STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ News

If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.7.1 Livestream, don't worry! Below is a VOD and breakdown of what we showed for the different segments of our livestream.

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Active Twitch Drop

From now until August 13th, watching 1 hour of live content on Twitch will grant you the Coruscant Poster Decoration!  


At 7.7.1 launch, players will need to watch 4 hours of live Twitch content to get their hands on the TF-6 Striker Mount. 

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! 
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Update on story content 

The next story arc will be coming soon! We are working to put the final touches on these storylines and get them into your hands as soon as possible. Galactic Threads is targeted for Game Update 7.8 with Master’s Enigma to follow in 7.8.1. Should this schedule change at all, we will communicate updates on our social channels and forums. 

We are also continuing to work on Date Night content. In Game Update 7.8.1, we are targeting to release two Date Night Missions featuring Kira Carsen and Torian Cadera. We will go into further details on these missions in the game update’s respective livestream. 



Galactic Season 9 “Flashpoint Resurgence”

Galactic Season 9 will begin at 7.7.1 launch and run for 26 weeks. Kai Zykken needs your help once more as a new version of Czerka Combat Enhancers needs to be tested. These new enhancers can be used upon entering Flashpoints and can provide two new buffs.

Experimental Repulsor Field - Grants a temporary Ability Bar that will allow you to lift an enemy and throw them into another. 

Projectile Probes - Two probes will accompany you through the Flashpoint firing projectiles towards enemies while you are in combat. 

Season Rewards

Titles and Labels 

• Legacy Title: Ancient
  
• Legacy Title: Ambitious
  
• Character Title: The Rebel
  
• Character Title: Resurged
  
• Stronghold Label: Headquarters
  
• Stronghold Label: Inner Sanctum
  

Weapons and Armor

• Collapsible and themed weapons
  
• Commandant’s Armor Set
  
• Ascendant Admiral Armor Set
  

Mounts

• Verdier Econex B1/P1 Mounts
  
• Verdier Luxline Mount
  
• Minas Stinger Mount
  
• Minas Bee Mount
  
• Minas Mud Dauber Mount
  

(Verdier Econex B1/P1 Mounts)

(Verdier Luxline Mount)

(Minas Stinger Mount / Minas Bee Mount)

(Minas Mud Dauber Mount)

A variety of decorations can also be earned during the season and will be detailed in a Galactic Season article closer to launch. 

The Meta Achievement Reward is the T7-01 Rugged Customization



System QoL Updates

Activity Finder 

Improvements to the UI and functionality of the Activity Finder Window have been made that focuses on more support for Combat Styles. Via a new Group Role dropdown, players will be able to choose all roles they are eligible for in the Group tab including the roles from both Combat Styles. They will be able to change their Combat Style while in queue and when a queue pops, players will be able to see the role they have been assigned. Players will need to be cognizant of the Loadouts they are using and update as needed.

In addition to the above updates, a new Galactic Season Flashpoint Resurgence queue will be added to the window. Every week that Galactic Season 9 is active, this special queue will have 1 or 2 Veteran Flashpoints that match the weekly objectives. Players can also join normal queues if they want. 

Players can earn the Daily Reward Bonus and Weekly Mission credits even if they do not select every piece of content in the filter. In the Activity Finder UI, players will see two numbers next to each other to explain this information as the following (total available pieces of content // minimum number selected to receive rewards).  

Flashpoint Cutscene Skip

Players that enter most Veteran or Master Mode Flashpoint via Activity Finder will no longer need to spacebar through cinematic scenes. The cinematics will be replaced with a brief fade to black. In instances where players would typically make a Light or Dark side choice, a default choice will be made for players and Light/Dark points will not be granted. Should players want to experience the cinematics in a Veteran or Master Mode Flashpoint, they can manually walk into the phase. 

As a general note, loot from Flashpoint boss drops have been improved for players under level 75. 

Combat Updates

We are continuing with our audit of the default granted abilities and will be focusing on Mercenary/Commando, Operative/Scoundrel, and Sorcerer/Sage. There will also be a handful of other balance updates in 7.7.1. Examples are: 

• Assassin/Shadow - Level 73 ability tree option Avoidance/Celerity now reduces the cooldown of Force Speed by 7s.
  
• Operative/Scoundrel - Level 60 ability Exfiltrate/Scamper cooldown changed from 8s to 7s.

