SWTOR’s next major update — 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin” — lands on December 9, 2025. It brings a host of new content: a fresh story, a brand-new dynamic zone on Dantooine, a new stronghold, PvP Season 9, balance changes, and plenty of incentives to jump back in. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters for old players, newcomers, and everyone in between. 🚀 New Story & Galactic Threads Continue 7.8 advances the main storyline under the umbrella of Galactic Threads. This restored narrative arc picks up where the previous chapters left off, tying together ongoing threats — including the fallout from the Hidden Chain, and emerging dangers linked to Darth Malgus and other dark machinations. If you’re caught up on all prior expansions and flashpoints, Galactic Threads will be available immediately. If not — you’ll need to complete the required legacy missions to unlock it….
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SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives Updated for December 9 – January 12: What Players Need to Know
Galactic Seasons 9: Flashpoint Resurgence continues rolling forward, and with Game Update 7.7.1 live, SWTOR has now officially updated the Season Objectives running from December 9 through January 12. That’s five full weeks of Galactic Seasons progress — perfect for catch-up players, alts enjoyers, completionists, and those of us who just like seeing that little reward track light up. Below is your weekly breakdown of everything happening in Weeks 17–21, explained clearly so you know exactly where to spend your time (and which objectives you can safely ignore). Week 17: December 9 – December 15 Daily Objective Influencing the GalaxyEarn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across your Legacy. Weekly Objectives (Complete Any 7 of 11) Tip:If you don’t feel like raiding, the world bosses + crafting + Tatooine objectives make for an easy 7/11. Week 18: December 16 – December 22 Daily Influencing the Galaxy – Earn 25,000 Conquest Points. Weekly…
Could Tony Gilroy Return to Star Wars? His London Love Says Maybe
For a man who reshaped the Star Wars universe with one of the most grounded, emotionally rich, politically sharp stories ever made, Tony Gilroy has been pretty clear about one thing: he wasn’t planning on coming back. After Andor Season 2 wrapped, Gilroy spoke openly about the toll the show took on him — the intense production schedule, the pressure, the scale of the project. Most fans assumed that meant he was finished with Star Wars for good. But now he’s hinting that there is something that might pull him back. And surprisingly, it’s not the franchise itself. It’s London. “London Would Be the Bigger Draw Than Star Wars” In a recent interview, Gilroy explained what might lure him back to the galaxy far, far away, and the answer surprised many fans: “I would say the biggest temptation to return to Star Wars would be to go back and work…
A Full KOTOR II Remake Is Reportedly in the Works — What It Could Mean for Fans
Long revered as one of the deepest, most morally complex entries in the Star Wars gaming saga, KOTOR II has endured decades of admiration — and frustration. The original release was powerful, but also famously unfinished, with cut content and an ending many players felt was abrupt. But new reports suggest that might finally change. A full remake of KOTOR II, with “modern gameplay” and an improved ending, is reportedly — or at least was recently — on the roadmap. Here’s what you should know — and what you should still treat as hopeful speculation. 🔎 The Rumor: What’s in the New KOTOR II Plan In short: the plan was ambitious. Fully modern. And aimed at delivering what many longtime fans consider the true version of KOTOR II. – Source 🚧 The Roadblocks — And Why It’s Still Uncertain As much as these reports fired up the fan base, there…
Diego Luna Earns Golden Globe Nomination for Andor — But the Series Itself Gets Snubbed
The Rebellion is celebrating… and side-eyeing at the same time. Diego Luna has officially been nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Golden Globe Awards for his performance as Cassian Andor — a well-deserved recognition for one of the most nuanced characters in modern Star Wars storytelling. But here’s the twist:ANDOR — one of the most critically acclaimed shows on television — wasn’t nominated for Best Drama Series. Yes. Really.Welcome to awards season, where logic goes to die faster than a stormtrooper’s aim. Diego Luna’s Nomination: Absolutely Earned Let’s start with the good news. Diego Luna’s performance in Andor Season 2 has been praised by fans, critics, and anyone with functioning emotional range. Luna brings a rare humanity to Cassian — a rebel who isn’t chosen by destiny, but pushed into the fight by oppression, circumstance, and sheer survival. He plays Cassian with: It’s the kind of…
A Newly Restored Star Wars Is Returning to Theaters in 2027 — Just in Time for the 50th Anniversary
It finally happened.After decades of debates, edits, re-edits, and “Han shot first” arguments echoing across the galaxy, Lucasfilm has confirmed that a newly restored version of the original Star Wars (1977) will hit theaters February 19, 2027 to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary. Yes, you read that correctly: Star Wars — the one that started it all — is coming back to the big screen. And not just dusted off, but restored, polished, and prepared for a theatrical return worthy of a galactic milestone. This is not a drill. This is not another rumor. This is happening. Why This Re-Release Is a Big Deal Star Wars fans have been asking for years — decades — for a modern theatrical re-release of the original film. The announcement confirms what many hoped for but few expected: Lucasfilm is opening the vault. A restored version means: For many younger fans who discovered the…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Last Jedi Season Began Eight Years Ago — Which Side Did You Choose?
