STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ News

[h2]Highlights[/h2][p]Cartel Market Additions
The Shadow Sentry Lightsaber, dualsaber, and armor set inspired by Star Wars: Visions™ has been added to the Cartel Market.[/p][p]Mac Launcher
A new version of the Mac launcher has been released. This version will fix the issue players were experiencing where they would get stuck on a black screen after launching the game.[/p][p]Subscriber Event
Subscriber Event tokens and the event vendor have been removed from the game.[/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][p]General[/p]

• [p]\[Environment Art: Corellia] Fixed an issue that caused a gap between various countertops and walls.[/p]
• [p]The "Encounter Completionist: Dantooine" Achievement now displays an icon in the Legacy Window.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that caused the dismount and dodge animations to play when characters are attacked while riding a creature mount.[/p]
• [p]Removed an invisible collision near the Eternity Vault entrance on Ziost Shadow.[/p]
• [p]The Isolationist Support Droid flame visual effect is now correctly aligned and projects toward the target.[/p]
• [p]\[Makeb: Empire only] The travel points now unlock automatically when a character discovers its respective area.
  Creating a Legacy" is no longer required to unlock Legacy Perks and unlocks.[/p]

[p]Wreckage on Dantooine[/p]

• [p]\[General] Added new appearances for GSI Scientists to bring some visual variety between the NPCs.[/p]
• [p]\[General] All Research Notes buffs can now be active at the same time and will persist after character death.[/p]
• [p]\[General] All scientists' appearances now match with their appropriate voices.[/p]
• [p]\[General] Fixed various areas where gaps appear in the environment or in distant objects.[/p]
• [p]\[General] Made adjustments to various areas to prevent characters from getting stuck on trees and/or rocks.[/p]
• [p]\[General] Voice lines are no longer missing from various encounters.[/p]
• [p]\[General] Special events no longer overlap in incorrect biomes.[/p]
• [p]\[General] The area tracker now consistently appears in the Sublevel Central Complex.[/p]
• [p]\[General] Fixed an issue that caused bosses to not spawn properly.[/p]
• [p]\[Achievements] The Altered Flora, Crystallized Energy, Volcanic Residue, and Benign Spores buffs are now listed as disqualifying buffs for the Orbital Core Achievement "A Core to Settle”.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Added the name for the Carrying Samples buff in its tooltip.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Mission information has been added to the tooltip for all relevant interactables.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Several broadcast messages have been added to clarify the mechanics of the encounter.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Updated the mapnotes for the encounter to be more precise.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] The Slice Control ability now only appears when there is a nearby droid to slice.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Updated the names of the Skar’kla enemies to match the mission description.[/p]
• [p]\[Acid Trip] Added more toxic pools to collect samples from.[/p]
• [p]\[Buffs] The hazard mitigation buffs, Cryogenic Mitigation/Immunity and Mycelial Inoculation/Immunity now last two hours as intended.[/p]
• [p]\[Buffs] The mitigation buffs Thermal Regulator, Emergency Chemical Purge, and Hyphal Degeneration Stim now persist for 1.5 hours (up from 30 minutes) to match the boss availability window.[/p]
• [p]\[Buffs] Characters that purchase any buffs for the first time after unlocking Legacy will no longer see the “Invalid Client Conversation” error text.[/p]
• [p]\[Caretaker Unit K-6] Damage volumes in this encounter have been adjusted to match their visual effects.[/p]
• [p]\[Caretaker Unit K-6] The mapnote now correctly displays the event location when a character is outside of it.[/p]
• [p]\[Core Overload] Mission information has been added to the tooltip when mousing over the Coolant Regulators.[/p]
• [p]\[Cryo Hazard] Doctor Kontor’s appearance now remains consistent when he spawns.[/p]
• [p]\[Data Appropriation] Additional information has been added to make the mechanics more intuitive and clear.[/p]
• [p]\[Doctor Spears, I Presume?] Dr. Spores will now dismiss his Makrin Assistants when exiting combat.[/p]
• [p]\[Fascinating] Fixed an issue that prevented mapnotes from appearing on the map.[/p]
• [p]\[Fascinating] The green interactable arrows for the step "Deploy Ginx Pheromones" are no longer active once the objective has been completed.[/p]
• [p]\[Fungal Protection] Geo Beast Larvae now spawn further apart and the damage in their range and melee attacks have been decreased.[/p]
• [p]\[Gelid Tendrils] Massive Tendrils now have an additional ranged attack.[/p]
• [p]\[Geothermal Disruption: Caustic Cascade] Fixed a small area where the biome hazard debuff was incorrectly applying to a character when they were on land.[/p]
• [p]\[Geothermal Disruption] The stronger version of the 'Contamination' debuff now has a different icon to help players distinguish between the two versions of the debuff when both are applied on a character.[/p]
• [p]\[Geothermal event] The Geo-Excision Unit Overseer now appears as intended and can be defeated in order to complete the encounter.[/p]
• [p]\[Hot Spots] The Geo Beasts and Magma readings interactables now respawn as intended.[/p]
• [p]\[Hot Spots] The Take Reading ability’s range has been extended.[/p]
• [p]\[No Spies Allowed] The Anti-Microbial Injection and Disruption Pulse abilities no longer persist during the second objective.[/p]
• [p]\[Orbital Core: G30-MN Mining Unit] The mining charges now detonate when a character uses Mad Dash.[/p]
• [p]\[Orbital Core] Fixed an issue that allowed the temporary ability bar to remain active if a player was using certain hazard protection buffs in the Orbital Core boss phase.[/p]
• [p]\[Orbital Core] The visual effect of the Magma Blast ability now matches the size of its hit indicator.[/p]
• [p]\[Petals in the Snow] This crossover event can now be triggered multiple times a day so long as the trigger conditions are met.[/p]
• [p]\[Reputation] The Hazard Protection Modules in the Dantooine Crash Site now apply the correct buffs at Friend and Hero rank.[/p]
• [p]\[Return of Doctor Spores] Enemies can no longer be maneuvered outside of the event space.[/p]
• [p]\[Spore Purifiers] Fixed an issue where the holo visual effect for the purifiers remained visible even after setting up a purifier.[/p]
• [p]\[Spore Purifiers] The range of the "Purified" buff around active purifiers has been increased.[/p]
• [p]\[Spore Purifiers] The Spore Purifiers now properly cleanse Spore-Tending Droids of their heavy Sporefall ability.[/p]
• [p]\[Spore Purifiers] Spore Tending Droids now spawn and respawn as intended.[/p]
• [p]\[Sporefall Biome] The Numbing Spores and Debilitating Spores debuffs now stack their effects correctly.[/p]
• [p]\[Sporefall Biome] Taking damage no longer interrupts use of the macrobinoculars.[/p]
• [p]\[Sporefall Biome] The path to Makrin Hollow no longer appears to loop infinitely while walking backwards.[/p]
• [p]\[Sporefall Biome] The biome debuff is now applied throughout the entire biome.[/p]
• [p]\[Thermal investigation] The Burn debuff now only applies when a character makes contact with lava.[/p]
• [p]\[Under Pressure] The fixed camera angle has been pulled back further when players control the Construction Droid.[/p]
• [p]\[Under Pressure] The Agitated Geo Beast Spawn now attack normally when they are aggro-ed.[/p]
• [p]\[Under Pressure] Mission information has been added to the tooltip for all relevant interactables.[/p]
• [p]\[Under Pressure] A nameplate has been added to the Maintenance Assistance droid.[/p]
• [p]\[Unruly Nesters] Cryo-Nesters now despawn more quickly after being captured.[/p]

