STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ — patch notes and updates
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| Celebrate May 4th with STAR WARS™: The Old Republic | 2026-05-01 | May 4th is right around the corner! In celebration of Star Wars™ day and the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu™, from May 1st to May 22nd we have a variety of rewards available for all SWTOR players and a special treat for our Subscribers:50% Collections Unlock SaleAll Inspired By items on the Cartel Market will be 25-75% offDouble XP EventLog in and receive an exclusive BX-RC Probe Droid Minipet!Players with an active subscription between May 1st and May 22nd will receive the Vectron Phantom RC2 mount, inspired by the Razor Crest in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu!(BX-RC minipet) (Vectron Phantom RC2 mount)Happy S |
| Game Update 7.9 "Legacy Reborn" Livestream Recap | 2026-04-30 | If you were unable to watch everything we showed off during our Game Update 7.9 "Legacy Reborn" livestream, don't worry! Here's a breakdown of what we talked about.Active Twitch DropFrom now until May 14th, watching 1 hour of live content on Twitch will grant you the Dantooine (Crash Site) Poster Decoration!When 7.9 goes live, players will need to watch 4 hours of live Twitch content to get their hands on the Nightshade Hssiss Mount. Update on story contentEnglish voices for upcoming content are in place, however, at the launch of 7.9, players using a French or German client will be able to play Legacy Reborn with English voices and subtitles |
| The Master the Fight: Cargo Transport Edition is now available! | 2026-04-21 | Get the Master the Fight: Cargo Transport Edition today! Command the field and keep valuables easily accessible while exploring the galaxy. Experience all previously released expansions including eight origin stories. Choose your path down the Light or Dark side by wielding a blaster, swinging a lightsaber, and fighting under the banner of the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire. Immerse yourself in voiced cinematic stories that span across the open world Star Wars™ MMORPG.This bundle will be available until June 9th, 2026 at 11:00am CT / 4:00pm UTC.Master the Fight: Cargo Transport Edition - $99.99 USD180 days of fixed sub time granting 600 |
| SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives: April 7 - May 5 | 2026-04-07 | Galactic Seasons 10: “Secrets of the Syndicate” started with the launch of Game Update 7.8.1! Here is a list of updated Season Objectives from April 7 - May 5. Week 5 (April 7th - April 14th)DailyInfluencing the GalaxyEarn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.WeeklyComplete any 7/11Recon Across the GalaxyEarn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy with Altuur zok Adon as your Companion.PerseveranceDefeat non-player enemies across the Galaxy with Altuur zok Adon in a Heal Role. (This does not progress through Warzones, Galactic Starfighter, Flashpoints, or Operations)Dynamic Encounters: Coruscanti DazeLend aid to the |
| Cartel Market Additions: Bionic Overlord Armor and Dark Infiltrator weapons | 2026-04-07 | New items inspired by the series Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord™ are available in the Cartel Market with Game Update 7.8.1b. Pick up the Bionic Overlord Armor, Dark Infiltrator sabers, and metallic dyes now! Bionic Overlord Armor Dark Infiltrator Lightsaber Dark Infiltrator Dualsaber DyesMetallic Red/Matte RedMatte Red/Metallic Red(Metallic Red/Matte Red and Matte Red/Metallic Red Dyes shown on the Bionic Overlord and Reforged Havoc Squad Armors) |
| Game Update 7.8.1b Patch Notes | 2026-04-06 | Bug FixesGeneral\ Player characters now respawn properly if they fall from the bridge at the Alliance Camp landing area. Fixed various texture issues in the Master's Enigma mission. Missions\ During the mission step “Clear the debris in the damaged door”, the door now appears damaged is interactable, allowing players to progress through the mission. \ Theron’s lines are now triggered when the player approaches him in the Nightmare. \ If a player exits this mission and returns to the mission area, Holo-droids will no longer engage the player unless they are near the mainframe. \ References to the name of the assistant droid are now consistent |
| Executive Producer Letter - Q1 2026 | 2026-03-31 | Hi folks! We started off the year with the brand-new Shadow Sentry armor set and a developer livestream detailing what was coming in Game Update 7.8.1. All of us are happy to see how well Master’s Enigma has been received. We are on our way to the finale of Legacy of the Sith, coming this Spring! Before I get into new details, let’s go over what’s been happening so far this year.Game Update 7.8.1Narrative contentThe “Master’s Enigma” storyline was released on March 10th with 7.8.1. Players finally confronted Darth Jadus and set out to explore a research vessel that belonged to Darth Nul. I won’t spoil any more in case you haven’t played it ye |
| SWTOR DirectX 12 Spring 2026 Update | 2026-03-31 | Hello to all of our SWTOR players! This is the Technical Team behind the initiative to bring SWTOR to DirectX 12. We’ve seen your questions and requests for updates on the progress we are making and now that we are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year, we thought this would be a good time for a quick check-in!Whether you’re a brand new player or one that’s been with us since the very beginning, it’s likely you’ve heard us talk about Modernization. This has taken many forms in recent years, from visual focused efforts like the refreshing Environments and Characters, to more technical ones like the 64-bit Client. Modernization conti |
| Game Update 7.8.1a Patch Notes | 2026-03-18 | General\ Players who did not earn the esteemed title of "Hand of Jadus" are no longer addressed as such.Master’s Enigma Missions\ Fixed some issues where the holo-droid encounter could get stuck in an infinite loop.Cinematics\ When removing the Empire/Republic Trooper disguise during the cinematic, the Trooper helmet is now removed as intended.Galactic Season 10The DvL bosses now spawn as intended.Companion gifts from seasons 1 and 3 are now only available in Ki’at Thavo’s inventory at a discounted price while the season is active. |
