Welcome to the Monthly News Roundup series! This post, posted at the end of every month or the start of a month, aims to sum up the latest updates and changes to the relevant Star Wars games. January 2019: Star Wars Battlefront II (Shooter): January saw the release of the Darth Tyranus Update, bringing the dark-side Sith Lord Count Dooku (voiced by Corey Burton) into the game with 2 appearances. Like with the General Kenobi appearance, Dookus additional appearance Dark Ritual is taken from The Clone Wars series. The Geonosis map is also now available on the Heroes vs Villains and Blast modes, as well as Custom Arcade. Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO): After the major December Game Update 5.10 Jedi Under Siege It’s mostly been a quiet month for SWTOR. The only update is that Game Update 5.10.1 is now live on the Public Test Server Galaxy of Heroes (Mobile Collecting Game): Galaxy of Heroes has had a busy month. Opening up…
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Star Wars Video Games: Monthly News Roundup – December 2018
Welcome to the Monthly News Roundup series! This post, posted at the end of every month, aims to sum up the latest updates and changes to the relevant Star Wars games currently live. December 2018: Star Wars Battlefront II (Shooter): Battlefront received one content update this month, featuring the General Kenobi skin for the light-side hero Obi-wan Kenobi. This appearance, classed as Epic, is from The Clone Wars series. Some of the content coming in early 2019 has been confirmed. This includes: lightsaber combat changes, armored looks for Clone Officers, an emote wheel, and more trooper customization. This is alongside the two new Hero characters (Count Dooku for January and Anakin Skywalker in February, and the conquest-like mode also coming in February) Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO): Game Update 5.10 has come to the game, ‘Jedi Under Siege.’ This update includes a new storyline and daily area, guild improvements, masterwork armour,…
Star Wars: Force Arena will be shutting down on March 19th.
It has been announced that after a 2-year long run, Force Arena will be shutting down on March 19th. The game will be removed from the Play Store and the App Store on January 18th. Squad Leaders, When we launched Star Wars™: Force Arena nearly two years ago, we aimed to provide the best and most immersive Star Wars experience possible for mobile gamers. The game featured iconic Star Wars™ characters and locations that transported us all to a galaxy far far away. Unfortunately, the time has come for us to part ways, and we need to make the difficult decision to end support for Star Wars™: Force Arena. Starting now, in-app purchases using real money will be disabled. You will be able to continue to spend Crystals and Credits that you have already accumulated as normal. Should you require further assistance, please contact our Customer Support Center If you wish to…
Star Wars: Force Arena Legendary Card Packs with Foil Cards!
Squad Leaders! With its shiny gold features, Foil Cards are beautiful to look at, but you better believe that they are more than just looks! Foil Cards can also provide a bonus effect to your Leaders after you enhance them for all 5 levels! For a limited time, grab a chance to acquire the Foil Card of your favorite Leader! ■ 10/04 Legendary Card Packs with Foil Cards! Period: 10/04 06:00 AM – 10/11 05:59 AM (UTC+0) 10/03 11:00 PM – 10/10 10:59 PM (PDT) Details: You can find the Legendary Card Pack for each Faction at the Shop. Tap on the pack to see whose Foil Cards you can acquire along with the Legendary Card. * All Legendary Cards are available in the Legendary Card Pack regardless of your Tier and will be chosen at random. * The probability of acquiring each Foil Card is 3%; thus, the probability of…
Star Wars: Force Arena – Game update 3.2 Update Details
Star Wars: Force Arena will be undergoing a server maintenance to implement the 3.2 update and other improvements. New characters and in-game changes have been added to make your Star Wars™: Force Arena experience even more dynamic and exciting than before! Check out the details below: During the update, you will not be able to access the game. Please make sure to link your game account to your social media account to secure your data. Maintenance Period: 9/13 04:30 AM – 09:00 AM (UTC+0) 9/12 09:30 PM– 9/13 02:00 AM (PDT) Update Overview: – Added 4 new units – Improvements to Era Set Bonus and Datacard Quest – Added Assault on the Death Star II Event Maintenance Rewards After the maintenance, all users will receive a Silver Pack. You can claim this on: 9/13 After the Maintenance – 9/17 05:59 AM (UTC+0) 9/12 After the Maintenance – 9/16 10:59 PM (PDT) Below is the details: Four New Units Added!…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 8/23 Update Details
