Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – April 30 Update Brings Pirate Tags, Farmable Wrecker, and May the 4th Shenanigans

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – April 30 Update Brings Pirate Tags, Farmable Wrecker, and May the 4th Shenanigans

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Things are getting a little more… unconventional over at the Holotables. The April 30 update for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is here, and with it comes a mix of new character tags, farmable unit changes, and a May the 4th event that’s part celebration, part Sith-fueled throwdown. It’s the kind of patch that answers questions like “what if Wrecker were a mercenary?” and “should Lord Vader feel fear?” (Spoiler: absolutely not.)

Here’s a breakdown of everything happening in the latest update—new characters, reworked tags, bug fixes, and one particularly stealthy Nightsister correction.

SM-33 Incoming: New Conquest Unit on the Horizon

Let’s start with the tease. A new Conquest unit called SM-33 is on the way. The kit hasn’t been revealed just yet, but based on the naming conventions and Conquest’s track record, this likely means a high-value addition that you’ll grind through multiple boss encounters and datadisc experiments to unlock. No word yet on whether SM stands for “Sith Menace” or “Seriously Meta,” but we’ll find out soon enough.

New “Pirate” Tag and Disguised Clone Troopers?

Yes, the “Pirate” tag is now officially a thing in Galaxy of Heroes. It’s unclear yet who else might sail under this banner (Hondo, your time may finally be now), but the groundwork is set. Alongside that, a new unit known only as the Disguised Clone Trooper has appeared in the notes, though we’re still waiting for a full reveal.

Thematically, it’s hard not to imagine clones doing undercover work in enemy territory, complete with tattered robes and identity crises. But speculation aside, it’s another breadcrumb pointing to narrative depth in future updates.

Wrecker (Mercenary) Goes Farmable – Goodbye Hux?

Wrecker fans, rejoice. Wrecker (Mercenary) shards are now farmable on Dark Side 6-A Hard, replacing General Hux, who will now be available in Galactic War Shipments instead. So if you’ve been putting off farming that one Bad Batch tank who just wants to smash things and protect his squad, now’s your window.

May the 4th Event: Sith and Jedi Throwdown

To celebrate Star Wars Day, a special “Revenge of the Sith” themed event is arriving. It requires 5 of the following 6 characters to enter:

  • Jedi Knight Anakin
  • Mace Windu
  • Aayla Secura
  • Darth Vader
  • Darth Sidious
  • Count Dooku

This isn’t just a light vs. dark duel—it’s a thematic nod to Episode III in full Force. Whether you’re in it for the loot, the challenge, or just an excuse to use Aayla again, it’s a nice addition to the holiday rotation.

Also, Luthen Rael is being added to Proving Grounds, giving players another chance to unlock the character if they missed previous events. Yes, he’s still terrifying with a blaster and a monologue.

Bug Fixes, Balance Tweaks, and Ability Cleanup

This update isn’t all new content—it also brings a long list of bug fixes and improvements. Some highlights:

  • CX-2’s Unique 1 Omicron cost reduced from 20 to 10 mats. Players who already purchased it at full price will be refunded.
  • Sidious’s Datacron no longer breaks the laws of Star Wars physics by one-shotting characters with instant defeat immunity.
  • Lord Vader’s “My New Empire” ability now works properly again—his fear immunity is restored. The galaxy breathes a sigh of relief.
  • General Skywalker has finally found the “ON” switch for his lightsaber audio effects.
  • CX-2 quests involving damage output and defeating Crosshair have been corrected.
  • Appo’s “Order 66” mechanic now activates properly in multi-phase battles. Also, bonus True Damage should now land as expected.

It’s a long list of small-but-meaningful fixes that address both mechanical glitches and lore-consistent logic (yes, we’re looking at you, Emperor Palpatine art error).

Final Thoughts: Chaos, Pirates, and Clone Bugs—Just Another Day at the Holotables

The April 30 update might not bring a shiny new Legendary character just yet, but it does plenty of housekeeping and setup for future content. Between the tease of SM-33, a fresh event for May the 4th, and fixes that range from cosmetic to combat-critical, this patch is exactly the kind of “quietly essential” update that long-time players appreciate.

If nothing else, you’ll finally be able to farm Wrecker without rerunning old event nodes. And you can stop pretending Lord Vader forgot how to ignore fear.

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