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PvP Season 8 "Champions of the Wild" is coming with the launch of Game Update 7.7! Alongside new rewards that can be earned once the season goes live, players will also see that they can use Cartel Coins to catch up in the season. While this will allow them to make progress on the reward track, players must still participate in the season in order to obtain the Meta-Achievement “PvP Season 8 Prodigy”.

Season Objectives

F2P and Preferred players will receive 4 Weekly Objectives while Subscribers will receive 6 Weekly Objectives upon the Weekly Reset. All players can complete up to 4 objectives per week to make progress on the reward track.

New Rewards!

More armor sets, decorations, titles, and Achievements will be coming with Season 8! Here’s a breakdown of all the seasonal rewards.

Below is all the information about season objectives, Achievements, and new rewards players can earn or purchase from the seasonal vendors, Tullek and Giradda the Hutt.

(PvP Season 8 Blue and Red Flag - Toys)

Titles

• Legacy Title: Way of the Warrior
  • Earned from the reward track
• Character Title: Stalker of Prey
  • Earned from the reward track
• Title: Arena Advocator
  • Complete [WEEKLY] Go Berserk! and/or [WEEKLY] Time For Pain! Missions 12 times during the season
• Title: Finisher
  • Reach level 30 on the reward track during the season
• Title: All-star Medalist
  • Earn 2000 medals in Arenas and/or Warzones during the season
• Meta-Achievement Title: Seeker
  • Can be obtained by completing all of the above Achievements

Armors (Bestial Champion’s and Armor of the Wild. Earned from the reward track)

(Bestial Warrior and Armor of the Beast. Found on PvP vendor)

Decorations

Champion’s Seat


Throne of the Beast


Wild Warrior's Respite


PvP Season 8 Trophy Decorations - Large and Small


Additions to the seasonal PvP vendors

(PvP vendors, Giradda the Hutt and Tullek, can be found on the Fleet in the Combat Training area)

Tullek

Tullek will update his inventory with new rewards when the season starts. Below are the items that will be available for the duration of Season 7. And at the end of the season, they will move to Giradda’s inventory:





Giradda the Hutt

Giradda’s inventory will also be updated with rewards from the previous PvP season. A collection of previous replicas and trophy decorations will still be available in the inventory rotation. Below are the items that are permanently available (new additions in bold):

























Each rotation group (A, B, C, and D) of Giradda’s inventory will be available for 1 week and then cycle out for 3 weeks during the weekly reset (on Tuesdays at 12:00 PM GMT/UTC - 7:00 AM CT).

Group A
























Group B

























Group C

























Group D























PvP Season 8 “Champions of the Wild” begins with Game Update 7.7 launch!

We will be bringing down the servers on May 28 at 7:00am CT / 12:00pm UTC deploy Game Update 7.7 "Dynamic Worlds"!

Estimated downtime: 4 hours

Patch notes will be available on May 27th.

Content for Game Update 7.7 “Dynamic Worlds” is now available on the Public Test Server (PTS)! Read below to know exactly what will be on the PTS and where you can leave feedback.

Dynamic Encounters

New encounters will be available on the following planets:

• Tython
• Korriban
• Ord Mantell
• Hutta
• Dromund Kaas
• Coruscant
• Ilum

To help organize feedback, we will have a feedback thread for each planet. Each of the links above will take you to said thread.

Eras Window

As this content changes depending on where your character is in the story, we highly encourage players to transfer characters over from live, ideally in as many varied game / story states as possible!

Leave feedback on this content here!

Relentless Replication Master Mode

RRMM returns for another round on the PTS! As with previous testing, while vendors will be available for gearing, we recommend players transfer their characters over so they can have the most authentic experience with taking down XR-53.

A full list of patch notes/updates that have been implemented into this iteration of the encounter and info on the new Legendary Augments will be found in the feedback thread here.

UI/UX updates for Mission Log and World Map

A number of UI/UX updates have been made for easier readability and navigation for the Mission Log window and the World Map.

(Mission Log as it will be displayed in Game Update 7.7)

Feedback for these can be left here!

Character Modernization Updates

This iteration of Character Modernization updates will have three main focuses:

• Further definition changes
  
• Chiss Texture Improvements
  
• Preview Window and Game Lighting Parity
  

Leave feedback for Character Modernization here.

Combat Changes

To reiterate, we want to ensure that players have a viable, fun, and fantasy-fulfilling experience from the default Discipline choices. We’ve reevaluated what the current default talent choices within Disciplines are and have adjusted the levels in which they are acquired and adjusted the selected default Disciplines (where necessary).

A full changelist can be found in this feedback thread.

New skin colors will be available on the PTS! Cathar, Chiss, Mirialan, Nautolan, Sith Pureblood, Togruta, and Twi’lek characters will see an abundance of new skin colors added to their skin customization sliders.

(Blue Cathar and purple Twi'lek)


If this is your first time playing content on the PTS, read this post to learn how to get started!