A full list will be posted in the 7.7.1 patch notes as we get closer to launch. 

Security Key Updates

Players who have a Security Key tied to their account will only receive their Cartel Coin grants if they were active in the last 29 days. We will not be removing coins that have already been granted. 

To add a Security Key to your SWTOR account, go to your account page on our website. Commonly used authenticators can be used.   

F2P/Preferred Improvements

More changes have been made to improve the F2P experience. Previous updates that have gone into the 7.x patches include: 

• All players now being able to sprint at Level 1
  
• All players can train speeder piloting at level 10
  
• Added a mount onboarding mission to guide new players to a speeder vendor
  

In 7.7.1, F2P/Preferred players will be able to: 

• Gain access to companion customizations
  
• Gain access to use Legacy Titles
  
• Earn Rest XP
  
• Gain the first Cargo Bay for free
  
• Use the Hide Head slot
  
• Withdraw more credits from Escrow when using Cartel Coins
  

In addition to the above, all account types will have access to all quickbars. 

Artifact Authorization Update

Beginning in Game Update 7.7.1, any piece of gear under level 80 will not require Artifact Authorization. 

Level 80 purple or gold gear that will require Artifact Authorization are: 

• All 7.0 purple gear
  
• Legendary Implants
  
• Hyde and Zeek’s purple enhancements
  
• Grade 10/11 Reusable Medpacs, Stims, and Adrenals
  

Subscriber Only Log In Rewards

From September 9 to December 9, 2025, active Subscribers will notice a new type of Log In Reward in the form of a currency. Subscribers who log in at least four times a week will receive this currency and will be able to redeem it at a special vendor that carries gameplay focused rewards. These rewards can range from purchasing endgame game or leveling gear, special XP and crafting boost, etc… There will also be a unique companion customization reward on the vendor inspired by the Disney+ series Andor™ that can be used on companion droids 2V-R8 and C2-N2.

Feast of Prosperity

SWTOR’s annual fall event returns October 7, 2025! A plethora of new rewards are coming to the Feast of Prosperity event. 
(Banquet Hanging Light)

(Grand Feast Mantel / Regal Wall Shelf)

(Decorations from left to right: Banquet Sculpture, Drinking Banquet Guest (Standing), Banquet Guest (Sitting), Regal Banquet Side Table, Bothan Banquet Guest (Sitting), Banquet Guest (Standing), Grand Feast Carpet (Red))

(Feast Attendee Robe / Feast Attendee Robe (with Scarf) / Feast Attendee Headwrap)


Cartel Market Offerings

A new hairstyle customization, head accessory, and outfit inspired by the Disney+ series Andor™, and an Imperial Scout Mount will be coming to the Cartel Market in 7.7.1. 

(Brushback hairstyle)

(Nightfall Operative Glasses)

(PAV-11 Imperial Scout Mount)

Cartel Market Sales

Beginning July 30, 2025, there will be a variety of category sales on the Cartel Market ranging between 30-90% off. Below is the current category sales schedule: 

• July 30 – Mounts
  
• August 11 – Tunings, Toys, and Crystals 
  
• August 23 – Weapons
  
• September 4 – Armor
  
• September 16 - Decorations

Character Selection Modernization 

Our modernization efforts continue across the game. The character select screen has received improved lighting and a new Depth of Field update that keeps the focus on the player character. 



Character Modernization Updates 

We are now moving on to modernizing other species. The face definition and texture smoothing that was implemented in Game Update 7.7 has been added to Rattataki. We are also fixing the Dark Side corruption issues some players saw with skin colors turning overly pale. 

(Example of face definition and texture smoothing for Rattataki)

Additionally, we unlocked hundreds of hair and montral color options to character customization for Cathar, Chiss, Cyborg, Human, Miraluka, Mirialan, Togruta, and both Imperial and Republic Zabraks. 





Updates on DirectX 12

The team now has a functioning version of the game on DX12! Our next steps are to upgrade UI technology and implement baseline shader. We intend on working toward releasing a Technical Alpha on the Public Test Server in the not too distant future. We will communicate further details on the timeline of this test when the team makes further progress. We are very excited for this upgrade to come to SWTOR!

Game Update 7.7.1 “Flashpoint Resurgence” will be coming late August 2025!  