Every Star Wars fan has that one Battlefront II memory that lives rent-free in their mind. Maybe it was the first time you Force-pushed an entire hallway of stormtroopers, or maybe it was the moment you realized Kylo Ren’s pull ability was both incredible and wildly annoying. But today, we’re rewinding the clock to a very specific milestone: Eight years ago, The Last Jedi Season launched in Star Wars Battlefront II.Yes — eight. Years. Ago.Take a moment to feel that one in your bones. The Season That Split the Galaxy (In a Fun Way) When The Last Jedi Season arrived, DICE didn’t just hand us new cosmetics and call it a day. Nope — they made us choose sides. You had to align with either: It wasn’t just a cosmetic choice. It changed your challenges, your community goals, and how the event storyline unfolded. For the first time, Battlefront II…
Diego Luna Scores Critics Choice Nomination for Andor Season 2 — And the Rebellion Rejoices
The Force is strong with this one — or, more accurately, the acting is.Diego Luna has officially been nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Critics Choice Awards for his work in Andor Season 2, and Star Wars fans everywhere are nodding like, “Yeah… that tracks.” It’s one of those rare moments where the awards world and the Star Wars community agree:Cassian Andor isn’t just a rebel hero — he’s one of the most compelling characters on television right now. The Nomination That Feels Like a Win Luna’s Critics Choice nod shouldn’t surprise anyone who actually watched Season 2. The series has been praised for: And through it all, Diego Luna delivered a performance that never leaned on spectacle or nostalgia — just raw humanity wrapped in Star Wars texture. Where other shows rely on lightsabers, prophecies, or mysterious bloodlines, Andor stands out by focusing on people…
A Big New Star Wars Game Announcement Is Coming — And It’s Not What You Think
Every once in a while, the Star Wars gaming community gets a small spark of information that immediately turns into a wildfire of theories, hype, and “my cousin at EA says…” chaos.Today’s spark comes from industry insider Kurakasis, who dropped a very simple, very loaded message on Twitter/X: “A big Star Wars game announcement is coming very soon.And just to be clear, this announcement has nothing to do with Star Wars: Zero Company or Eclipse.” That’s it.One tweet.Two exclusions.And a whole galaxy of possibilities. Let’s break down what we actually know — and what the fandom is (predictably) doing with it. What the Insider Actually Said (And Why It Matters) Unlike the usual vague leaks, this one is refreshingly clear: That’s the entire confirmed dataset.Everything beyond this point is speculation — fun speculation, sure — but speculation nonetheless. The important takeaway?Something is close enough to reveal that trustworthy insiders are…
A New Plot Description for The Mandalorian & Grogu Reveals Major Clues About the Movie’s Story
A new alleged plot description for The Mandalorian & Grogu has surfaced — and if it’s even half accurate, this movie is shaping up to be a very different kind of Star Wars story. More focused, more intimate, and more rooted in the post-Empire chaos than some fans may have expected. The description, reportedly tied to early promotional material, paints a picture of a galaxy still trembling from the fall of the Empire. The celebrations are long over. The New Republic is stretched thin. And the remnants of Imperial authority haven’t vanished — they’ve simply gone feral. And right in the middle of it?Din Djarin and his tiny but terrifying apprentice. The Galaxy After the Empire: Not Peaceful… Just Quiet According to the description, the Empire’s defeat hasn’t brought true stability. Instead, numerous former Imperial officers have carved out their own little kingdoms, effectively becoming warlords who operate in the…
SWTOR In-Game Events for December 2025: Life Day, Gree Secrets, Pirates, Double XP & A Big Anniversary
It’s the final stretch of 2025, and Star Wars: The Old Republic is rolling out a fully loaded month of events — celebrations, pirates, snowballs, ancient Gree technology, anniversary freebies, and yes… a shiny new Astromech Droid. If you’re planning your December grind, buckle up: there’s a lot to do, a lot to earn, and a lot of XP on the table. Below is your easy, player-friendly breakdown of everything happening in SWTOR this December. Relics of the Gree December 9 – December 16 (12:00 PM GMT)Requirement: Level 50+ The mysterious Gree return to Ilum’s Western Ice Shelf, and once again, players are invited to uncover the secrets of the Gray Secant. This event is all about exploring ancient alien tech, battling tough elites, and challenging the monstrous opponent at the heart of the Gree starship. If you’re missing some of the classic Gree cosmetics or you want to push…
