STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ News

10.30.2023
In-Game Events for November 2023



Relics of the Gree Date: October 31, 2023 - November 6, 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: November 14, 2023 - November 21, 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!
  

Players can now test 7.4 content and provide initial feedback in our PTS sub-forums. Note that players will be blocked from experiencing any story content in this upcoming game update to prevent spoilers.

The following content is now available on Public Test Server:

Daily Area on Ord Mantell called Kessan’s Landing:

• Daily Missions
  
• Geothermal Shielding Missions
  
• World Boss named FR3-D0M
  
• Galactic Trade Network overhaul
  
• New Gearing levels
  

Feedback threads for all of the above content can be found on the Star Wars: The Old Republic Forums.

For details on how to access PTS read here.

Please note that PTS is provided in English only.

If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.4 Livestream-we’ve got you covered! Below is a breakdown of what we showed, including timestamps for the different segments of our livestream.

Watch the full video here.

Timestamp 00:00
Keith Kanneg, Executive Producer of SWTOR opens the stream!

Timestamp 03:55
Eric Musco, Lead Game Producer, and Jackie Ko, Community Manager go over the the topics of discussion for the stream.

Timestamp 08:46
Redeem code LotSVizla on this page to get a Shae Vizla Stronghold decoration. Players who have not previously obtained the Heta Kol decoration will also get this deco with the code.



Timestamp 12:05
Ashley Ruhl, Narrative Director, and Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, Lead Writer go over the story content, characters, Daily Area, World Boss, and Cinematic Lighting improvements coming in 7.4. Game Update 7.4’s storyline is called "Chains in the Dark". Following the showdown between Shae Vizla and Heta Kol in Game Update 7.2, players will be returning to Ord Mantell to explore a small, provincial island called Kessan’s Landing to face the Hidden Chain strike team head on.

Timestamp 16:18
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.



Timestamp 18:13
Players will be meeting some familiar faces and be introduced to a new character in their journey on Kessan’s Landing. Rass Ordo, Arn Peralun, Captain Blyes, Gizmel Gam, and Darth Krovos will be returning in 7.4 and players will be meeting Petra Nihrum, a citizen of Kessan’s Landing.

Timestamp 21:10
A new world boss is coming in 7.4! FR3-D0M will definitely keep players on their toes. 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.

Timestamp 22:10
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.

Timestamp 25:53
Beginning in 7.4, 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.



Timestamp 29:10
Joe Stramaglia, Systems Designer, discusses the 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.

Timestamp 35:11
Bryant Wood, Systems Designer, gives a breakdown of gearing changes coming in 7.4

Timestamp 41:26
Life Day will be coming in 7.4. It is our seasonal holiday event where players can hug Wookiees, throw snowballs at other players, enjoy festive decorations on the Fleet and earn new rewards. This year, we are adding the Life Day Officer armor set.

Timestamp 42:17
Specularity tech is coming to SWTOR! This new tech will allow colors in the game to look more metallic or matte. New chrome and metallic dyes will be added in 7.4. The new Suppression Trooper armor will be one of the first sets to show off the metallic black and pearlescent red dye pack that uses specularity. These dye packs can be applied to new and legacy armor sets.


(Suppression Trooper armor set - default Metallic Black / Pearlescent Red)


(Suppression Trooper armor set - Pearlescent Red / Metallic Black dye)

Other offerings coming to the Cartel Market are the Darth Nul Dualsaber, Westar 19 weapon sets, and the Defiant Maverick Armor set (inspired by Sabine Wren).



Timestamp 49:40
We showcased the Best View in SWTOR 2023 contest finalists during the stream. Winners will be announced in the near future. As a reminder, winners will have their screenshot turned into a Stronghold decoration that will be added to the Anniversary vendor when 7.4 goes live.

Players should expect the Public Test Server to open soon!

We look forward to sharing Game Update 7.4 ‘Chains in the Dark’ with all our players soon! Keep an eye on swtor.com and our social channels for future updates!

Hi everyone - Rob Denton here, President of Broadsword Online Games. Now that some time has passed, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share some details on Star Wars™: The Old Republic and Broadsword. First off, I'm thrilled that the SWTOR team has joined Broadsword. During my time at BioWare, I worked on the game (and closely with the team) for several years and helped support the 2011 launch, so it's very near to my heart.

Keith Kanneg, as the Executive Producer, sets the vision for the game, and he’ll continue to maintain the relationship with Lucasfilm Games and Electronic Arts. Keith and I will work closely together to ensure that SWTOR continues to grow, thrive and be the amazing game that you all love.

I’ll let Keith say more about Game Update 7.4, but I see a very bright future for SWTOR and our plans are already starting to take shape for new and exciting things. I have always been fond of SWTOR, and I look forward to seeing what this amazing team will create and continue to build upon in the years to come.

-Rob

Hey folks!

