Star Wars: The Old Republic Announces PvP Season 5 “Pirate’s Plunder”

Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is set to launch its latest Player versus Player (PvP) season, titled “Pirate’s Plunder,” on February 27th. This eagerly awaited season promises to bring a treasure trove of new challenges and rewards, running for a duration of 12 weeks. SWTOR, developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, continues to expand its universe with engaging content that keeps both new and veteran players at the edge of their seats.

Season Objectives and Weekly Challenges

In “Pirate’s Plunder,” Free-to-Play (F2P) and Preferred players will receive four Weekly Objectives, while Subscribers will be granted six Weekly Objectives upon the Weekly Reset. All players have the opportunity to complete up to four objectives per week, making significant progress on the reward track and unlocking exclusive seasonal rewards.

New Rewards on the Horizon

Season 5 introduces an array of new rewards, including more armor sets, decorations, titles, and a new flair. Among the highlights are the Titles such as “The Mutineer,” earned at level 11, and a variety of armor sets like the Plunderer’s Greed and Outlaw Warrior Armor sets, which can be purchased from the PvP Vendor.

Titles

Legacy Title: Ruthless Warlord – earned at level 6

Title: The Mutineer – earned at level 11

Flair

Pirate’s Bounty – Purchased from Tullek

(Flair: Pirate’s Bounty)

Armors

(Cunning Plunderer and Outlaw Battler – earned on PvP Reward track)

(Plunderer’s Greed and Outlaw Warrior Armor sets – purchased from the PvP Vendor)

Decorations

(Large and small PvP Trophies, Cunning Plunderer Armor display, and PvP Battler decorations)

Additions to the seasonal PvP vendors

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

Vendor Updates and Seasonal Purchases

Tullek and Giradda the Hutt, the seasonal PvP vendors located on the Fleet in the Combat Training area, will update their inventory with new rewards as the season starts. Players can choose from a selection of items, including armor lockboxes, PvP Season 5 flags, the Cunning Plunderer Armor Display decoration, and the Pirate’s Bounty Flair. These rewards will remain in Tullek’s inventory for the duration of Season 5 and move to Giradda’s inventory at the season’s end.

(Overflowing Chest Decoration)

Giradda the Hutt

Giradda’s inventory will also be updated with rewards from the previous PvP season, “Fortune and Fame.” A collection of previous replicas and trophy decorations will still be available in the inventory rotation.

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

A Vision of Unity and Competition

Led by CEO Simon Viera, a former Electronic Arts employee, MixMob aims to create dynamic teams and factions that rally under the banner of the original stormtroopers. Viera envisions transforming these iconic characters into symbols of unity and competition within the game, enhancing the player experience with a sense of camaraderie and rivalry.

Looking Ahead

With the launch of PvP Season 5 “Pirate’s Plunder,” Star Wars: The Old Republic continues to offer its community a rich and immersive gaming experience. As players embark on this new season, they can look forward to not only competing for glory and honor but also collecting a bounty of unique rewards that celebrate the spirit of adventure and piracy in the galaxy far, far away.

As SWTOR moves forward, the anticipation for what lies ahead in the “Pirate’s Plunder” season and beyond keeps the community engaged and excited for the future of this enduring MMORPG.

Read more over at swtor.com