Star Wars: Force Arena ill be undergoing a server maintenance to apply in-game adjustments and other improvements. During the update, you will not be able to access the game. Please make sure to link your game account to your social media account to secure your game data. Maintenance Period: 8/23 05:00 ~ 09:00 (UTC+0) 8/22 10:00PM ~ 02:00AM (PDT) Update Overview: – Balance adjustments – Limited Duration Mission added Maintenance Reward: After the maintenance, all users will receive a Silver Pack. You can claim this on: 8/23 After the Maintenance ~ 8/27 05:59 (UTC+0) 8/22 After the Maintenance ~ 8/26 10:59PM (PDT) Check below for patch notes: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch has been made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Light Side Unit Balance Rey – Rey possesses the power of the Force and uses her skill “Mind Trick” to…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 8/9 Update Details
Tomorrow will see a new game update For Star Wars: Force Arena. This update features adjustments made on the arena to improve the overall experience of the game. For details, please see below: ■ Game Mode Balance Patch 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode Balance improvements were made to the popular 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode. In this mode, there had been a strategy to constantly strike an opponent’s middle turret with an airborne support card and a specific leader. It was decided that this undermined the strategic diversity and fairness of the game. Therefore, in this patch, the amount of damage to the middle turret and Shield Generator will be adjusted while the effectiveness of support cards in general combat is maintained so that Squad Leaders can enjoy a fairer 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode. ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch has been made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed…
Star Wars: Force Arena Game update 3.1 Update Details
A new update for Star Wars: Force Arena is here! This one brings new characters and in-game changes have also been added to make the gaming experience as dynamic and exciting as ever! Check out the details below: ■ Six New Units Added! – [Rebel Alliance] Added ‘Legendary’ Card – Ahsoka Tano (Fulcrum) – [Rebel Alliance] Added ‘Unique’ Card – Rex (Rebel) – [Rebel Alliance] Added ‘Epic’ Card – B-Wing prototype – [Galactic Empire] Added ‘Legendary’ Card – Gar Saxon – [Galactic Empire] Added ‘Unique’ Card – Imperial Super Commandos – [Galactic Empire] Added ‘Epic’ Card – TIE Defender – Ahsoka Tano (Fulcrum) and Rex (Rebel) can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 9 (Chromium) in the Light Side. – B-Wing prototype can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium Challenger) in the Light Side. – Gar Saxon and Imperial Super Commandos can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 9 (Chromium) in the Dark Side. – TIE Defender can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 7/04 Update Details
Another update is upon us, featuring adjustments made on the arena to improve the overall experience of the game. For details, please see below: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Dryden Vos Dryden Vos is a very aggressive Leader, but due to the short duration of his “Rage” skill and the difficulty of utilizing it, many Squad Leaders did not give much thought into using him when he first debuted in the game. A decision was made to increase his skill’s duration, so get ready to use Dryden Vos in the battlefield! Bossk Bossk’s special ability is to gain energy when defeating an enemy leader, which can become a powerful weapon on 2v2 battle, where the skill could be used continuously. Thus, a patch was…
Star Wars: Force arena – 6/14 Update Details
Another update is here again! This features some balance adjustments to give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements are included here, so check out the details below, and get a TVG promo code for horse racing betting : ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is here to make some changes for some cards in the game. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Supreme Leader Snoke Snoke is a Dark Side Leader with a relatively high win rate in Force Arena. His physical strength and maneuverability are weak, but it is compensated by his powerful attacks and skills that uses the Force, which made it easier to stop enemies in their tracks. This has become a huge disappointment to Squad Leaders who face against him, especially those who use melee ranged Leaders. It has been decided that Snoke’s…
Star Wars: Force Arena – Update Commemoration – ‘Solo’ Coin Event!