Tom Stoppard Has Died at 88 — The Uncredited Writer Behind the Iconic Darth Plagueis Speech
The Star Wars community is mourning the loss of Sir Tom Stoppard, who has passed away at the age of 88. While the world remembers him as one of the greatest playwrights of the last century, Star Wars fans know him for something far more mythic: Tom Stoppard secretly wrote — or heavily rewrote — the iconic “Darth Plagueis the Wise” speech in Revenge of the Sith. Your original story can be found here: Yes — one of the most quoted, most parodied, and most haunting monologues in Star Wars history was shaped by a legendary dramatist whose name never appeared in the credits. The Hidden Pen Behind Palpatine’s Greatest Manipulation Stoppard was brought in late during the development of Revenge of the Sith as an uncredited script doctor, tasked with elevating some of the film’s key emotional and philosophical moments. According to multiple behind-the-scenes accounts over the years, his…
New Japanese Trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu Drops — Featuring Fresh Footage
The galaxy’s smallest warrior and his chrome-plated dad are back in the spotlight. The Star Wars Japan account on X has revealed a brand-new Japanese trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and it features a couple of intriguing new clips that weren’t shown in the previous international versions. It’s short, stylish, and exactly the kind of tease that fuels fan speculation — especially with the movie still months away. 🎥 What’s New in the Japanese Trailer? Regional trailers often include alternative shots or slight variations in pacing, and this one is no exception. Fans spotted: These aren’t massive plot reveals — but they shift the tone. The focus is on scale, mood, and drama. It feels less like a teaser for a TV continuation and more like a trailer for a full-blown cinematic Star Wars event. スター・ウォーズが映画館に帰ってくる─⠀『#スターウォーズ／#マンダロリアンアンドグローグー』⠀🟤伝説の賞金稼ぎ＜マンダロリアン＞🟢フォースの力を秘めた＜グローグー＞⠀帝国が崩壊した銀河を舞台に固い絆で結ばれた二人を待ち受ける壮大な冒険と驚くべき運命とは？… pic.twitter.com/ykdfILHUve — スター・ウォーズ公式 (@starwarsjapan) December 1, 2025 Why This Trailer Matters A Different…
How Andor Season 2’s Mina-Rau Costumes Draw Inspiration From Brueghel and Van Gogh
Andor has always stood out in the Star Wars universe for its realism — not just in its political storytelling but in the texture of its world. In Season 2, that realism gets a powerful visual boost thanks to the costumes worn by characters on Mina-Rau, a new rural world introduced in the story. According to Emmy-winning costume designer Michael Wilkinson, the clothing for Mina-Rau’s people was deliberately designed to evoke the pastoral paintings of Pieter Brueghel and Vincent van Gogh. Source This artistic influence isn’t just a fun fact — it’s one of the reasons Mina-Rau feels so authentic on-screen. Why Brueghel and Van Gogh? Brueghel and Van Gogh are famous for capturing the lives of workers, farmers, and ordinary people. Their paintings often highlight: By pulling from this visual legacy, Andor grounds Mina-Rau in a familiar kind of rural humanity — even though it exists in a galaxy…
Reserve Your Signed Pablo Hidalgo Book at Thank the Maker: The Force Awakens – A Must-Have Moment for Star Wars Fans
If you love Star Wars lore, reference books, behind-the-scenes world-building, or collectible merch, you’ll want to mark your calendar. Pablo Hidalgo, one of the key architects behind modern Star Wars canon, is offering signed copies of his books as part of the upcoming Thank the Maker: The Force Awakens 10th-anniversary event. Hosted in Fordingbridge on December 7, 2025, this celebration honors a full decade since The Force Awakens relaunched the saga for a new generation. And now, fans have the chance to take home a signed piece of Star Wars history. What Is Thank the Maker: The Force Awakens? Thank the Maker is part fan event, part creator panel, and part deep dive into the making of Episode VII. It’s built around celebrating the film’s 10-year legacy — from the comeback of Han Solo and Chewbacca to the introduction of Rey, Finn, Poe, and BB-8. The event promises: For lore…
Sir Tom Stoppard Has Died — Remembering the Secret Star Wars Writer You Never Knew You Loved