**PTS is only available to Subscribers
**PTS is only available in English

If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.7 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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A new Twitch Drop is now active until May 22nd! In order to obtain the Dromund Kaas Poster Decoration, you must watch 1 hour of live SWTOR content on Twitch. Be sure to connect your Twitch and SWTOR account on the website so you can earn this new deco today!


When 7.7 goes live (date TBD), players will be able to earn another Twitch Drop reward.

The Umbaran Holo-Rancor Mount will be unlocked after 5 hours of watch time and earnable for 28 days following 7.7 launch.



Current Rewards Reminders!

Redeem code “SWTORSWC25” to unlock the Amethyst Vulptilla Minipet. Go to your account page on swtor.com to redeem this cute reward before May 30th!



Players who have active subscription as of May 23rd will receive the Naboo Type-C Speeder Mount!



May 4th Celebrations!

From May 1st to May 16th, the following will be available for all SWTOR players:

• 50% Collections Unlock Sale
  
• Cartel Market items under the Inspired By The Mandalorian™ tab will be 25-75% off
  
• Double XP Event
  
• Log in and receive an exclusive B25-SAL Probe Droid Mini-Pet!
  

Narrative Updates

There are story spoilers ahead if you did not complete Game Update 7.5: Desperate Defiance!

In case you missed, a special Darth Malgus teaser video made its debut during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan.

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Galactic Threads

As a refresher, the events in Galactic Threads immediately follow the conclusion of Desperate Defiance (Game Update 7.5). As you pursue Darth Malgus and Shae Vizla, you will also investigate the puzzle that is Darth Nul’s holocron, track the threat of the Hidden Chain, and uncover Malgus’ ultimate plans for the galaxy.

Master’s Enigma

Master’s Enigma immediately follows the events of Galactic Threads. Players will be diving into a deeper investigation into Darth Nul’s holocron and discover a mysterious figure who has been pulling strings from behind the scenes…

A note about story content. Galactic Threads was our intended 7.6 storyline with Master’s Enigma intended for 7.7. The development for these story updates has continued on and it is nearly finished! Once we have all the missing pieces to complete this content, we will be communicating how they will be released for players to enjoy. We are eager for everyone to experience the next chapters of Legacy of the Sith, and we appreciate your patience!

Eras Window

Whether you are a new, returning, or seasoned player, the Eras Window will guide you in your journey through SWTOR’s story. Content from the game’s launch to the present is categorized into Eras, providing summaries for each as well as a chronological visual guide to the story. The Eras Window will show you where you are in the overall crit path storyline, what you’ve completed, and what is still to come for each of your characters.

This window also acts as a great refresher if you are coming back to a character you haven’t played in some time as the overviews are tailored to your journey, show you where that character is in the overall narrative, and allow them to quickly jump directly into their next Mission!

Mission Log Updates

Alongside the introduction of the Eras Window, we have also made a few Quality of Life improvements to the Mission Log to help in ensuring that important information is easier to find as you move through the game. Definitely check out the before and after images to spot the differences but some the key changes we made include:

• Introduction of a Galaxy Map button within your Mission Log for easier navigation from Missions to galactic travel!
  
• Reorientation of various UI elements for improved navigation.
  
• Adjustments to make Mission Prioritization clearer (Ex: reduction of non-crit path Missions using Purple)
  

(Mission Log currently live)


(Mission Log as it will be displayed in Game Update 7.7)

Relentless Replication Master Mode

The highest difficulty for Relentless Replication will be released in Game Update 7.7! With it comes new Achievements and new rewards to earn. New rewards include both Legendary Augments and a brand new Mount!

Augment Updates

Legendary Augments will now be available with Master Mode Relentless Replication! Crafters brave enough to defeat XR-53, with a little luck, can begin their crafting journey into our new Legendary implants. For those of you that may not want to venture into Master Mode just yet, we are making some adjustments to our PvP Weekly Missions and Veteran Mode Relentless Replication for a few alternate paths to the new Augments as well.

Replication Throne Mount



PvP Season 8 “Champions of the Wild”

A new PvP season begins with 7.7 launch and will run for 16 weeks! Season 8 “Champions of the Wild” comes with new rewards:

• Bestial Champion’s Armor Set
  
• Bestial Warrior’s Armor Set
  
• Armor Set of the Wild
  
• Armor Set of the Beast
  
• Legacy Title: Way of the Warrior
  
• Character Title: Stalker of Prey
  
• Season 8 Battle Flags (Red and Blue)
  
• Season 8 Trophy Decorations (Small and Large)
  
• Champion’s Seat Decoration
  
• Throne of the Beast Decoration
  
• Wild Warrior’s Respite Decoration
  

(Bestial Champion’s Armor Set)

PvP Season 8 System Update

Alongside the new season, we will be providing players with a Cartel Coin purchase option to bring more parity with other seasonal content such as Galactic Seasons. Catch up via credits will still be available.


Nar Shaddaa Nightlife Event

Nar Shaddaa Nightlife returns July 8th! This seasonal event will run for 6 weeks until August 19th. New rewards will be available once this event goes live!

