What is the “New Era” update in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?

It’s the game’s 10th-anniversary overhaul introducing seasonal Eras with new units, modes, and a standalone progression system called Era Levels that later convert to normal (Legacy) upgrades.

Each Era includes three Episodes, six Marquee units, one Journey Guide unit, weekly Episode Quests, Era Challenges, and the new Coliseum mode. When an Era ends, Era units convert to Legacy units.

What are Era Levels and do they replace gear?

Era Levels are a linear track using Era materials (not Legacy gear/relics). At Era end, Era Levels convert into Character Level, Gear/Relic, and Ability levels so progress is permanent.

Can I use Era units in Legacy modes like GAC or Raids?

During an Era, Era units are limited to Era modes. After the Era ends, they become Legacy units usable across the game with their converted levels.

What is the Coliseum?

Coliseum is a Level-10+ boss-rush leaderboard for Era squads with daily rotating bosses and milestone rewards, including Relic 10 materials for top performance.

What replaces Galactic Challenges?

Era Challenges—week-long events tuned for Era squads—replace Galactic Challenges to reduce daily grind and let players clear content on their own schedule.

Are there changes to Relics and the economy?

Yes. Gear pressure is reduced, Episode Track rewards now include Relic mats and Signal Data, Scavenger recipes are cheaper, and Relic 10 is introduced for high-end competition.

Which Anniversary Marquee characters are coming?

Stormtrooper Luke, IG-90, Yoda & Chewie, Asajj Ventress (Dark Disciple), Inquisitor Barriss, and Darth Vader (Duel’s End), plus Maul (Hate-Fueled) via the Era Journey event.

What are Lightspeed Tokens in this update?

Updated LST tiers instantly raise select characters to higher Gear/Relic and ability levels, helping new and returning players accelerate key Journey Guide unlocks.

Will there be PvP for Eras?

A dedicated Era PvP mode is planned for the future alongside Loaned Units to ensure fair seasonal competition without mod RNG.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 10th Anniversary Update

Ten years. A decade of battles, guilds, lightsabers, and strategy at the holotable. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (SWGOH) has officially hit its 10th anniversary — and Capital Games is celebrating with the biggest update in the game’s history. The update marks the beginning of what the developers are calling a “New Era” for the game, bringing sweeping structural changes, a revamped progression system, and brand-new content designed to unite veterans and newcomers under one galaxy-spanning system.

Let’s break down everything you need to know about this landmark update and how it’s set to reshape SWGOH for years to come.

The Era System: A New Way to Play

The centerpiece of the 10th Anniversary update is the introduction of Eras, a new seasonal structure designed to organize content, progression, and storytelling. Each Era will consist of:

Three Episodes per Era
Six new Marquee units
A unique Journey Guide event
Weekly Episode Quests
Era Challenges
Multiple limited-time activities for all players

Eras will be isolated from the rest of the game — referred to as Legacy content — and come with unique “Era units” that can only be used within Era modes. Once an Era ends, those units become Legacy units and transition into the regular game.

The reasoning behind this isolation is simple: to let players participate in fresh content without sacrificing progress in their long-term rosters. This means you’ll be able to focus on new units and stories without worrying about draining your existing resources.

Era Levels: A Brand-New Progression System

Replacing traditional gear and relic materials for Era content, Era Levels form a new linear progression path for powering up characters. Instead of juggling dozens of upgrade materials, players will use Era-specific resources to level their units.

Key benchmarks include:

Level 65: Gear 12 equivalent (free-to-play friendly target)
Level 80: Relic 2
Level 95 (Max): Relic 6 and Zeta ability level

When an Era ends, these units’ progress converts into their Legacy equivalents — meaning your time and effort will always count toward permanent roster growth.

The Coliseum: A New Era of Competition

Say goodbye to endless Galactic Challenges. The Coliseum is the game’s new signature mode, unlocking at Player Level 10. It’s a daily boss-battle arena where players test their Era squads against iconic Star Wars enemies for leaderboard rewards and progression materials — including the all-new Relic 10 resources.

Each Era will feature its own Coliseum Shard — separate from Squad and Fleet Arenas — ensuring everyone gets a fresh start each season. Daily bosses rotate, rewarding both consistency and skill.