When news broke that Sir Tom Stoppard had passed away at 88, most headlines focused on his legendary theatre career — Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Arcadia, The Real Thing… the list goes on. But for Star Wars fans, there’s another layer to his legacy that rarely gets talked about publicly: 👉 Stoppard quietly helped shape Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Yep. One of the greatest playwrights of the last century also helped polish one of the most pivotal films in the saga — and he did it all uncredited. And that’s not all. Before Lucasfilm brought him into the galaxy far, far away, Stoppard had already left fingerprints all over Indiana Jones and a stack of Hollywood classics, again as the film industry’s most elite “script doctor.” So today, as we remember the man, let’s talk about the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and blockbuster-writing legacy…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Battle of Geonosis Update Dropped 7 Years Ago — And It Was Peak Clone Wars Gaming
Seven years ago today, Star Wars Battlefront II delivered one of the biggest and most beloved updates in the game’s entire lifespan: The Battle of Geonosis. This wasn’t a small patch. It wasn’t a balance tweak. It was a full-blown content explosion — the kind of “oh wow, they actually did it” moment that reminded players why they fell in love with Battlefront in the first place. And honestly? It still holds up as one of the greatest Clone Wars experiences ever put into a Star Wars shooter. A Massive Galactic Assault Map That Felt Like a Real War The Geonosis Galactic Assault map was huge — not “Battlefront huge,” but legit battlefield huge. Wide open dunes, rocky caverns, marching walkers, war dust everywhere, and that orange haze that instantly screams “we are so, so doomed.” For many players, this was the first time Battlefront II truly felt like: Snipers,…
Shawn Levy Says John Williams’ Themes Won’t Be Used in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER — And That’s a Bold Move
Shawn Levy is charting a new musical course for Star Wars: Starfighter.The director has confirmed that the upcoming film will not feature remixes, re-orchestrations, or direct lifts of John Williams’ legendary themes. No Imperial March. No Force Theme. No Williams cues repurposed for nostalgia hits. According to Levy, the goal isn’t to erase the legacy — it’s to avoid leaning on it. “It’s not going to be remixes of Williams’ cues. It may be inspired by some of that, but I needed a bighearted score from a composer who, like John Williams, doesn’t shy away from themes.” This is a creative swing — and maybe exactly the kind of swing Star Wars needs right now. A Massive Win: Thomas Newman Is Scoring a Star Wars Movie This is huge news. Thomas Newman is one of the greatest film composers alive — and now he’s doing a Star Wars movie. The…
McDonald’s Celebrates Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary With 70 Toys — Including 9 Star Wars Collectibles
McDonald’s is celebrating 70 years of the Disneyland Resort in the only appropriate way:by dropping a massive set of 70 different Happy Meal toys, each one themed to a moment, character, or attraction from across Disneyland’s history. Yes — 70 toys.Yes — collectors everywhere just felt a disturbance in the Force. But the biggest headline for us galaxy-far-far-away people? McDonald’s included nine Star Wars toys in the lineup. Between Disneyland history, Star Tours nostalgia, and Galaxy’s Edge hype, this crossover practically writes itself — and it’s already shaping up to be one of McDonald’s biggest collectible promotions in years. Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland Magic Disneyland opened in 1955, and since then, the resort has evolved into a multi-generation dream machine full of classic attractions, land expansions, and big IP crossovers. McDonald’s is tapping into that legacy by releasing: This isn’t just a kids’ meal promotion — it’s a full-scale…
Jeremy Allen White Had No Idea Who Rotta the Hutt Was Before Being Cast in The Mandalorian and Grogu