The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event begins July 8 and will run until August 19, 2025. If this is your first time participating in the event, you will want to head over to the Republic or Imperial Fleet. A floating mission terminal located in the connecting corridors of the Fleet will grant you a mission that will send you to the Star Cluster (Republic) or Club Vertica (Imperial) Casinos on Nar Shaddaa. There are three different slot machines that players can test their luck on.

Smuggler’s Luck

The Smuggler’s Luck slot machine requires a Smuggler’s Casino Chip, purchasable from any Hospitality Droid for 5,000 credits. Players have a chance to earn Casino Chips for Smuggler’s Luck and Kingpins’ Bounty machines and Golden Certificates (a special type of currency that can be taken to the event vendors to gain exclusive rewards). Additionally, by playing this slot machine, players will also have a chance to earn the “Feeling Lucky” Buff. This Buff boosts the chances of winning from the other types of slot machines - Kingpin’s Bounty and Emperor’s Grace.

Kingpin’s Bounty

The chips required to use this can either be won from the Smuggler’s Luck slot machine or bought for 100,000 credits. Players will be able to win Kingpin’s Bounty Casino Chips, Golden Certificates, Cartel Certificates, Emperor’s Grace chips, and rewards from this machine. This machine also offers players a chance at receiving the “Good Karma” buff that increases their chances of winning on Kingpin’s Bounty and Emperor’s Grace. Chances are increased when you have the Feeling Lucky Buff or increased further if you have the Good Karma Buff.

Emperor’s Grace

Emperor’s Grace has the highest priced Chip at 7.5 million credits a piece but rather unique rewards that can only be won while playing on this machine such as the High Stakes Squadron Helmet and High Roller Skiff Mount. Players can also obtain Golden Certificates and Cartel Certificates as common prizes. Chances of winning are increased when you have the Feeling Lucky Buff and when you have Good Karma, these effects stack for the best chances of winning when you have both buffs.

Max Bet Machines

Each Machine also comes in a Max Bet version exclusive to the VIP Lounge on the Fleet, with higher win rates and exclusive prizes! The chips required to use these can be purchased with credits or non-Max Bet chips from the Hospitality Vendors. Access with the VIP Lounge Wristband can be acquired from the Cantina Vendor on the Fleet.

Mechanical Updates

The following changes are being made to the event for 2025!

All Chips are now Legacy Currency

• As you login to your character you character currency will be converted to legacy currency to be accessible on all characters.
  
• This can cause the currency to go over the cap - this will prevent you from gaining more chips until you spend them so if you go over the cap remember you can turn them into Max Bet Chips at the Hospitality Vendors in the VIP area of the Fleet!
  
• Most Chip Currency limits have also been increased! All normal chips are now capped at 1,000,000 and all Max Bet chips are capped at 100,000.
  

Drop Rates for Emperor’s Casino Chip has been increased in Master Flashpoints, Veteran Operations, and Master Operations!

You can not lose on Emperor’s Grace and Emperor’s Grace Max Bet Machines.

Lucky and Good Karma buffs:

• Now both are 10 minutes long so you no longer need to get them in a specific order to maximize effectiveness on the Emperor’s Grace machines.
  
• Only removed by the timer running out or from a successful Jackpot! Jackpots on Smuggler’s Luck do not remove Lucky or Good Karma.
  
• The effect cannot be reapplied until the timer runs out or it is removed by a Jackpot, so if you lose it you’ll need to get it again.
  

Winning Chips:

• Like past iterations you can get your Chip back from the machine instead of winning.
  • This no longer counts as a win.
    
  • It does not play the win visual effects or grant achievement progress
    
  • All machines have a chance of giving your Chip back now.
• It is possible to get the Chips from the next tier machine
  
• It is possible to get the Max Bet Chip for the current tier machine
  
• Max Bet machines can give Chips for the next tier Max Bet machine.
  

New Achievements have been added for playing on all machines.

Rewards

Below is a breakdown of the new offerings that have been added this year.

Smugger’s Luck Max Bet

• Smuggler’s Trained Vine Cat Mount
  
• Smuggled Sithspawn Mini-pet
  

Kingpin’s Bounty Max Bet

• Fiery Grefna Mount
  
• Vixian Youngling Mini-pet
  

Emperor’s Grace and Emperor’s Grace Max Bet

• Iridescent Varactyl Mount
  
• Emperor's Pritarr Cub
  
• Supernova Helmet
  

(Supernova Helmet)

Golden Certificate Vendor

• Luxury Ice Tromper Mount
  
• Pocket Orlax Mini-pet
  
• Golden Certificate Vendor costs have been updated to reflect the increase in Golden Certificates from Emperor’s Grace.
  

