SWTOR players have one more small-but-useful deadline to watch before Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” arrives. Broadsword has confirmed in the official Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream recap that the current Twitch Drop campaign runs until May 14, giving players the Dantooine (Crash Site) Poster Decoration after watching one hour of live SWTOR content on Twitch. So yes, this is your gentle reminder from the Outer Rim: open Twitch, find a live SWTOR stream, and let the holonet do its thing before the decoration disappears into the same mysterious vault where old cartel items go to become expensive memories. A Small Reward Before a Big Update The timing makes sense. SWTOR 7.9 is shaping up to be one of the more important story updates in recent years, with Legacy Reborn pushing Legacy of the Sith toward its final showdown. As we covered in our full breakdown of SWTOR 7.9…
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SWTOR’s May 4th Rewards Are Still Live — Free Droid, Double XP, and a Razor Crest-Inspired Moun
May the 4th may be over, but Star Wars: The Old Republic is still handing out the good stuff like a vendor who forgot to close shop. Broadsword has launched its SWTOR May 4th celebration, running from May 1 through May 22, with free rewards, Cartel Market discounts, Double XP, and a subscriber mount inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. In other words: log in now, ask questions later, and try not to spend your entire Cartel Coin reserve in one heroic mistake. Free BX-RC Probe Droid Minipet for All Players The easiest reward is also the one nobody should miss. According to the official SWTOR May 4th celebration post, all players who log in during the event window can receive the BX-RC Probe Droid Minipet. It is small, floaty, mechanical, and exactly the kind of companion you claim you do not need until it starts hovering behind…
SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives: May 5 – June 8 — Week 9 Begins
The next batch of SWTOR Galactic Seasons 10 objectives is live, which means one thing: it is time to pretend your weekly plan is organized before Conquest points immediately turn it into spreadsheet archaeology. BioWare/Broadsword has posted the updated Galactic Seasons Objectives for May 5 through June 8, covering Weeks 9–13 of Galactic Seasons 10: Secrets of the Syndicate. The season began with Game Update 7.8.1, and this new objective block starts with Week 9: May 5–May 11. Week 9 Starts With Altuur, Conquest, and Coreward Worlds As usual, the daily objective is simple: Influencing the Galaxy, which asks players to earn 25,000 Personal Conquest Points across their Legacy. The weekly structure is also familiar: complete any 7 of 11 available objectives. For Week 9, the big companion objective is Recon Across the Galaxy, requiring 200,000 Personal Conquest Points with Altuur zok Adon as your companion. There is also Perseverance,…
Hasbro’s Star Wars Fanstream Went Heavy on Gaming, Clones, and Deep-Cut Chaos
Hasbro just dropped one of those Star Wars Fanstreams where collectors open the tab casually and then leave five minutes later questioning their storage space, bank account, and emotional attachment to plastic clone troopers. The latest Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream brought a serious pile of reveals across The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, convention exclusives, mini helmets, and more. But for Star Wars gaming fans, the real headline is obvious: Knights of the Old Republic and The Old Republic both got meaningful Black Series love. That is not a small thing. That is shelf validation. KOTOR and SWTOR Get Black Series Attention The gaming reveals are the ones that hit hardest for our corner of the galaxy. Hasbro revealed a Black Series Mission Vao & Carth Onasi 2-pack inspired by Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, giving the classic BioWare RPG another proper collector nod. That is exactly…
SWTOR 7.9 Sets Up the End of Legacy of the Sith — and Teases Ryloth for 8.0
SWTOR is about to close one chapter and quietly open a much bigger one. Broadsword has posted its full Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream recap, and the headline is clear: Legacy of the Sith is heading into its finale, Darth Jadus is back in the middle of the chaos, Khar Shian is becoming the next major flashpoint, and SWTOR 8.0 is already being positioned as the start of a new era. The full breakdown is available in the official Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream recap. Darth Jadus, Khar Shian, and the Final Showdown The story setup is spicy in exactly the way SWTOR does best: too many dangerous Sith, too many personal agendas, and one ancient Force machine that absolutely should not be left unattended. According to Broadsword, Darth Jadus has stolen Darth Nul’s holocron with help from a traitorous ally. He is now heading to Khar Shian,…
Five Years Ago, SWTOR Quietly Changed Its Live-Service Future
