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SWTOR Q1 2025 Executive Producer Letter Recap: Celebration, Mounts, Raids & Future Updates

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The latest Star Wars: The Old Republic Executive Producer Letter has landed—and it’s packed tighter than a Jawa sandcrawler during Life Day. From shiny new Twitch drops and character upgrades to incoming Star Wars Celebration 2025 content, the dev team is clearly in hyperdrive mode.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know from the Q1 2025 update—including what’s already in-game, what’s about to hit the Public Test Server (PTS), and how you can score some free loot without lifting anything heavier than a login key.

🎮 Galactic Season 8: Rising Powers Is Live

First off, Game Update 7.6.1 introduced the latest Galactic Season: Rising Powers. This season adds a twist with Uprising buffs, giving those often-overlooked encounters a fresh coat of relevance.

Featured Rewards Include:

It’s not every day you get to fly around like a fancy diplomat while swinging a saber. But now, you can. With style.

🧪 Character Modernization Continues on the PTS

Still rocking that jagged neckline and slightly haunted stare? You’re not alone. The devs are polishing things up with the Character Modernization project, and the latest round of testing is now live on the Public Test Server.

What’s Being Tested:

  • Neckline seam improvements (yes, for real)
  • Face smoothing and visual tweaks (coming soon)

These updates are part of a long-term plan to bring SWTOR’s character models into the modern era, one chin seam at a time.

🗓️ Feedback window open until April 3rd. So if your Sith Lord still looks like they’re rendered in Microsoft Paint, now’s the time to speak up.

☠️ Master Mode: Relentless Replication (Coming Soon)

Brace yourself. After the PTS closes for character testing, it will reopen with the much-anticipated Master Mode for the Relentless Replication boss fight.

This is where the real sweat begins.

  • More mechanics
  • Tighter damage checks
  • Higher stakes
  • Same boss, now with extra pain

So if you’re tired of pretending your raid team has “elite coordination” while someone forgets to move out of AoEs—get ready to find out who the weak links really are.

📺 Twitch Drops: Free Mount Until April 8

Don’t look now, but there’s a free mount just waiting for you to claim it via Twitch. All you need is a linked account and a few minutes of passive lurking.

Reward:

  • AC-10 Disruptor Mount
  • Available until April 8, 2025

It’s fast, sleek, and requires zero credits. That’s a win across the board.

🌍 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025

SWTOR won’t be hosting a traditional Cantina Event this year, but they’re still showing up with devs in tow.

Here’s what’s happening:

  • Devs Ashley Ruhl, Jackie Izawa, and Joe Neuss will be at Celebration
  • SWTOR featurette will air during the Celebration Live stream
  • Expect exclusive footage and maybe some cryptic teases if we’re lucky

📆 April 18–20 is the date to watch.

🎁 Celebration Rewards (Yes, There Are Mounts)

Let’s talk loot. Whether you’re attending the celebration or not, SWTOR players get some shiny rewards just for logging in.

From April 17–30:

  • Jubilee Hover Pod (Log-in Reward)

Subscriber Bonus (April 17 – May 23):

  • Naboo C-Type Speeder

These are some of the slickest Celebration rewards we’ve seen—no quests, no grinding, just pure login-based gratification.

🧱 The Master the Fight Bundle

Launching at the end of April, this bundle packs a punch with:

  • Storm I Mount (Level 1 rideable)
  • Speed boost and mini-pet compatibility
  • A flashy flourish feature

If you’ve ever wanted to look cooler than your entire group finder pug squad combined, this is the way.

🔭 Looking Ahead to Game Update 7.7

The Game Update 7.7 livestream is on deck for early May, and here’s a sneak peek at what it’ll cover:

  • Dynamic Encounters (new world content format)
  • Relentless Replication Master Mode
  • More character customization options
  • Expanded storyline for Galactic Threads
  • A first look at the mysterious new arc: Master’s Enigma

The story is heating up, the visuals are catching up, and the dev team is clearly not messing around.

🎯 Final Thoughts

The SWTOR Q1 2025 update proves that BioWare is doubling down on both polish and progression. From character model upgrades and tough-as-nails raid content to Celebration tie-ins and surprise freebies, there’s no shortage of reasons to stay locked into the galaxy.

Whether you’re queuing for Uprisings, lurking for Twitch Drops, or bracing for Master Mode chaos, this quarter sets the tone for a big year ahead. Time to get your legacy in order—and maybe fix that neck seam while you’re at it.

Source:
This article is based on the official Q1 2025 Executive Producer Letter published on the Star Wars: The Old Republic website.

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