Era Challenges Replace Galactic Challenges

To keep daily playtime manageable, the developers are replacing Galactic Challenges with Era Challenges. These events are tailored to Era units and balanced to be achievable for players of all levels. Each runs for a full week, letting players complete them on their own schedule and earn materials for Era progression.

Time Management & Quality of Life

Capital Games made it clear: the new system shouldn’t eat more of your day. The reworked structure aims to reduce grind and repetition while maintaining engagement. Coliseum scores persist over each Era, meaning once you hit your best performance, you can move on.

Meanwhile, other modes like Conquest and Territory Battles are being rebalanced to require less micromanagement thanks to a new Relic Delta system, which scales difficulty more efficiently.

Cantina Overhaul & Seasonal Campaigns

The iconic Cantina is also being revamped. Light Side and Dark Side tables are merging into a single Campaigns Table, where new story-driven content will appear more prominently. Expect regular updates connecting in-game events to broader Star Wars stories — a much-needed modernization of one of SWGOH’s oldest features.

Future Content: Loaned Units & PvP Plans

Next year will introduce Loaned Units — temporary characters based on existing Legacy units that players can use in Era modes. These borrowed characters allow newer players to enjoy complete squad experiences without grinding for years.

Capital Games is also developing an Era-based PvP mode, designed to bring fair, balanced competition without mod RNG. It’s early in development, but the vision is clear: fast, strategic PvP built around equal footing each season.

Relic 10 & Economy Updates

A huge highlight of this update is the Relic Economy rework. Capital Games wants to reduce the infamous “gear crunch” and make higher-level upgrades more accessible.

Here’s how:

Gear requirements are reduced for Relic upgrades.
More Relic materials are available from Episode Tracks and Era milestones.
Scavenger recipes have been simplified, allowing for cheaper Aeromagnifiers, Droid Brains, and Signal Data.
Relic 9 materials are easier to earn, while Relic 10 arrives as an exclusive reward for top players in Era modes and high-end PvP.

This change aims to make progression feel rewarding again — not punishing.

Lightspeed Tokens & Episode Track Improvements

Lightspeed Tokens (LSTs) — which instantly upgrade characters — are also getting a facelift. Updated tiers now grant characters higher Relics and ability levels, making them far more valuable.

The Episode Track, Pass, and Pass+ now include even more Era Materials and Relic components while keeping prices the same, meaning both free and premium players benefit from the expanded rewards.

10th Anniversary Marquee Characters

To celebrate the milestone, the Anniversary Era introduces reimagined versions of early game favorites:

Stormtrooper Luke – Revives the classic Rebel squad.
IG-90 – A new tank supporting Doctor Aphra’s crew.
Yoda & Chewie – A powerhouse duo joining Tarfful’s Wookiee team.
Asajj Ventress (Dark Disciple) – Adds versatility to bounty hunter and scion squads.
Inquisitor Barriss – A dark twist on the fallen Jedi healer.
Darth Vader (Duel’s End) – The ultimate Empire squad anchor.

The Era Journey Event introduces Maul (Hate-Fueled) as the marquee unlockable, alongside powerful new bosses such as Dryax, Jotaz, Pirate AT-ST, and Zeffo Tomb Guardians.

Anniversary Quest Celebration

From November 2025 through 2026, players can participate in Anniversary Quest chains awarding Lightspeed Tokens and exclusive characters. These quests are designed to help both new and veteran players fast-track key Journey Guide heroes — from Hera Syndulla and Ahsoka to Commander Luke Skywalker and The Mandalorian (Beskar Armor).

The Four Pillars of the New Era

The developers defined four key principles shaping the next decade of SWGOH:

Seasonal Play is for Everyone – All players, new and old, experience fresh content together.
Focus on the Fun – Rapid progression, creative gameplay, and fewer bottlenecks.
Tell a Star Wars Story – Deep, narrative-driven updates grounded in the Star Wars universe.
Eras Are the Most Efficient Path Forward – Meaningful rewards that fuel both short-term excitement and long-term roster growth.

The Future of Galaxy of Heroes

After a decade of lightsaber duels and strategic victories, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is entering its most ambitious phase yet. With a rebuilt structure, streamlined progression, and story-rich events, the “New Era” promises to keep the holotable alive for another 10 years.

Capital Games has made it clear: this update isn’t just an anniversary celebration — it’s a relaunch. A new foundation for the next generation of Star Wars gaming on mobile.

May the holotable be with you.

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