| Game Update 7.8.1 “Master’s Enigma is live!” | 2026-03-10 | Master’s Enigma StorylineThe Empire/Republic leadership makes their way to Odessen to discuss the developments in the Mandalorian conflict, Darth Nul’s holocron, and Malgus’ escape from the fleet. Amidst the chaos, Darth Jadus makes contact with the player and offers guidance in the conflict to come. The player will also discover more about Darth Nul aboard her research vessel, The Enigma.Update on story contentEnglish voices for upcoming content are in place, however, at the launch of 7.8.1, players using a French or German client will be able to play Master’s Enigma and the new Date Night missions with English voices and subtitles in their |
| Galactic Seasons 10 “Secrets of the Syndicate” | 2026-03-10 | Galactic Seasons 10 “Secrets of the Syndicate” will begin with the launch of Game Update 7.8.1 on March 10th! Once the update goes live, players will be able to make progress through the Free Reward track or the Subscriber Reward track (both tracks are available to Subscribers!) and earn new rewards. Below are the details of what players can expect from this new season!Player favorite rewards are coming back!We have received and seen numerous requests for past season rewards to return, and we are happy to confirm that rewards The Stranger from Kubindi and Luck of the Draw will be made available during Galactic Season 10!Yes, ALL past rewards |
| Cartel Market Additions: Game Update 7.8.1 | 2026-03-10 | Dantooine Invasive Flora Decoration BundleThis massive bundle includes all of the following Invasive Vine decorations:10 of each itemTrailing Wall Vine (Dead)Trailing Wall Vine (Full)Trailing Wall Vine (Glowing Fruit)Spreading Wall Vine (Dead)Spreading Wall Vines (FullSpreading Wall Vines (Glowing Fruit)Creeping Wall Vines (Dead)Creeping Wall Vines (Full)Creeping Wall Vines (Glowing Fruit)12 of each itemHanging Curtain Vines (Dead)Hanging Curtain Vines (Full)Hanging Curtain Vines (Glowing Fruit)Hanging Cluster Vines (Dead)Hanging Cluster Vines (Full)Hanging Cluster Vines (Glowing Fruit)Hanging Thatch Vines (Dead)Hanging Thatch Vines (Full)Han |
| Game Update 7.8.1 "Master's Enigma" Patch Notes | 2026-03-09 | HighlightsMaster’s Enigma StorylineThe Empire/Republic leadership makes their way to Odessen to discuss the developments in the Mandalorian conflict, Darth Nul’s holocron, and Malgus’ escape from the fleet. Amidst the chaos, Darth Jadus makes contact with the player and offers guidance in the conflict to come. The player will also discover more about Darth Nul aboard her research vessel, The Enigma.Update on story contentEnglish voices for upcoming content are in place, however, at the launch of 7.8.1, players using a French or German client will be able to play Master’s Enigma and the new Date Night missions with English voices and subtitles |
| The Continue the Fight: K-NorCo D3M Edition Bundle is live! | 2026-02-17 | The Fight Continues today so jump in and experience all previously released expansions including eight origin stories. Choose your path down the Light or Dark side by wielding a blaster, swinging a lightsaber, and fighting under the banner of the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire in voiced cinematics stories that span across the open world Star Wars™ MMORPG.Continue the Fight - $39.99 USD60 days of fixed sub time granting 525 cartel coins per month2400 cartel coins instantly for the accountK-NorCo D3M MountRideable at level 1This bundle is a one-time purchase and is non-tradable and non-transferable. Bundles are delivered via in-game mail |
| Join the Fight Bundle Refresh | 2026-02-13 | Last call! The Join the Fight Bundle containing the K-NorCo B5C Mount will be refreshed on February 17 at 11am CT! The K-NorCo B5C Mount will be replaced with the K-NorCo D3M mount at that time as well. All other offerings within the bundle will remain the same. |
| SWTOR In-game Events for February 2026 | 2026-01-29 | Rakghoul Resurgence on Tatooine Date: February 3 - February 10 (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 Term |
| Cartel Market Additions: Game Update 7.8c | 2026-01-27 | Get your hands on some Cartel Coins and check out new items inspired by the Disney+ series Star Wars: Visions™ now available on the Cartel Market with 7.8c! ArmorShadow Sentry(Shadow Sentry armor dyed with Metallic Black and Metallic Purple, Pearlescent Blue and Pearlescent White, Metallic Gold and Metallic Red, Satin Orange and Vulcanized Black dye modules)WeaponsShadow Sentry LightsaberShadow Sentry Dualsaber |
| Game Update 7.8c Patch Notes | 2026-01-26 | HighlightsCartel Market Additions The Shadow Sentry Lightsaber, dualsaber, and armor set inspired by Star Wars: Visions™ has been added to the Cartel Market.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.Subscriber Event Subscriber Event tokens and the event vendor have been removed from the game.Bug FixesGeneral\ Fixed an issue that caused a gap between various countertops and walls.The "Encounter Completionist: Dantooine" Achievement now displays an icon in the Legacy Window.Fixed an issue that c |
| SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives: January 13 - February 16 | 2026-01-12 | 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. Week 22 (January 13th - January 19th)DailyInfluencing the GalaxyEarn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.WeeklyComplete any 7/11March Across the GalaxyEarn 200,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy.Flashpoint Frenzy: Traitor Among the ChissComplete \ Traitor Among the Chiss through Activity Finder.Pre-Fabulous ResultsAssemble materials into Industrial or Synthetic Prefabs and Fabricator Crystals or Designs.Reaches of Unknown and Wild SpaceComplete Repeatab |
| SWTOR In-game Events for January 2026 | 2025-12-29 | Bounty Contract Week Date: January 6 - January 13 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT) Requirement: Level 15+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!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 rep |