A full list of event rewards and where to get them:

Smuggler’s Luck

• Smuggler's Luck Chip
  
• Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Max Bet Smuggler's Luck Chip
  
• Golden Certificate
  
• Smuggler’s Luck Max Bet
  

Max Bet Smuggler's Luck Chip

• Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Max Bet Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Golden Certificate
  
• Smuggler's Trained Vine Cat
  
• Smuggled Sithspawn
  

Kingpin’s Bounty

• Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Golden Certificate
  
• Cartel Certificate
  
• Max Bet Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Emperor's Grace Chip
  
• Vectron Wraith
  
• Phrojo Nuray
  
• Kingpin's Predator
  
• Kingpin's Rancor
  

Kingpin’s Bounty Max Bet

• Max Bet Kingpin's Bounty Chip
  
• Vixian Youngling
  
• Fiery Grefna
  
• Max Bet Emperor's Grace Chip
  
• Golden Certificate
  
• Cartel Certificate
  
• Emperor's Chip
  
• Vectron Wraith
  
• Phrojo Nuray
  
• Kingpin's Predator
  
• Kingpin's Rancor
  

Emperor’s Grace

• Emperor's Grace Chip
  
• Golden Certificate
  
• Cartel Certificate
  
• Max Bet Emperor's Grace Chip
  
• Emperor's Pritarr Cub
  
• Iridescent Varactyl
  
• Supernova Helmet
  
• High Stakes Squadron Helmet
  
• High Roller Sunglasses
  
• Vectron Magnus
  
• Replica C1-4W
  
• High Roller Blaster
  
• High Roller Assault Cannon
  
• High Roller Dual Saber
  
• High Roller Blaster Rifle
  
• High Roller Lightsaber
  
• High Roller Sniper Rifle
  
• Lucky Pritarr Mount
  
• Shimmering Ginx
  
• Fiery Grefna Chick
  
• Proud Pritarr Cub
  
• High Roller Skiff Mount
  
• High Roller Armor Set
  

Emperor’s Grace Max Bet

• Golden Certificate
  
• Cartel Certificate
  
• Emperor's Pritarr Cub
  
• Iridescent Varactyl
  
• Supernova Helmet
  
• High Stakes Squadron Helmet
  
• High Roller Sunglasses
  
• Vectron Magnus
  
• Replica C1-4W
  
• High Roller Blaster
  
• High Roller Assault Cannon
  
• High Roller Dual Saber
  
• High Roller Blaster Rifle
  
• High Roller Lightsaber
  
• High Roller Sniper Rifle
  
• Lucky Pritarr Mount
  
• Shimmering Ginx
  
• Fiery Grefna Chick
  
• Proud Pritarr Cub
  
• High Roller Skiff Mount
  
• High Roller Armor Set
  

Golden Certificate Vendor

• Kingpin's Jacket
  
• Kingpin's Boots
  
• Kingpin's Gloves
  
• Kingpin's Fedora
  
• Kingpin's Pants
  
• Kingpin's Belt
  
• Kingpin's Wristguards
  
• HK Hutt Enforcer Customization
  
• Doc Customization 10
  
• Elara Dorne Customization 10
  
• Mako Customization 10
  
• G07-DY
  
• Holo Slot Machine
  
• Tharan Cedrax Customization 10
  
• Vectron Opus
  
• Kingpin's Blaster Pistol
  
• Kingpin's Assault Cannon
  
• Kingpin's Lightstaff
  
• Kingpin's Blaster Rifle
  
• Kingpin's Lightsaber
  
• Kingpin's Sniper Rifle
  
• T7 Customization 7
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Top
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Boots
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Covert Gloves
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Trendy Pants
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Sash
  
• Nightlife Socialite's Wristguards
  
• Kingpin's Rancor
  
• Vectron Magnus
  
• Pearlescent Cruiser
  
• Gambler's Party Floor
  
• Gambler's Bar
  
• Gambler's Mic Stand
  
• Dynamic Underworld Ceiling Light (Blue)
  
• Dynamic Underworld Ceiling Light (Red)
  
• Dynamic Underworld Ceiling Light (Yellow)
  
