Star Wars™: The Old Republic (SWTOR) marks its 12th anniversary with a reflection on the year’s achievements and a look ahead to exciting developments in 2024. The SWTOR team has delivered a series of significant updates and is gearing up for more in the coming year.
Key Highlights of 2023
- 64-bit Client Deployment: The year began with the deployment of the 64-bit client, enhancing the game’s performance.
- Galactic Seasons 4 and PvP Season 2: The introduction of “Passage of Peace” and “Piercing the Veil” brought new content and challenges.
- Asia-Pacific Test Server: A cloud-hosted test server was opened in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Game Update 7.3 “Old Wounds”: This update introduced new content, including a story update, the Shrine of Silence Flashpoint, and a new area on Voss called the Interpreter’s Retreat. It also featured art modernization.
Server Migration and Further Updates
- Cloud Server Migration: All servers were moved to the cloud, streamlining processes and improving game health and stability.
- Game Update 7.3.1: Introduced Galactic Seasons 5 “Confidence in Power” and Ahsoka-inspired items, in collaboration with LucasFilm.
Present Developments and Future Plans
- New APAC Server – Shae Vizla: The opening of this server brought new and returning players together.
- Game Update 7.4 “Chains in the Dark”: Players return to a new area on Ord Mantell to progress the storyline around Heta Kol and the Hidden Chain.
- Galactic Seasons 6: The upcoming release will revisit a familiar location with a significant view.
- Game Update 7.5: Promises new content, including developments on the Basilisk War Droid Prototype.
Upcoming Livestream and Holiday Events
- Livestream on February 14th: Focused on Game Update 7.4.1, offering a sneak peek of Game Update 7.5.
- Holiday Events: Include a 50% off Collection Unlock sale, Life Day activities, a Double XP Event, and discounted Coruscant and Kaas City Strongholds.
- Cartel Market Sales: Featuring daily sales of various items until January 4, 2024.
Conclusion
As SWTOR celebrates its 12th anniversary, the team expresses gratitude to its players and partners. The game continues to evolve, offering rich content and improved experiences. With the promise of new updates and events, 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for SWTOR players. The team’s commitment to enhancing the game and its community remains strong as they look forward to celebrating more milestones in the Star Wars universe.
Via SWTOR.com