SWTOR’s Ranked PvP Rewards Now Available for Cartel Coins – Broadsword Shakes the Arena

Soeren Kamper Cartel Market, pvp, star wars the old republic, SWTOR

Well, well, well—looks like Broadsword just dropped a loot bomb straight into the PvP warzone. As of this week, some of Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Ranked PvP rewards are now being sold for Cartel Coins, the game’s premium currency. That’s right—items once exclusively earned through sweat, blood, and extremely salty team chat are now just a few clicks (and a few credits) away in the Cartel Market.

So, what’s happening here? A reward structure once tightly linked to elite PvP achievements has now been… monetized. Depending on where you stand—casual PvPer, hardcore grinder, or credits-rich collector—this could either be the best news since bolster balancing or the final boss-level betrayal.

Let’s break it all down.

What’s Being Sold: PvP Bling, Mounts, and More

The first wave of Ranked PvP rewards hitting the Cartel Market includes:

  • Seasonal armor sets
  • Trophies and flair items
  • PvP-exclusive mounts
  • Legacy weapons and customizations

These were originally tied to high-tier competitive performance in SWTOR’s now-defunct Ranked PvP seasons. For years, they served as shiny proof that you survived the chaos of queue-popping against coordinated four-man kill squads. Now? They’re lining the shelves of the virtual shop, sparkling with Cartel Coin price tags.

According to Vulkk.com, these items are rolling out in a staggered release, meaning more will likely appear in future rotations. If you missed a prior season or just want that one mount you never had the patience to grind, now’s your second chance—assuming your wallet agrees.

Why This Is a Big Deal (and a Little Controversial)

Let’s call it what it is: this changes the value of PvP accomplishments. For years, Ranked PvP players had exclusive bragging rights tied to visual flair. That black-and-gold elite armor? It told the galaxy you were lethal. That rancor mount? Proof you fought, kicked, and screamed your way to top-tier placement.

But now, with those same rewards up for sale? The visual distinction between seasoned arena veterans and casual players with a few Cartel Coins becomes, well… fuzzy. Some players argue that it “cheapens” their achievements. Others say this move finally opens access to items that were locked behind a system that wasn’t very welcoming to the broader community in the first place.

And let’s not ignore the obvious—this adds a new revenue stream. Broadsword is clearly leaning more into monetization options with SWTOR, and tapping into nostalgia and exclusivity is one way to do it. It’s like selling casino VIP cards that used to only come from years of high-roller gameplay.

The PvP Scene: Already on Life Support?

Let’s be honest—Ranked PvP was already on its way out, long before this change. Queue times grew longer, population imbalance plagued matchmaking, and toxicity often reached levels worthy of Sith Lords. The system was officially retired, replaced with more casual arena formats and the current PvP Seasons track, which offers a more structured reward path without the cutthroat Ranked chaos.

Broadsword’s decision to repurpose legacy rewards makes sense in that context. They’re not robbing anyone of future achievements—they’re just recycling content from a dead system. Whether that’s a smart move or a blunder depends on how much stock you place in legacy exclusivity versus accessibility.

What Players Can Expect Going Forward

This move could be the beginning of a new Cartel Market strategy that leans more on reintroducing rare or prestige items. Expect the following:

  • More rotational PvP gear drops over time
  • A potential shift in how event-based rewards are distributed
  • Increased focus on monetized cosmetics versus grind-based progression
  • More heated arguments in general chat (obviously)

On the flip side, for collectors and roleplayers, this is a golden opportunity. Ever wanted to rock that gold-accented Ravager armor without risking your K/D ratio in Ranked arenas? Now you can—with the blessing of your Cartel Coin stash.

Conclusion: Buy or Bye?

Whether you’re celebrating or side-eyeing, Broadsword’s decision to sell Ranked PvP rewards in SWTOR marks a turning point. It signals a broader shift toward accessibility, monetization, and possibly the continued sunsetting of old competitive systems. For some, it’s a welcome change. For others, it’s yet another reason to clutch their legacy titles just a little tighter.

Either way, the Cartel Market just got a whole lot more interesting—and a whole lot more controversial.

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