Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is set to launch its new Player versus Player (PvP) season, “Reign of Glory,” on July 18th. The upcoming season will introduce new rewards and significant changes to the points players receive on several PvP Maps, including all Huttball Maps. The requirements for Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions have also been adjusted.
Changes to PvP Maps
The new season will see changes in the points system across several PvP maps, including Novare Coast, Voidstar, and Yavin Ruins. The adjustments are designed to balance the gameplay and enhance the player experience. For instance, on the Novare Coast map, defenders will now receive 700 defender points when guarding a bunker, up from the previous 500 points. Similarly, attackers who actively capture the objective will receive 2000 attacker points.
The points received on all Huttball maps have also been adjusted. When a ball is scored, the ball carrier will now receive 2500 attacker points, and the scoring team will receive 2250 attacker points. Defeating the ball carrier now rewards 700 defender points, up from 500.
PvP Maps
Novare Coast
- Defenders will receive 700 defender points (up from 500) when guarding a bunker.
- Defenders will receive 700 defender points when defeating an attacking player near the bunker.
- Attackers who actively capture the objective will receive 2000 attacker points (1000 for actively capturing and 1000 for any assist work player may have contributed).
- Attackers will receive 5000 attacker points when defeating a defending player near a bunker.
Voidstar
- Defending an objective now grants 700 defender points.
- When defeating an attacking player near the door, the player will now gain 500 defender points.
- When an attacking player defeats a defending player, they will receive 500 attacker points.
Yavin Ruins
- Defenders will receive 700 points when defending a turret for 30 seconds.
- Defenders will receive 500 defender points when defeating an attacking player near a turret.
- Attackers will receive 500 attacker points when defeating a defending player near a turret.
In addition to the changes on these PvP Maps, the points received on all Huttball maps have been adjusted:
Huttball (All maps)
- When a ball is scored, the ball carrier will receive 2500 attacker points.
- When a ball is scored, the scoring team will receive 2250 attacker points.
- Defeating the ball carrier rewards 700 defender points (up from 500).
- Defeating enemies near the player’s end zone rewards 500 defender points (up from 250).
More details about these changes can be found in this forum post (only available in English).
Adjustments to Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Objectives
In consideration of the amount of time players must invest to complete Arenas, we have reduced the completion requirements for the following Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions. Here are the details:
Arena Objectives
- Arenas: Decorated
- Earn at least 7 medals in 6 Arena matches (down from 8 matches)
- Arenas: Combatant
- Play 12 Arena matches (down from 16 matches)
- Arenas: Domination
- Win 4 Arena matches (down from 6 matches)
PvP Arena Weekly Missions
- [DAILY] My Kind of Scum
- Now requires 4 Arena Matches (Wins count x3) – down from 6
- [DAILY] Arena of Death!
- Now requires 4 Arena Matches (Wins count x3) – down from 6
- [WEEKLY] Time for Pain!
- Now requires 16 Arena Matches (Wins count x3) – down from 24
- [WEEKLY] Go Berserk!
- Now requires 16 Arena Matches (Wins count x3) – down from 24
Adjustments to Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Objectives
In consideration of the time players must invest to complete Arenas, the completion requirements for several Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions have been reduced. For instance, the Arena Objective “Arenas: Decorated” now requires players to earn at least 7 medals in 6 Arena matches, down from 8 matches. Similarly, the PvP Arena Weekly Mission “[DAILY] My Kind of Scum” now requires 4 Arena Matches, down from 6.
New Rewards
The “Reign of Glory” season will also introduce stylish new rewards, including the Sandstorm Soldier and Scorching Sands Armor Sets, and new Stronghold decorations. Players will also have the opportunity to earn the new Title “Reign of <player’s name>” and the new Legacy Title “Immovable Object.”
Sandstorm Soldier Armor Set.
Scorching Sands Armor Set.
From left to right: PvP Season 3 Trophy (small and large).
Sandstorm Soldier Armor Display decoration (both factions).
Seasonal Vendor
Tullek, the seasonal PvP vendor, will update his inventory with new rewards when the season starts. Among the new rewards available for purchase, players can choose between the Sandstorm Raider’s Armor Set, the Scorched Warlord’s Armor Set, and the PvP Season 3 Flag decorations. These rewards will stay in Tullek’s inventory for the duration of Season 3 and move to Giradda’s inventory at the end of the season.
Giradda the Hutt’s inventory will also be updated with rewards from the previous PvP season, “Piercing the Veil.” A collection of previous replicas and trophy decorations will still be available in the inventory rotation.
The new season, Reign of Glory, is set to start on July 18th. Players are encouraged to jump into PvP matches to earn new rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Star Wars: The Old Republic’s New PvP Season “Reign of Glory”
Q1: When does the new PvP season “Reign of Glory” start?
The new PvP season “Reign of Glory” starts on July 18th.
Q2: What changes are being made to the points system in PvP Maps?
Several changes are being made to the points system across various PvP maps, including Novare Coast, Voidstar, and Yavin Ruins. For instance, on the Novare Coast map, defenders will now receive 700 defender points when guarding a bunker, up from the previous 500 points.
Q3: What adjustments are being made to Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions?
The completion requirements for several Arena Objectives and PvP Arena Weekly Missions have been reduced. For example, the Arena Objective “Arenas: Decorated” now requires players to earn at least 7 medals in 6 Arena matches, down from 8 matches.
Q4: What new rewards can players expect in the “Reign of Glory” season?
The new season will introduce stylish new rewards, including the Sandstorm Soldier and Scorching Sands Armor Sets, and new Stronghold decorations. Players will also have the opportunity to earn the new Title “Reign of <player’s name>” and the new Legacy Title “Immovable Object.”
Q5: What new items will be available from the seasonal PvP vendor, Tullek?
Tullek will update his inventory with new rewards when the season starts. Among the new rewards available for purchase, players can choose between the Sandstorm Raider’s Armor Set, the Scorched Warlord’s Armor Set, and the PvP Season 3 Flag decorations.
Q6: What will happen to the rewards from the previous PvP season, “Piercing the Veil”?
Giradda the Hutt’s inventory will be updated with rewards from the previous PvP season, “Piercing the Veil.” A collection of previous replicas and trophy decorations will still be available in the inventory rotation.
Q7: How long will the new rewards stay in Tullek’s inventory?
The new rewards will stay in Tullek’s inventory for the duration of Season 3 and move to Giradda’s inventory at the end of the season.
Via SWTOR.com