[p]Dynamic Encounters[/p]

• [p]\[Ilum: Foiling Their Ambushes] Strong Republic Operative enemies now count towards this encounter’s objectives.[/p]
• [p]\[Lost Bormu] The Lost Bormu's shield now protects players from Shyrack Screecher’s Mind Shatter Ability as intended.[/p]
• [p]\[Lost Bormu] Kill credit is now granted to players even if Bormu delivers the final blow.[/p]
• [p]\[Lost Bormu] There is now an overview in the mission tracker for this encounter.[/p]
• [p]\[No Spies Allowed] The green arrows no longer persist when their objective is completed.[/p]

[p]Mission[/p]

• [p]\[\[WEEKLY]\[Priority Targets] Orbital Core has been added to the list of eligible targets.[/p]
• [p]\[Dark Heart of the Fortress] Players will no longer see a blank dialogue choice wheel when observing Hidden Chain security footage of Sa'har Kateen.[/p]
• [p]\[Dark Hearth of the Fortress] Dr. Farrus Belisk’s corpse now appears on the ground as intended.[/p]
• [p]\[Library of Nul] Talos Drellik will no longer be available as a companion on Elom while the player is there to meet him.
  Ilum and Makeb story content must be completed before the Shadow of Revan can be started.[/p]
• [p]\[Welcome to Rishi] This mission is now only obtainable after a player completes “Shadow of Revan: Prelude”.[/p]