Jeremy Allen White — the Emmy-winning star of The Bear and longtime favorite from Shameless — is joining the Star Wars galaxy in one of the most unexpected ways imaginable: by playing Rotta the Hutt. And according to a new interview, he had absolutely no idea who that was before he got the role. Source Yes. The man cast to voice Jabba the Hutt’s son learned about the character after being hired. And honestly? That might be the coolest part of this entire story. A “Wait… Who?” Casting Moment In the interview, White openly admits that he didn’t know Rotta even existed until the creative team walked him through the character. That’s right: no Clone Wars memories, no deep Hutt lore, no childhood trauma from the 2008 animated movie. Just a director telling him:“You’re going to play a Hutt.”And White going:“Great! …What’s a Hutt’s kid like again?” In a franchise…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – 11/25 Update Brings New Characters, Fixes, and Triple Drops Tease
The latest Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update has landed, and it’s a surprisingly stacked one. From character availability changes to bug fixes and even a tease of incoming Triple Drops, today’s patch brings a little something for everyone — collectors, theorycrafters, and spreadsheet enjoyers alike. Here’s everything that hit the holotable today. 4-LOM Joins Chromium Packs and Shipments Bounty hunters, rejoice: 4-LOM is now officially available in Chromium Packs and Shipments.If you’ve been waiting to round out your Bounty Hunter or Scoundrel teams, this is a very good day. Time to decide whether your wallet — or your patience — wins. LAST CALL: Extra Life Charity Drive – $23,000 Raised So Far The community’s been on a roll. The Extra Life Charity Drive has already raised $23,000, with today being the last call for donations.Full details and donation link here:👉 https://forums.ea.com/blog/swgoh-game-info-hub-en/extra-life-charity-drive-live-event-11-8-2025/12877936 If you want to make a difference and…
Star Wars x Destiny 2: Renegades – Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of December 2 Expansion
Destiny 2 just went full hyperspace. Bungie has released the official launch trailer for Star Wars x Destiny 2: Renegades, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and surprising crossovers in the history of either franchise. The full expansion arrives on December 2, 2025, but the trailer alone is enough to get both Guardians and Star Wars fans vibrating like an overloaded fusion coil. This isn’t just a cosmetic pack. This is a full-blown expansion with crossover energy so strong it feels like Disney and Bungie looked at each other and said, “What if we just broke the internet?” Spoiler: They did. A Massive IP Mashup That Actually Makes Sense On paper, Destiny 2 and Star Wars should clash like a Titan charging into a Jedi Council meeting. But the Renegades trailer proves how perfectly the universes blend when you focus on their shared pillars:…
OTD in 1985: Ewoks – The Battle for Endor Brought Chaos, Blasters, and Unexpected Darkness to ABC
On November 24, 1985, American TV audiences tuned into ABC expecting a cozy Sunday-night Star Wars adventure…and instead got one of the darkest openings in Star Wars history. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, the second of the made-for-TV Ewok movies, aired 39 years ago today — and if you haven’t revisited it in a while, you may have forgotten just how dramatically unhinged it is. Cute teddy bears? Yes.Family-friendly? In theory.Traumatizing? Absolutely. Let’s take a trip back to this very odd corner of Star Wars canon. A Sequel That Pulls Zero Punches The story picks up right after Caravan of Courage, following young Cindel Towani (Aubree Miller) as she and her family continue to survive on the forest moon of Endor. …for about ten minutes. Because in one of the most surprising tonal shifts ever approved by Lucasfilm, the entire Towani family except Cindel is killed early in the film….
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Turns 10 – The $2 Billion Mobile Giant That Still Dominates the Galaxy
A full decade has passed since Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes launched and quietly became the most profitable Star Wars video game ever made. Released in 2015, the mobile RPG didn’t arrive with the cinematic splash of a console blockbuster — but it did bring something far more powerful: a frictionless, endlessly expandable system built for collectors, strategists, and fans who always wanted to see Darth Vader punch General Grievous in the face. Ten years later, Galaxy of Heroes has generated an estimated $2 billion in revenue, making it the single most successful Star Wars game in history. Not Battlefront. Not KOTOR. Not Jedi: Fallen Order. A mobile squad battler did what none of them could. And the wild part? It’s still going strong. A Decade of Dominance in the Star Wars Gaming Galaxy Most live-service mobile games burn out after a few years. Galaxy of Heroes did the opposite…