On April 27, 2021, Star Wars: The Old Republic released Game Update 6.3: The Dark Descent — and at first glance, it looked like a solid mid-cycle content patch. A new Flashpoint. A new reward system. A new Ranked PvP season. Very MMO. Very patch notes. Very “please download 4GB and pretend this will only take five minutes.” But five years later, 6.3 feels more important than it may have seemed at the time. This was not just another update in the long Onslaught era. It quietly helped shape the live-service version of SWTOR that still exists today. Secrets of the Enclave Took Us Back to Dantooine The headline story content was Secrets of the Enclave, a new Flashpoint that sent players to Dantooine in pursuit of Darth Malgus. The official Game Update 6.3 launch post highlighted it as one of the update’s main additions, alongside Galactic Seasons and Ranked…
Ralph Gunderman, Additional Voice Actor in SWTOR, Has Died at 77
There is some sad news for long-time Star Wars: The Old Republic fans and for people who have spent years listening to familiar voices across games, TV, and commercials. Ralph Gunderman, who provided additional voices in Star Wars: The Old Republic, has died at the age of 77. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Gunderman died on March 1 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York from complications of pneumonia, citing a family spokesperson. For SWTOR players, Gunderman was not one of the big headline names on the poster, but he was part of the wider voice fabric that helped make the galaxy feel lived in. His IMDb credits include Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011) among his game work, listing him under additional voices. That kind of credit can be easy to overlook, but in a game as massive and dialogue-heavy as SWTOR, those supporting performances matter a lot. And…
SWTOR Just Dropped a $99.99 Cargo Transport Bundle
Star Wars: The Old Republic has a new cash-shop bundle live, and this one is going hard on utility droids, cargo access, and “please just take my cartel coins already” energy. Broadsword has launched the Master the Fight: Cargo Transport Edition bundle, now available on SWTOR.com for $99.99 USD. According to the official post, the bundle is available until June 9, 2026 at 11:00am CT / 4:00pm UTC. That immediately makes it one of those SWTOR store drops where the price is big enough that players are going to stop and actually check the item list before smashing the buy button. What’s in the bundle The headline items are not subtle. The official bundle includes 180 days of fixed subscription time, 600 cartel coins per month, and 5500 cartel coins instantly for the account. It also throws in a full stack of themed droid and cargo-flavored extras, including the GDU…
13 Years Ago, Rise of the Hutt Cartel Changed SWTOR
Star Wars: The Old Republic has had bigger expansions since. Flashier ones too. But 13 years after its launch, Rise of the Hutt Cartel still feels like the moment SWTOR proved it could actually grow beyond its original box. BioWare announced in March 2013 that the game’s first digital expansion would launch worldwide on April 14, 2013, with early access beginning on April 9. That made Rise of the Hutt Cartel more than just new content. It was SWTOR’s first real test as a live MMO expansion machine. Set on Makeb, the expansion pushed the level cap from 50 to 55 and dropped players into a story about the Hutt Cartel trying to become a major galactic power while the planet itself sat on the edge of disaster. BioWare’s launch announcement framed it as the first digital expansion for the MMO, while later reference material notes Makeb’s faction-specific storylines and…
SWTOR Galactic Seasons Objectives Are Live Through May 5
Broadsword has posted the next full block of Galactic Seasons 10: “Secrets of the Syndicate” objectives for Star Wars: The Old Republic, covering April 7 through May 5, 2026. That means players now have the full Week 5 to Week 8 roadmap, and if you care about planning your Season grind instead of panic-clicking objectives on Tuesday reset, this is the useful part. The structure stays familiar: each week includes the daily “Influencing the Galaxy” objective for 25,000 Personal Conquest Points, plus a 7/11 weekly completion track. Across the four weeks, Broadsword rotates in companion-specific tasks for Altuur zok Adon and PH4-LNX, along with planet-based mission runs, Dynamic Encounters, world boss kills, PvP medal farming, Flashpoints, Operations, and a few crafting-heavy entries that will probably make some players suddenly remember they own a Cargo Hold. Week 5 leans into Coruscant Dynamic Encounters, Seeker Droid treasure hunting, and several tougher combat…
SWTOR Just Added Maul: Shadow Lord-Inspired Gear to the Cartel Market
If your Sith wardrobe has been feeling a little too polite lately, Star Wars: The Old Republic has a new suggestion: fix that immediately. Broadsword has rolled out a small but very on-brand Cartel Market update with Game Update 7.8.1b, adding a new batch of cosmetics inspired by Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. The official post highlights the Bionic Overlord Armor, Dark Infiltrator Lightsaber, Dark Infiltrator Dualsaber, and two new dyes: Metallic Red/Matte Red and Matte Red/Metallic Red. This one is pure style, and it knows it Let’s be honest: this is not one of those giant SWTOR updates where everybody drops what they are doing and starts rewriting class guides. This is a cosmetics story, plain and simple. But it is a pretty smart one. The whole drop is clearly aimed at players who want their characters to look like they stepped out of a darker, sharper corner…