Solo: A Star Wars™ Story has been released, along with the 3.0 update! Let us celebrate this occasion with a Coin Event! Gather enough Coins and use them to get our newly added cards! Check out the details below: ■ Update commemoration – ‘Solo’ Coin Event! Event 1: Coin Shop Open! Period: 5/24 After the Update ~ 6/7 05:59 (UTC+0) 5/ 24 After the Update ~ 6/6 10:59PM (PDT) Details: Check out what you can get with your Coins in the [Event] button in the Main Menu Screen. – How to enter the Event Shop? – Event Store Sales List * The number of Coins you can win in the Victory Pack and the Store Card Pack depends on the type of Card Pack. * Coins earned by opening a Card Pack are immediately reflected in the amount held. * After the end of the event, the remaining Coins will be…
Star Wars : Force Arena – 5/2 Update Details
Another update is here again! This features some balance adjustments to hopefully give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements are included here, so check out the details below: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is here to make some changes for some cards in the game. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Light Side Unit Balance ▶ Luke Skywalker Luke is the one of the oldest card released in the game and he is also a Leader who has been loved by many Squad Leaders. But, it is also true that he has been neglected while new powerful Leaders have been continuously released. Therefore, his Special Ability has been adjusted to make him be loved again. ▶ Ben Kenobi Along with Luke Skywalker, Ben Kenobi is a very powerful card that can change crisis into opportunity. He makes it easy to defend and…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 4/12 Update Details
An update for Star Wars: Force Arena is ready. This one features some balance adjustments to hopefully give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements are included here, so check out the details below: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is here to make some changes for some cards in the game. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Light Side Unit Balance Rey Rey’s Mind Trick is one of the most powerful skills in the game. It changes the tides of battle towards her side by converting Organic enemies into her allies. But sometimes, that gave a very negative experience to Dark Side users, as they had to watch their allies becoming their enemies helplessly. A decision to increase the Cooldown of her skill a bit has been applied. It’s still powerful, but it will need more discretion when using it. Luke…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 2.5 Update Details
Another update is finally here! Next game update will bring many new changes like new units, a new map, and a new game mode! Check out the details below to learn more of what’s in store in the 2.5 update: ■ New Legendary / Unique Cards Added! – [Resistance] Added ‘Legendary’ Card Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To). – [Resistance] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘R2-D2’. – [First Order] Added ‘Legendary’ Card ‘Supreme Leader Snoke’. – [First Order] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘Elite Praetorian Guards’. – Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To) and R2-D2 can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium Challenger) in the Light Side. – Supreme Leader Snoke and Elite Praetorian Guards can be used unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium Challenger) in the Dark Side. – The details of each new card are based on Level 1. – Details are subject to change and we will inform you of any changes. Resistance – Light Side With the betrayal of Ben Solo – student…
Star Wars Force Arena 22/02/2018 Update News
Another update is here! In this update, the Star Wars: Force Arena developers have focused on improving the balancing of the game that will hopefully bring balance to the Force and give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements with the Recommended Guilds List are implemented as well, so check out more details below: ■ Unit Balance Patch All numbers listed in the balance details are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Darth Maul As one of the strongest Legendary cards and one of the most loved Dark Side Leaders in the game, Darth Maul’s Skill allowed players to play more aggressively. A large portion of players have shared their sentiments about him and we are therefore increasing his Passive Skill Cooldown to challenge players to plan out their strategy more carefully since it may now be risky to charge towards turrets. Imperial Heavy Gunners The…
StarWars Force Arena: 2.4 Update Details… Count Dooku and General Kenobi is here!
StarWars Force Arena has a new update! This update will include a whole host of cards and a fair amount of quality of life changes to improve the overall experience of Star Wars: Force Arena. Check it out: ■ New Legendary / Unique Cards Added! – [Galactic Republic] Added ‘Legendary’ Card ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’‘. – [Galactic Republic] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘Commander Cody’. – [Separatist] Added ‘Legendary’ Card ‘Count Dooku’. – [Separatist] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘Vulture Droid’. – Obi-Wan Kenobi and Commander Cody can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 7 (Bronzium) in the Light Side. – Count Dooku and Vulture Droid can be used unlocked upon reaching Tier 7 (Bronzium) in the Dark Side. – The details of each new card are based on Level 1. – Details are subject to change and we will inform you of any changes. Galactic Republic – Light Side Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the greatest Jedi in history. His understanding of the Force and his…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 4×4 Blind draws return tomorrow with Anakin/Grievous
4×4 Blind draws return tomorrow with Anakin/Grievous. This is just typical after I used the bulk of my saved crystals opening packs when they gave us the free booster… it’s a conspiracy. Netmarble = Illuminati. Here is the news: Squad Leaders, By popular demand, we are bring back the 4×4 Blind Card Draw Event! Get a chance to obtain ANAKIN SKYWALKER, AHSOKA TANO, GENERAL GRIEVOUS, IG-101 & IG-102 and other cards! To get a free draw, you need to pull 3 identical cards! ■ 01/18 4×4 Blind Card Draw Event The 4×4 Blind Draw now contains the following cards: [Light Side] [Dark Side] These cards are available between the following dates: 01/18 06:00 ~ 01/24 05:59 (UTC+0) 01/17 10:00PM ~ 01/23 09:59PM (PST) * Each card in the 4×4 card draw is worth 299 Crystals * Turn all 16 cards to get an extra random card from the 4×4 board! May the…