[p]Items[/p]

• [p]The description on Research Notes now matches the timer duration of the buff.[/p]
• [p]The D0-NK, H0-NK, and L0-NK Escort Droids are no longer missing textures when previewed or placed as decorations.[/p]
• [p]The D0-NK, H0-NK, and L0-NK Escort Droids are now Bind to Legacy.[/p]
• [p]The Fitted Rugged Researcher's Chestplate and Vambraces now fit appropriately on characters using Female Body Type 2.[/p]
• [p]The Sporefall Diorama can now be sold to a vendor or on the Galactic Trade Network.[/p]

[p]UI[/p]

• [p]Updates have been to improve Mission Tracker readability. The following can be found in the Interface Editor:[/p]
  • [p]All titles and tasks font sizes can now be adjusted[/p]
  • [p]A color wheel has been added to allow players to adjust the font color of non-critical mission titles and tasks[/p]
  • [p]A color wheel has been added to allow players to adjust the background color of the Mission Tracker[/p]
  • [p]An opacity slider has been added to control how opaque the background appears[/p]
• [p]Crit path mission icons on the Galaxy Map are now purple.[/p]
• [p]The Emergency Fleet Pass and Priority Transport can now be selected and used when using the Magnify Cursor on the World Map.[/p]
• [p]Text in the Login Rewards window no longer overlaps.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that caused a second orbiting icon to appear on the mini map.[/p]
• [p]A new mission icon has been added to highlight Planetary Arc missions and now present in the World Map Legend.[/p]
• [p]The “Issue Challenge” button’s functionality has been restored.[/p]
• [p]Functionality to the Guild Conquests - Current Conquerors button has been restored.[/p]

[p]Dantooine Stronghold[/p]

• [p]Added Quick Travel points within Dantooine Stronghold.[/p]
• [p]Added Jump Points allowing players to jump up from the canyon floor.[/p]

[p]Abilities[/p]

• [p]The Tooltip of the Melting Center and Draining Center Abilities now states that they deal 4x the initial damage.[/p]

[p]Galactic Seasons 9: “Flashpoint Resurgence” started with the launch of Game Update 7.7.1! Here is a list of updated Season Objectives from January 13 - February 16.
[/p][p]Week 22 (January 13th - January 19th)[/p][p][/p][p]Week 23 (January 20th - January 26th)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Week 24 (January 27th - February 2nd)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Week 25 (February 3rd - February 9th)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Week 26 (February 10th - February 16th)[/p][p][/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Bounty Contract Week[/p][p]
Date: January 6 - January 13 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 15+[/p][p]For a limited time, the Bounty Brokers Association has opened its doors to anyone willing to take on their dangerous contracts, offering an opportunity for both seasoned and rookie hunters to prove their skills and bring crime syndicates and violent gangs to justice![/p][p]Each day, you can sign up for one standard Henchman contract and one high profile Kingpin Contract, and each may take you to a separate planet. Complete five standard contracts to unlock Kingpin missions with bigger loot! Head to the fleet now, invite your friends and visit representatives of the Association to get started on your contracts![/p][p]FEATURED REWARDS:[/p]

• [p]Reputation with the Bounty Brokers Association[/p]
• [p]Bounty Tracker’s Armor Set and Contract Hunter’s Armor Set[/p]
• [p]Assassin’s Bowcaster and Elite Tracker’s Bowcaster weapons[/p]
• [p]Lobelot, Swamp Kell Drake, and Drink Server Probe Mini-pets[/p]
• [p]BH-7X Custom Hunter Mount[/p]
• [p]…and more![/p]

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[/p][p]The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally[/p][p]
Date: January 20 - January 27 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 20+[/p][p]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.[/p][p]Despite their reputation as wild rebels whose makeshift courses disregard local districting restrictions, swoop gangs aren’t a serious threat to anyone--something all true swoop fans know! They just love adrenaline-pounding speed, sweet jumps, and big explosions, and the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally combines all three in one crowd-pleasing package. The biggest gangs on the circuit — Horizon’s Razor, the Pit Screamers, and the Blatant Beks — are ready to show their fans a great time.[/p][p]FEATURED REWARDS:[/p]

• [p]Swoop Rally Mounts (regular and gold versions)[/p]
• [p]Swoop Gang Outfits[/p]
• [p]Promotion Droid Mini-pets[/p]
• [p]Various Stronghold Decorations[/p]
• [p]…and more![/p]

[p]The SWTOR developers sit down and have a chat with Samantha Béart, the voice behind the mysterious Darth Nul.