SWTOR’s Executive Producer Letter Sets Up Update 7.9, Teases 8.0, and Confirms More Spring Rewards
SWTOR’s latest Executive Producer letter is one of those updates that does a little bit of everything at once. It looks back at what has already landed in 2026, confirms that Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” is still coming later this spring, and makes it clear that the first real 8.0 feature details are being saved for the upcoming 7.9 livestream. In other words, Broadsword is trying to close out Legacy of the Sith while also warming players up for the game’s 15-year anniversary era. Update 7.9 is the big story here The headline item in the letter is Update 7.9, which Broadsword describes as the finale of the Legacy of the Sith storyline. The studio says the update will feature Darth Jadus, Darth Malgus, and Shae Vizla colliding in a major showdown, with players deciding where their loyalties land as the conflict plays out. There is still no exact…
SWTOR’s April 2026 Event Calendar Brings Back Rakghouls and the Gree
SWTOR’s April 2026 event lineup is not trying to reinvent the galaxy. Instead, it is bringing back two familiar rotating events that should look very recognizable to long-time players: Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan and Relics of the Gree. According to the official monthly event post, April will feature one outbreak-heavy week on Alderaan and a much longer run for the Gree on Ilum. Rakghoul Resurgence returns to Alderaan in mid-April The shorter of the two events is Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan, which runs from April 14 through April 21 and requires level 25 or higher. The official event description says T.H.O.R.N. has issued a level-2 emergency alert over a Rakghoul plague outbreak, with quarantines in place and players encouraged to head to the affected zones as volunteer responders. As usual, players can pick up more details from the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet. The reward list is…
SWTOR’s DirectX 12 Update Is Real — but Public Testing Still Has One Big Hurdle
Star Wars: The Old Republic just dropped its clearest DirectX 12 progress update in months, and the good news is that the project sounds very real. The less-good news is that players still are not testing it yet. In a new official spring 2026 check-in, the SWTOR technical team says the migration has come a long way, with all major rendering features now working except the user interface, which has become the biggest remaining challenge before public testing can begin. (Examples of Korriban in the earliest stages of migrating to DirectX 12) This Is Not a Simple Engine Upgrade One of the more interesting details in the update is how messy the job actually sounds. SWTOR says the game may have started in HeroEngine, but after years of changes and upgrades, very little of that original code remains. The team says it is now effectively the “SWTOR Engine,” which meant…
SWTOR Rolls Out Small 7.8.1a Bugfix Patch After Master’s Enigma Update
tar Wars: The Old Republic got a small follow-up patch on March 19, with Broadsword deploying Game Update 7.8.1a after a short maintenance window. It is not a huge content drop, but it does clean up a few annoying issues left behind by 7.8.1: Master’s Enigma. A Quick Fix Patch, Not a Big New Update According to Broadsword’s maintenance post, the patch was scheduled with roughly two hours of downtime and aimed at a handful of bug fixes rather than new content. That makes 7.8.1a one of those classic SWTOR housekeeping patches: small on paper, but useful if you were bumping into one of the broken bits. What 7.8.1a Actually Fixes The headline fixes are pretty specific. Broadsword says players who did not earn the “Hand of Jadus” title will no longer be incorrectly addressed as if they had. The patch also fixes an issue in “Defend Darth Nul’s Holocron”…
SWTOR Galactic Season 10 Brings Back Altuur, PH4-LNX, and a Dangerous Amount of Old Rewards
SWTOR players have been asking for old Galactic Seasons rewards to come back for a while now, and with Galactic Season 10: Secrets of the Syndicate, Broadsword finally stopped pretending not to hear them. The new season launched with Game Update 7.8.1 on March 10, and the big hook is simple: all rewards from Seasons 1 and 3 are back, including the fan-favorite companions Altuur zok Adon and PH4-LNX. For anyone who missed those earlier seasons, this is less of a second chance and more of a giant neon sign telling you to log back in already. The Big Selling Point Is the Return of Seasons 1 and 3 Broadsword confirmed that rewards from The Stranger from Kubindi and Luck of the Draw are being re-released during GS10, and that includes the two rewards a lot of players cared about most: Altuur zok Adon and PH4-LNX. That alone gives this…
SWTOR 7.8.1 Is Live and Master’s Enigma Just Dumped a Lot on Players at Once