Star Wars: Force Arena – New balance patch available
A small update will be released on the 11th of January. This update will be a balance update and will make changes to cards on both sides of the Force. We are constantly monitoring our players’ feedback and are applying those to the data we have available to make changes. ■ Unit Balance Patch All numbers listed in the balance details are based on the cards at Level 1. Light Side Unit Balance Bantha Rider The Bantha Rider was designed to be a very powerful tank. But as strategies have evolved, a large portion of players have decided that tanking with heroes is much more effective than letting a Bantha Rider push first. We are therefore increasing the health of the Bantha Rider to improve the cards versatility. Rebel Guards Rebel Honor Cards were designed to be a very basic unit. Their slow movement and weakness to ranged attacks were weighted against their…
Star Wars: Force Arena – Ranking Points Event
Star Wars: Force Arena Ranked 1v1 has held a number of competitions, separating the winners and the losers are into Ranks! Despite the challenges and difficulties, many palyers still found it fun and rewarding! The devs have now noticed that after reaching Tier 14 (Kyber Master), there are no special rewards aside from the extra Crystals given at the end of every Season. Therefor they now want to challenge the players more and give a sense of accomplishment when reaching the top ranks through this Ranking Point Events! So bow is your chance to win special rewards that cannot be bought with Credits or Crystals! Let the battle begin and let your abilities shine! ■ Ranking Points Event Period: 01/11 After the Update ~ Upon Further Notice Details: Points will be given to the top 5 Squad Leaders according to the ranking determined at the end of each Season. The Points…
Star Wars: Force Arena 01/11 Maintenance Notice
The Star Wars: Force Arena servers will be taken down for its scheduled maintenance to implement the latest update. All players will not be able to access the game during the period, so please make sure that it is linked to your SNS account to prevent losing data. Maintenance Period: 01/11 05:00 ~ 09:00 (UTC+0) 01/10 09:00PM ~ 01/11 01:00AM (PST) * Time may be subject to change Update Overview: – Balance adjustment of 10 units – Some text improvements Maintenance Rewards After the maintenance, all users will receive a Silver Pack. You can claim this on: 01/11 After the Maintenance ~ 1/15 07:59 (UTC+0) 01/11 After the Maintenance ~ 1/14 11:59PM (PST) * Please don’t forget to link your account to protect your progress. * Items in the Inbox with expiration, remaining Premium Boosters in use, and Victory Packs being opened will not be saved during the maintenance.
Star Wars: Force Arena – Increased Card Chance New Year Special
Happy 2018 everyone! We hope you all enjoyed the Year End Special of the Increased Card Chance event. To start of the New Year, here’s another Increased Card Chance Event with a different set of Leaders and Units! ■ Increased Card Chance New Year Special Period: 01/05 06:00 ~ 01/09 05:59 (UTC+0) 01/04 10:00PM ~ 01/08 09:59PM (PST) Details: The odd of getting specific Leaders/units will increase based on the schedule. Check out the details below: ※ The Tiers of the Card Packs in the Shop will change according to the player’s Tier for each Faction. Different types of Cards are available depends on the Card Pack Tier. ※ The schedule of the increased card chance will appear in the Shop. Players will also be able to check the cards they can get in each Card Pack. Happy New Year and may the Force be with you!
How To Play Star Wars Force Arena
Are you wondering how to play Star Wars Force Arena? Well, the good news is it’s not that hard AND we have a great video here from zonkara that will tell you just what to do. This is part 1 of a three part series that will walk you through playing Star Wars Force Arena. If you have not downloaded this free game yet, go get it from the app store, watch these videos, and then you will see exactly how to do it right from the beginning. In some of these mobile games, it really does pay off to watch a tutorial to learn how to play them from the start from someone who has already played. That’s because in mobile games even more so than other games, it’s harder to go back and change things or do things differently because you didn’t know any better. You’re stuck with what you…
Star Wars Force Arena – Increased Card Chance Year End Special
We are close to the end of another year! Why not end it with a bang? Don’t miss another chance to get more Leaders and units when you purchase packs with this increased card chance event! ■ Increased Card Chance Year End Special Period: 12/22 06:00 ~ 12/27 05:59 (UTC+0) 12/21 10:00PM ~ 12/26 09:59PM (PST) Details: The odd of getting specific Leaders/units will increase based on the schedule. Check out the details below: ※ The Tiers of the Card Packs in the Shop will change according to the player’s Tier for each Faction. Different types of Cards are available depends on the Card Pack Tier. ※ The schedule of the increased card chance will appear in the Shop. Players will also be able to check the cards they can get in each Card Pack. Enjoy and may the Force be with you!
Star Wars: Force Arena Holiday Deals!
Winter has come once again and Crystals form better at this time. To celebrate the featuring of Star Wars™: The Last Jedi in theaters, don’t miss this chance to get extra Crystals! Check out the details below on how to get them: ■ Extra Crystals Event Event Period: 12/13 After the Update ~ 12/22 07:59 (UTC+0) 12/13 After the Update ~ 12/21 11:59PM (PST) Event Details: Additional Crystals will be given when purchasing Crystals within the event period! Bonus Crystals Given: Ways to purchase Crystals: *The amount of Crystals purchased will immediately be counted in your current balance *Each event products can only be purchased 5 times from a single account. *Only Event Package Crystals offer bonus Crystals Happy Holidays and may the Force be with you!