• Kingpin's Rancor
  
• Gamorrean Bodyguard Contract
  
• Taxidermy: Acklay Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Asharl Panther Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Horranth Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Pritarr Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Gundark Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Voreclaw Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Taxidermy: Wampa Head (Gold Plaque)
  
• Concert Stage
  
• Electrical Wall
  
• Floor Trap - Fire
  
• Aqualish Gambler
  
• Arcone Patron
  
• Kitonak Musician
  
• Nikto Patron (Female)
  
• Rodian Patron (Female)
  
• Snivvian Patron
  
• Talz Bouncer
  
• Weequay Patron
  
• Disguise Terminal: Bith Band
  
• Kingpin's Grigna
  
• Floor Trap - Blast Pad
  
• Floor Trap - Frost
  
• High Roller Chestplate
  
• High Roller Boots
  
• High Roller Gauntlets
  
• High Roller Helmet
  
• High Roller Robes
  
• High Roller Belt
  
• High Roller Bracers
  
• Secret Agent Dye Module
  
• Shady Gambler Dye Module
  
• Luxury Icetromper
  
• Pocket Orlax
  

Cartel Certificate Vendor

• Medical Droid (Imperial)
  
• Medical Droid (Republic)
  
• Flag: Beneficent Hutt
  
• Potted Plant: Green Bush
  
• Potted Plant: Large Fern
  
• Topiary Tree (Gumdrop)
  
• Potted Tree: Autumn
  
• Arrangement: Speeder Station
  
• Luxury Bed (Orange)
  
• Red Cushioned Chair
  
• Market Canopy (Red)
  
• Luxurious Rug (Red)
  
• Senator's Rug
  
• Equipment Locker: Fancy
  
• Octagonal Light Node
  
• Bartender (Male)
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Hadiir
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Mnek
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Izzar
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Female)
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Male)
  
• Waitress (Female)
  
• Serving Droid (Astromech)
  
• Circular Sign: Cartel Coin
  
• Bartender (Male)
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Hadiir
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Mnek
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Izzar
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Female)
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Male)
  
• Waitress (Female)
  
• Serving Droid (Astromech)
  
• Medical Droid (Imperial)
  
• Bartender (Male)
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Hadiir
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Mnek
  
• Jawa Scrap Peddler: Izzar
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Female)
  
• Twi'lek Dancer (Male)
  
• Waitress (Female)
  
• Serving Droid (Astromech)
  
• Medical Droid (Republic)
  
