Star Wars: The Old Republic isn’t letting the summer lull slow things down. July 2025 is a full-blown cocktail of chaos and credits, bringing back two of the game’s most beloved recurring events: Rakghoul Resurgence on Tatooine and Nar Shaddaa Nightlife.
Whether you’re into space-plague heroics or virtual high-stakes gambling, there’s something here for every kind of galactic misfit.
☣️ Rakghoul Resurgence on Tatooine (July 8–14)
Ah, nothing says “vacation” like a biohazard outbreak on a desert planet.
From July 8th to July 14th, the Rakghoul plague makes its grand return to Tatooine. The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization — or T.H.O.R.N., for short — has issued a level-2 emergency alert, and they’re calling on all able-bodied responders (Level 25 and up) to suit up and help quarantine the chaos.
What’s the Mission?
- Travel to the affected zones on Tatooine
- Neutralize infected creatures
- Complete daily quests for T.H.O.R.N.
- Avoid becoming plague chow yourself
And yes, there are vaccines, quarantine zones, and contaminated Varactyls involved. Sound fun? You bet your bacta it is.
Rewards You Can Infectiously Enjoy:
- Reputation with T.H.O.R.N.
- Merciless Seeker’s Armor Set
- THORN Epicenter and Dark Vector Armor Sets
- Outbreak Response Weapons
- Alliance Contact: Doctor Lokin
- Infected Varactyl and Dewback Mounts
- Ferocious Rakghoul Mini-pets
- And of course… plague street cred.
🧬 Pro tip: Don’t skip the vaccine. Seriously, space zombies are annoying.
🎰 Nar Shaddaa Nightlife (July 8–August 19)
Once you’ve washed off the plague dust, it’s time to clean up and roll some dice.
The ever-glitzy Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event returns, running from July 8th all the way through August 19th. Both Star Cluster and Club Vertica casinos are live again — and this year, Mek-Sha joins the party, offering new daily missions and even shinier prizes.
If you’ve ever dreamed of mingling with crime lords in gold lamé, now’s your moment.
What’s the Gameplay?
- Play the slot machines
- Complete casino-related daily missions
- Win Cartel Market Certificates
- Pray to Lady Luck for jackpot hits
- Repeat until broke (or rich)
Featured Rewards:
- Supernova Helmet
- Nightlife Socialite & Kingpin’s Armor Sets
- Phrojo Nuray and Gamorrean Bodyguard Companions
- Vectron Magnus and Kingpin’s Rancor Mounts
- Kingpin’s Predator Mount
- High Roller Shades
- Blast Pad & Frost Floor Trap Decorations
- High Roller Weapons
- Fiery Grefna Chick, Shimmering Ginx, Lucky Pritarr
- And yes, even a Taxidermy collection for your stronghold
This is one of the few events in SWTOR where you can win gear without firing a single shot—though your credit balance might not survive the experience.
What Makes These Events Stand Out?
Both events are community favorites, but for wildly different reasons:
- Rakghoul Resurgence gives you a legitimate PvE combat experience with environmental storytelling, zone-specific missions, and creepy enemies.
- Nar Shaddaa Nightlife leans into SWTOR’s space-Vegas vibe with a no-combat, high-reward experience where glamour meets luck.
Together, they’re the perfect way to balance your July: fight during the day, party at night. Or vice versa, depending on your timezone and caffeine intake.
Final Word From the Casino Bar (and Bacta Tank)
This month, you’re not just grinding for dailies—you’re living the high life, battling plague monsters by day and raking in credits by night. Whether you’re chasing infected creatures on Tatooine or pulling the High Roller jackpot, July is bursting with SWTOR-style chaos.
So grab your hazmat suit, slip on those High Roller Shades, and make the most of these two classic events before the month is out.