New rewards include:

• Supernova Helmet
  
• Smuggler’s Trained Vine Cat
  
• Smuggled Sithspawn
  
• Fiery Grefna
  
• Vixian Youngling
  
• Iridescent Varactyl
  
• Emperor's Mewvorr
  
• Luxury Ice Tromper
  
• Pocket Orlax
  

(Supernova Helmet)


New Dynamic Encounters

First introduced in 7.6, Dynamic Encounters offer a variety of new adventures for players to experience. In addition to Hoth, Tatooine, and Hidden Chain Invasions, with 7.7 new Encounters will become available on:

• Tython
  
• Korriban
  
• Hutta
  
• Ord Mantell
  
• Coruscant
  
• Dromund Kaas
  
• Ilum
  

With these new Dynamic Encounters comes a plethora of new rewards to earn! Players can expect the following themed rewards:

• Coruscant Conspiracy Console
  
• Coruscant Construction Crane
  
• Coruscant Fireworks Launcher
  
• Coruscant Shipping Cargo
  
• Coruscant Uggernaught
  
• Dromund Kaas Broadcast Tower
  
• Dromund Kaas Hanging Cage
  
• Dromund Kaas Mining Drill
  
• Dromund Kaas Sarcophagus
  
• Hutta Poison Pit Sign
  
• Ilum Crystal Node
  
• Ilum Kolto Tank
  
• Ilum Turret
  
• Ord Mantell Fire Barrell
  
• Ord Mantell Wardrobe
  
• Tython Statue
  
• Tython Training Bay
  
• Killik Stalker Larva Pet
  
• Starter Planet Mounts
  
• Capital Planet Mounts
  

(Killik Stalker Larva Pet)


(Starter Planet Mounts)


(Capital Planet + Ilum Mounts)


Additional Quality of Life Improvements

World Map

We have made a host of quality of life improvements to the World Map to help in navigating the Galaxy! The first thing to note is that we have added a 3 section accordion menu to the left side of the World Map, let’s talk about what is in each of those sections!

• Quick Travel - This now has a filter button that can be used as a toggleable shortcut to quickly isolate Quick Travel points in respect to important Mission icons. Toggling it off will put your filters right back to your original preference!
  
• Encounters - The most exciting of the new sections, the Encounters section will highlight all available Dynamic Encounters in your area. Clicking on one will begin tracking it, this will act as an aid to help breadcrumb you straight to the event location
  
• Filters - The Galaxy Map, Filter options, and Magnifying Glass have been organized into this small utility menu.
  
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Combat Updates

We want to ensure that players have a viable, fun, and fantasy-fulfilling experience from the default choices that we make within your Combat Style. We’ve reevaluated the default choices within Disciplines and are making a variety of changes.

In 7.7, we’ll make changes to:

• Vengeance Juggernaut and Vigilance Guardian
  
• Carnage Marauder and Combat Sentinel
  
• Marksman Sniper and Sharpshooter Gunslinger
  
• Deception Assassin and Infiltration Shadow
  
• Now Hatred Assassin and Serenity Shadow by default
  • We will be targeting 7.7.1 for the next round of updates. A full list of 7.7 combat updates will be able for players to check out when the Public Test Server opens.
    

Cartel Market items

Two new armors (inspired by Andor™), a mount, and a repackaged decoration bundle will be coming to the Cartel Market with 7.7!


Guerilla Commander’s Armor


Imperial Director’s Armor



Manaan Mini-sub Mount


The Nar Shaddaa Decoration Bundle includes:

• Dejarik Table x 10
  
• Landscape: Gold Plated Hutt x 8
  
• Casino Table x 8
  
• Promenade Lanterns (Small) x 8
  
• Speeder Turntable Display x 6
  
• Ambient Machine: Casino x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Welcome to Nar Shaddaa x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Cantina Dancer x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Bith Musician x 6
  
• Trandoshan Mercenary x 6
  
• Cantina Bouncer x 6
  
• Jukebox: Core World Classics x 6
  
• Contraband Slot Machine x 6
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Blue/Purple) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Purple) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Yellow) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Green/Red) x 4
  
• Promenade Lanterns (Large) x 4
  
• Upbeat Twi'lek Dancer (Female) x 4
  
• Upbeat Mirialan Dancer (Female) x 4
  
• Hutt Crime Boss x 3
  

Note that the above decorations are already live in the game currently, but some of them can be difficult to obtain. We grouped them together in one convenient bundle for ease of accessibility!


Character Modernization Updates

Coming in 7.7 are the following:

• Further definition changes
  
• Chiss Texture Improvements
  
• Preview Window and Game Parity Along with Lighting, Environment, and Rendering Improvements
  

The above will be available on the Public Test Server before launch. We’re continuing to work on modernization for additional species to be released in future updates.


Expanded Customization Options!

New skin colors will be available to all players with 7.7! Cathar, Chiss, Mirialan, Nautolan, Sith Pureblood, Togruta, and Twi’lek characters will see an abundance of new skin colors added to their skin customization sliders.


Game Update 7.7 is targeting a late May/early June release!

Want to know everything coming in Game Update 7.7? Mark your calendars and join us on May 8th at 1pm CT / 6pm UTC over on Twitch for all the details.

See you all soon!