• Mira's Jacket
  
• Mira's Combat Boots
  
• Mira's Gauntlet
  
• Mira's Headband
  
• Mira's Pants
  
• Mira's Utility Belt
  
• Red Efficiency Scanner
  
• Aratech Nethian
  
• Cartel Luxury Skiff
  
• Cartel Recreation Skiff
  
• Adno Saberwasp
  
• Miniature Isotope-5 Droid
  
• SP-R0 Power Droid
  
• Thana Vesh's Chestguard
  
• Thana Vesh's Boots
  
• Thana Vesh's Gloves
  
• Thana Vesh's Leggings
  
• Thana Vesh's Belt
  
• Thana Vesh's Wristguards
  
• Music Therapy Probe
  
• Kolto Tank
  
• Pocket Sarlacc
  
• Vectron BL-37 Zephyr
  
• Opulent Triumvirate Body Armor
  
• Opulent Triumvirate Helmet
  
• Opulent Triumvirate Leg Plates
  
• Primordial Assault Cannon Grek
  
• Primordial Blaster Grek
  
• Over-Tuned Derelict Saberstaff
  
• Primordial Blaster Rifle Grek
  
• Primordial Sniper Rifle Grek
  
• Over-Tuned Derelict Lightsaber
  
• 2V-R8 Customization - Butler
  
• Darth Malgus Holostatue
  
• Diplomat's Meditation Hoverchair
  
• Overlord's Command Throne
  
• Ubrikki Crimson Skull
  
• Mask of Nihilus
  
• Speckled Blurrg
  
• Shadow Nekarr Cat
  
• Ruddyscale Kowakian Monkey-lizard
  
• Revan's Mask
  
• C2-N2 Customization - Butler
  
• Satele Shan Holostatue
  
• Resplendent Crown of Avarice
  
• Aratech Eclipse
  
• Basic Women's Tank
  
• Basic Women's Trunks
  
• Basic Men's Trunks
  
• Dread Master HK Customization
  
• Silent Ghost Armor Set
  
• Plateshadow Devourer
  
• Coastal Thranta
  
• Gallantry
  
• Grit
  
• Fortitude
  
• Valiance
  
• Prowess
  
• Valor
  
• Intrepidity
  
• Title: Transporter, Trusted Associate
  
• Second Grand Statue of Mandalore
  
• Advanced Red-Black Eviscerating Crystal
  
• Advanced Red-Black Indestructible Crystal
  
• Advanced Red-Black War Hero's Crystal
  
• Advanced Red-Black Hawkeye Crystal
  
• Dark Orange and Medium Brown Dye Module
  
• Medium Gray and Dark Purple Dye Module
  
• Armored Uxibeast
  
• Title: Corsair, The Unruly
  
• Cyborg Sablefur Kowakian Monkey-lizard
  
• Yavin Guard with Spear
  
• Landscape: Gold Plated Hutt
  
• Fawn Orobird
  
• Emote: Chair 1
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Torso
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Feet
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Hand
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Cerebrum
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Leg
  
• Series 505 Cybernetic Support Belt
  
• Trophy Hunter's Mask
  
• Marka Ragnos's Robes
  
• Marka Ragnos's Boots
  
• Marka Ragnos's Gauntlets
  
• Marka Ragnos's Crown
  
• Marka Ragnos's Lower Robes
  
• Marka Ragnos's Belt
  
• Grassland Varactyl
  
• Irradiated Varactyl
  
• Morlinger Aggressor
  
• Meirm Bullfrog
  
• Model Harrower Battle Cruiser
  
• Rock Lisk
  
• Meditation Chamber
  
• Special Operations Tauntaun
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Torso
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Feet
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Hand
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Cerebrum
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Leg
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Support Belt
  
• Series 79 Aureate Cybernetic Bracers
  
• Glorious Charnel Mask
  
• Imperial's Black Blue Gas Canister
  
• Republic's Yellow Gas Canister
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Robe
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Boots
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Gauntlets
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Headgear
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Greaves
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Belt
  
• Dramatic Extrovert's Bracers
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Body Armor
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Boots
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Gauntlets
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Helmet
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Leggings
  
• Battleworn Triumvirate Belt
  
• Primary Black Dye Module
  
• Secondary Black Dye Module
  
• Ando Firewasp
  
• Jundland Dewback
  
• Corellian Stardrive Flash
  
• Starfighter Battle Camera
  
• Amended Mystic's Robes
  
• Amended Mystic's Boots
  
• Amended Mystic's Gloves
  
• Amended Mystic's Mask
  
• Amended Mystic's Lower Robes
  
• Amended Mystic's Belt
  
• Amended Mystic's Wristwraps
  
• Rectified Brawler's Chestguard
  
• Rectified Brawler's Boots
  
• Rectified Brawler's Gauntlets
  
• Rectified Brawler's Eyeguard
  
• Rectified Brawler's Greaves
  
• Rectified Brawler's Belt
  
• Rectified Brawler's Wristguards
  
• Imperator's Command Hoverchair
  
• Stronghold Defender's Assault Cannon
  
• Stronghold Defender's Blaster
  
• Stronghold Defender's Saberstaff
  
• Stronghold Defender's Blaster Rifle
  
• Stronghold Defender's Sniper Rifle
  
• Stronghold Defender's Lightsaber
  

Enjoy Nar Shaddaa Nightlife and may Lady Luck be on your side!

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Rakghoul Resurgence on Tatooine

Date: July 8 - July 14 (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 Tatooine. 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!
  

Nar Shaddaa Nightlife

Date: July 8 - August 19 (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 rewards await all those flushed with credits.

FEATURED REWARDS:

• Supernova Helmet
  
• 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
  
• Cartel Market Certificates
  
• High Roller Shades
  
• Replica C1-4W Mini-pet
  
• Kingpin’s Grigna Mount
  
• Blast Pad Floor Trap and Frost Floor Trap Stronghold Decorations
  
• High Roller Weapons
  
• Lucky Pritarr Mount
  
• Fiery Grefna Chick
  
• Proud Pritarr Cub
  
• Shimmering Ginx
  
• …and more![/p]
  

Week 17 (July 1st - July 7th) Week 18 (July 8th - July 14th) Week 19 (July 15th - July 21st) Week 20 (July 22nd - July 28th)