Galactic Threads is now available with Game Update 7.8 "Pursuit of Ruin"![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p][/p][p]Galactic Threads Storyline[/p][p]The next arc in the Legacy of the Sith storyline is here! While players have delivered a decisive blow to the Hidden Chain, tensions are running high after Mandalore Shae Vizla freed Darth Malgus from his prison. Players will join several allies as they seek answers to Shae's betrayal, Darth Nul's holocron, the Hidden Chain, and the looming threat of Darth Malgus.[/p][p][/p][p]Note: Players using a French or German client will be able to play Galactic Threads with English voices and French or German subtitles. Players can opt out of beginning the storyline and waiting until the French and German voiced dialogue is added. As soon as we have an update on French and German recordings, we'll share when players can expect these to be added![/p][p]
[/p][p]Wreckage on Dantooine[/p][p]A ship of unknown origin crashed into Dantooine’s surface. The damage from the crash caused the ship’s systems to behave erratically, infinitely expanding three of the biomes it was sustaining. The multitudes of flora and fauna that were aboard the ship now threaten to overtake Dantooine's native environment.[/p][p]The Crash Site Outpost is a new area on Dantooine that level 80 players can travel to. There they will be met with new Dynamic Encounters and three unnatural biomes that were unexpectedly created by the crashed ship. Players that manage to level up the biomes completely will be able to take on a challenging 4–player boss called the Orbital Core. [/p][p]Read here for more information about this feature and the new rewards, including your very own Dantooine Stronghold, you can earn![/p][p][/p][p]PvP Season 9 "Gladiators of the Outer Rim/strong[/p][p]The next PvP season is now live and will run for 16 weeks! New rewards including an Outer Rim Runner Jetpack Mount and Gladiator Armor can be earned this season. [/p][p]
(Outer Rim Gladiator Armor)[/p][p][/p][p]Class Balance Changes[/p][p]A number of combat changes have been made in this update! Check out the patch notes for all the details. [/p][p][/p][p]Cartel Market Offerings[/p][p]The Reforged Havoc Squad Armor, Yavin Utility Bundle, and Yavin Equipment bundle are now available on the Cartel Market! [/p][p]
(Reforged Havoc Squad Armor)[/p][p][/p][p]Life Day, Anniversary Rewards/Sales, and Subscriber Login Event Reminder[/p][p]Life Day will begin December 16 and will run until January 13, 2026. Throw snowballs, hug Wookiees, and earn rewards including the new Vectron Tinsel Taxi Mount! [/p][p]
[/p][p]Anniversary Rewards/Sales[/p][p]SWTOR's 14th year anniversary event will run from December 16 until January 6, 2026 alongside a 50% off Collections Unlock and Inspired By items sales. A new T0R-14 Astromech Droid Minipet will also be available on the Anniversary vendor. Lastly, a Double XP event will begin December 23 and will run until January 3, 2026.[/p][p] (T0R-14 Astromech Droid Minipet)[/p][p][/p][p]Subscriber Login Event Reminder[/p][p]This event is now over, however, the vendor and already redeemed tokens will remain until a scheduled patch in January. Stay tuned for an exact date and be sure to use your tokens![/p][p][/p][p]What else is happening? [/p][p]Active Twitch Drop[/p][p]From today until January 6th 11:59pm CT / 6:00am UTC, watching 4 hours of live content on Twitch will grant you the Twilight Acklay Mount![/p][p]Be sure to connect your SWTOR and Twitch account through the account page on our website in order to be eligible to unlock these rewards! [/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Master the Fight: Mobile Market Bundle[/p][p]A new Master the Fight bundle is now available until January 13, 2026. This bundle includes: [/p]

• [p]180 days of fixed sub time granting 600 cartel coins per month[/p]
• [p]5500 cartel coins instantly for the account[/p]
• [p]GDU MG Droid Carrier Mount[/p]
  • [p]Companion and Mini pet compatible[/p]
  • [p]Rideable at level 1[/p]
  • [p]Base speed as fast as Speeder Rank 5[/p]
  • [p]Probe droid deploy flourish[/p]
• [p]BN-4UC GTN Access Droid Toy[/p]
• [p]BN-LTR Mail Delivery Droid Toy[/p]
• [p]BN-T0 Utility Droid Minipet[/p]
• [p]Gray / Red Vulcanized Red Dye x5 (per character)[/p]
• [p]Red Vulcanized / Gray Dye x5 (per character)[/p]

[p][/p][p]Read here for more details! 
[/p][p]We hope you enjoy Game Update 7.8 "Pursuit of Ruin"![/p]