I couldn’t be more pleased working with Rob and the team at Broadsword on and building out future plans for SWTOR and our players. I wanted to take the opportunity to check in with all of you and give an update on where we are with Game Update 7.4. The last couple of months has been incredibly busy with us launching 7.3: Old Wounds and 7.3.1 alongside technology improvements including our migration to cloud game servers. The team has been hard at work getting Game Update 7.4 out the door, and I cannot wait for players to experience the content in it.

I’m pleased to announce that we will be hosting a livestream going over the finer details of the update on October 18th at 1:30pm CT / 6:30pm UTC over on our streaming channel. During the stream, players will be hearing from a variety of voices, including myself, and will be getting a sneak peek into everything coming in 7.4.

Very excited for the team to show off what they’ve been working on, and I’m looking forward to seeing all of you very soon.

May the Force be with you!

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

Galactic Seasons : “Confidence in Power” started with the launch of Game Update 7.3.1. Similar to previous seasons, the Daily and Weekly Season Objectives will be communicated on a month-to-month basis. Here is the list of the Season Objectives from October 3rd - October 30th.



(Hardy Armasaur Mount / Tenacious Armasaur Mount)


October 3 - 9

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.

Mousecapades

• Cause Chaos in Cantinas.
  

Liabilities of Quesh

• Track down and defeat the following high profile targets on Quesh: DS-224 Colossus (Adrenal Valley - Republic), Foreman Telleon (Imperial Mining Control - Empire), Lord Rhexa (Broga's Palace - Republic), Yanu Selke (Three Families Palace Grounds - Empire)
  

Coreward Worlds Daily Sweep

• Complete the mission: [WEEKLY] Daily Area: Black Hole multiple times or complete[WEEKLY] Daily Area: Onderon once.
  

The Distant Outer Rim

• Complete Repeatable, Exploration, or Bonus Missions while defeating enemies onBelsavis, Hoth, Rishi, or Tatooine. 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.
  

Heading the Frontline

• Complete Warzone matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

Forging Darkness

• Assemble materials into War Supplies: Invasion Forces, and then assemble Dark Project MK-1s.
  

Heart of Ruin

• Defeat the Colossal Monolith on any difficulty. (Requires a Subscription)
  

Taking Flights

• Complete Chapter VIII: Taking Flights of Knights of the Fallen Empire on Veteran difficulty or harder. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Fallen Empire)
  

October 10 - October 16

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.
  

Hold Them Down

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

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.
  

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.
  

Sparks of War

• Defeat Champion difficulty Republic and Imperial guard droids and turrets across Alderaan and Corellia.
  

Decorated Combatant

• Earn Warzone Medals (1 point per medal).
  

Legacies of the Dark and Powerful

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: The False Emperor, Legacy of the Rakata, The Battle of Ilum, or Shrine of Silence (requires content).
  

The R-4 Anomaly

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

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)
  

October 17 - October 23

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.
  

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)
  

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.

Seeking Artifacts

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

Pre-Fabulous Results

• Assemble materials into Industrial or Synthetic Prefabs and Fabricator Crystals or Designs.
  

The Coreward Worlds

• 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.
  

Legacies of the Outer Rim

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Battle of Rishi, Hammer Station, Athiss, or The Nathema Conspiracy (requires content). Cartel Warbots Defeat the Rogue Cartel Warbot World Boss on Quesh and Battledroid R4-GL on Nar Shaddaa.
  

Storming the Battlefront

• Complete Arena matches. Earn double progress for wins.
  

Lair of the Mountain Queen

• Defeat the Mutated Geonosian Queen on any difficulty. (Requires a Subscription)
  

Under Pressure

• Complete any Eternity Vault and Scum and Villainy on Veteran or Master difficulty. (Requires a Subscription)
  

October 24 - October 30

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.

Mousecapades

• Cause Chaos in Cantinas
  

Liabilities of Corellia

• Track down and defeat the following high profile targets on Corellia: Admiral Kalmic (Central Blastfield Shipyards - Republic), Jimme Weasle (Southern Government District - Empire), Lord Rashal (Northeastern Labor Valley - Republic), Prototype RK-4 Sentinel (Southwestern Labor Valley - Empire)
  

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)
  

Fielding Loyalty

• Complete Missions as a Trooper or an Agent Origin.
  

Legacies of the Force

• Complete 2 Flashpoints from the following list: Depths of Manaan, Assault on Tython, Korriban Incursion, or Secrets of the Enclave (requires content).
  

We're Not Out of This Yet

• Board your personal ship and complete 2 [HEROIC] Space Missions.
  

Clashing in the Stars

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

Quelling the Uprising B

• Complete the second group of Uprisings
  

A Dream of Empire

• Complete Chapter II: A Dream of Empire of Knights of the Fallen Empire on Veteran difficulty or harder. (Requires a Subscription and/or access to Knights of the Fallen Empire)