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hi folks! [/p][p]As we head into the second half of the year, there’s quite a bit that has happened since March, and even more to look forward to for the rest of 2025. Let’s first take a look back on what’s happened in the last few months and then I’ll get into what’s coming up in the near future. [/p][p]Game Updates [/p][p]On March 11th, we released Galactic Seasons 8 in Game Update 7.6.1 “Rising Powers”, allowing players to obtain extra abilities to annihilate their enemies and complete Uprisings even faster. This update also came with additional customizations for the Basilisk companion B3-S1, the return of our Spring Event, new Utility Bundles in the Cartel Market, and new rewards for players who completed R-4 Anomaly Operation Veteran Mode in under 40 minutes.[/p][p]Game Update 7.7 “Dynamic Worlds” was released on May 28, and it came with new Dynamic Encounters for the starter planets, capital planets, and Ilum which included a ton of new rewards and Achievements to earn! [/p][p][/p][p](Coruscant Conspiracy Console (Achievement Reward))[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p](Imperial Massive Cannon)
[/p][p]Speaking of, there are additional Achievements, rewards, and augments to earn for the toughest players who are experienced enough to take on Relentless Replication Master Mode.    [/p][p](Replication Throne Mount)
[/p][p]This update also included PvP Season 8 “Champions of the Wild”, various quality of life improvements, combat updates, Cartel Market items inspired by the Disney+ series Andor™ on, and a wide array of new skin color customizations across Cathar, Chiss, Mirialan, Nautolan, Sith Pureblood, Togruta, and Twi’lek characters. That’s over 400 new skin colors across these species that were never available prior to 7.7. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p](Examples of new skin colors for Togruta, Nautolan, Cathar, Mirialan, and Twi’lek characters)[/p][p][/p][p]Players also saw updates for character modernization. The adjustments focused on facial definition and skin texture changes, a fix for the splotchiness seen on vibrant colored species, and bringing parity to what is shown in the Preview Window and seen in general gameplay. A more detailed post about these changes can be found here.  
[/p][p]Special Events[/p][p]In between the two latest updates, we had the opportunity to be part of Star Wars Celebration 2025™ in Japan! A video featurette aired on April 19 giving the broader Star Wars™ audience a look into The Old Republic™ and a little tease into upcoming story content. [/p][p][/p][p]It was fantastic being able to celebrate Star Wars™ with so many players over the course of the weekend both in person and in-game. For Celebration, we released a Jubilee Hoverpod log in reward, Naboo Speeder Type-C Subscriber Mount, and a redeemable Amethyst Vulptilla mini-pet. Players have been very interested in the subscriber rewards, and so expect to see more rewards in the near future. [/p][p]Hot on the heels of Celebration, we released a May 4th B25-SAL mini-pet log in reward, ran a Double XP event, and had various sales happening in the Cartel Market. [/p][p][/p][p]What else is happening?
[/p][p]DirectX 12[/p][p]We also saw a lot of questions during our 7.7 livestream asking for updates on DirectX 12 (DX12). Currently, we have a working version of the game running in DX12! However, we still have more to do before we can release a version for players to test such as converting the game’s UI system to DX12 and ensuring any major bugs are identified and resolved. We will have more to share later this year, but I am pleased with the progress the team has been making on this initiative![/p][p][/p][p]What’s coming up? 
[/p][p]Our next seasonal event is arriving in just a couple weeks! Nar Shaddaa Nightlife will be returning on July 8th! A separate article will be published at a later time focusing on new rewards and some updates coming to the event. [/p][p]Those familiar with our content calendar will know Game Update 7.7.1 is our next release. With it, players can expect the next Galactic Season. When we get closer to talking about the next season, we will unveil the theme and its new rewards. [/p][p]Players will also see additional updates to our character modernization efforts in 7.7.1. The most important of these will be the anticipated improvements for Rattataki to give them the same attention other species recently received. Companions not covered in 7.7 will also be getting some love, as well as continuing refinements and bug fixes based on your feedback. [/p][p]I know many of you have been asking for updates on the story content and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your patience. I am happy to say that we will have concrete details of the release of Galactic Threads and Master’s Enigma in our upcoming 7.7.1 livestream, so we are looking forward to sharing the story roadmap with you all then. [/p][p]The team and I thank you for your continued support of this beloved game, and we cannot wait to show you what’s in store for it. See you all soon! [/p][p]-Keith[/p]