid in
locating Dark Spores.

Peace or Power

• Complete Missions as a Jedi Knight or a Sith Warrior Origin.
  

Serenity or Passion

• Complete Missions as a Jedi Consular or a Sith Inquisitor Origin.
  

Seeking Artifacts

• Uncover artifacts and other lost treasures with your Seeker Droid across Alderaan, Tatooine, Hoth, and Makeb.
  

Reaches of Unknown and Wild Space

• 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.
  

Legacies of the Ambitious and Deceitful

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Objective Meridian (requires content), A Traitor Among the Chiss (requires content), Kaon Under Siege, or Blood Hunt.
  

Sparks of War

• Defeat Champion difficulty Republic and Imperial guard droids and turrets across Alderaan and Corellia.
  
• Capital Punishment Defeat The First on Dromund Kaas and SD-0 on Coruscant.
  

Brawl with Kithrawl

• Defeat Kithrawl on Ruhnuk. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Legends of the Sith)
  

The R-4 Anomaly

• Make progress in Operation: R-4 Anomaly by defeating bosses on any difficulty. (Requires a Subscription)
  

December 12 - 18

Daily

• Influencing the Galaxy - Earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Weekly Complete any 7/11

• March Across the Galaxy - Earn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.
  

Planting the Darkness

• Turn in Dark Spores to 3V-1L on the Fleet to earn Reputation with The Master's Top Secret Army.
  

Cover Me

• Defeat non-player enemies across the Galaxy with any Companion in a Heal Role. (This does not progress through Warzones, Galactic Starfighter, Flashpoints, or Operations)
  

Mousecapades

• Cause Chaos in Cantinas.
  

Supplying the War Effort

• 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.
  

Seeking Artifacts

• Uncover artifacts and other lost treasures with your Seeker Droid across Alderaan, Tatooine, Hoth, and Makeb.
  

Legacies of the Underworld

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Directive 7, Mandalorian Raiders, Cademimu, or Spirit of Vengeance (requires content).
  

Legacies of Revan

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Maelstrom Prison (Republic only), Taral V (Republic only), The Foundry (Empire only), or Boarding Party (Empire only). Seat of the Empire Daily Sweep Complete the mission: [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Ziost multiple times or complete [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Yavin and [WEEKLY] The Enemy Within once.
  

Sweeping Manaan and Ruhnuk

• Complete the mission: [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Manaan or [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Ruhnuk. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Legends of the Sith)
  

The Eternal Champion

• Complete all 10 rounds of the Mayhem at the Arena Grand on Zakuul. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Fallen Empire)