STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ News

Galactic Seasons 4: “A Passage of Peace” started last month. Similar to the previous season, 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 6th - July 4th.



Week 11 (June 6th - June 13th)



Week 12 (June 13th - June 20th)



Week 13 (June 20th - June 27th)



Week 14 (June 27th - July 4th)

Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan Date: May 30th - June 6th, 2023 (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 Alderaan. 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 are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted medical supply droid and get vaccinated!

FEATURED REWARDS:

• Reputation with THORN
  
• Merciless Seeker’s Armor Set
  
• THORN Epicenter and Dark Vector Armor Sets
  
• Outbreak Response Weapons
  
• Alliance Contact - Doctor Lokin
  
• Infected Varactyl and Infected Dewback Mounts
  
• Ferocious Rakghoul Mini-pets
  
• …and more!
  

Relics of the Gree Date: June 13th - June 20th, 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: June 27th - July 4th, 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!
  

We recently hosted the Game Update 7.3: Old Wounds livestream yesterday on our
Twitch channel. The full recap can be found here.

The Public Test Server (PTS) is now open for players to check out the following content:

The Interpreter’s Retreat
Players will be returning to Voss and will be able to explore a brand new area. This new landing zone is called the Interpreter’s Retreat.

The following will be available for players to test:

• Side Missions
  
• Achievements
  
• New Voss-themed rewards
  

Shrine of Silence Flashpoint
A Voss Commando seeks help in rescuing two Mystics who disappeared in the perilous ruins of the Shrine of Silence, a mysterious place that many Voss consider to be “cursed”.

The following will be available for players to test:

• Story Mode
  
• Veteran Mode
  
• Master Mode
  
• Each will include three bosses and a bonus boss
  

This Flashpoint can be completed solo or with a group!



As always, story content will not be available on the PTS to keep the player experience spoiler free!

We have multiple threads set up so that players will be able to offer their feedback and report any bugs they may experience while on the PTS.

Additionally, we encourage players to read through and leave feedback on the following posts as these changes will be implemented with Game Update 7.3:

• Class Balance Changes
  
• Credit Economy Changes
  

We look forward to reading your feedback!

For details on how to access PTS, read here.

**Please note that PTS is provided in English only.