Sometimes SWTOR gets a patch. Sometimes SWTOR gets a patch that kicks open the door, throws story content, seasonal rewards, Date Nights, event content, Twitch Drops, and Cartel Market extras into the room, and then leaves players to sort out the mess. Game Update 7.8.1: Master’s Enigma is very much the second kind. It went live on March 10, and it is one of those updates where logging in “just to check a few things” is probably not going to stay a short visit. Master’s Enigma Pushes the Story Forward The biggest headline here is the new Master’s Enigma story content. Republic and Imperial leadership head to Odessen to deal with the fallout from the Mandalorian conflict, Darth Nul’s holocron, and Malgus’ escape from the fleet. Right in the middle of all that, Darth Jadus reaches out to the player and starts offering guidance about the conflict ahead, while the…
SWTOR 7.8.1 Is Almost Here — Here’s What to Expect From Master’s Enigma This Week
Star Wars: The Old Republic is about to get a pretty busy week. Broadsword has confirmed that servers will go down on March 10 to deploy Game Update 7.8.1 “Master’s Enigma,” and the official recap from the recent livestream already laid out what players can expect once the patch lands. That includes new story content, new Date Night missions for Kira Carsen and Torian Cadera, a returning seasonal event, Twitch Drops, and new Cartel Market decorations. So if you have been half-paying attention and just waiting for the actual patch to show up, this is the moment to get your bearings. Darth Jadus Is Back in the Conversation The biggest hook in 7.8.1 is the new Master’s Enigma storyline. According to the official livestream recap, Republic and Imperial leaders head to Odessen to deal with the fallout from the Mandalorian conflict, Darth Nul’s holocron, and Malgus’ escape. In the middle…
Star Wars Games (2012–2018): The EA Exclusive Era
When we closed the book on 2006–2012, it felt like LucasArts was wobbling. When 2012–2018 began, the wobble turned into a restructuring. And everyone felt it. This wasn’t a loud collapse. It wasn’t dramatic overnight silence. It was something slower and stranger — like watching the galaxy shift ownership while you were still standing in it. In April 2013, Disney shut down internal development at LucasArts.In May 2013, Electronic Arts was announced as the exclusive publisher for core Star Wars console and PC games. And just like that, an era ended. But what followed wasn’t a drought. It was a recalibration. Where This Era Sits in the Timeline If you’re reading this as part of the complete SWTORStrategies Star Wars Games archive, here’s the path so far: Now we enter 2012–2018. This is the EA Exclusive Era. And it is defined by two forces working at the same time: It’s…
SWTOR March 2026 Events Schedule Revealed: Dantooine Takes Center Stage
March is shaping up to be a busy month in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with multiple returning events and a heavy focus on Dantooine content. From pirate invasions to farm festivals and swoop racing chaos, there’s plenty for players to jump into over the next few weeks. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s coming and why SWTOR players should pay attention. Pirate Incursion Returns to Dantooine Dates: March 3 – March 10Requirement: Level 20+ The Nova Blade pirates are back, launching a fresh assault on the Republic world of Dantooine. Both Republic and Imperial players will be pulled into the conflict as covert Imperial forces try to exploit the chaos and strike at a key Republic stronghold. This recurring event blends daily missions, combat encounters, and reputation grinding with a solid lineup of rewards. Featured rewards include: For collectors and decorators, this is still one of the most reward-heavy…
SWTOR Update 7.8.1 “Master’s Enigma” Revealed: Story Progression, Date Nights, Twitch Drops, and What’s Next
A new wave of Star Wars: The Old Republic content is on the way, and the latest developer livestream has given players a detailed look at what to expect from Game Update 7.8.1: Master’s Enigma and beyond. From long-awaited story developments to companion-focused content and new rewards, this update continues building momentum toward the next major chapter in SWTOR’s evolving narrative. Here’s everything announced — and why it matters. Story Continues With “Master’s Enigma” The biggest headline from the livestream is the continuation of the ongoing Legacy of the Sith storyline. Update 7.8.1 will push the narrative forward with a deeper focus on: Players will continue investigating the secrets tied to Darth Nul’s holocron and research while tracking Malgus and the consequences of his actions. The return of Darth Jadus in particular has sparked major speculation among longtime SWTOR fans, hinting at significant developments ahead. For story-driven players, this update…
SWTOR “Continue the Fight” K-NorCo D3M Edition Bundle Now Live
Star Wars: The Old Republic has rolled out a new limited bundle for players looking to jump back into the galaxy — or dive in for the first time. The Continue the Fight: K-NorCo D3M Edition Bundle is now officially live, offering subscription time, Cartel Coins, and a brand-new mount in one package. Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if it’s worth picking up. What the Continue the Fight Bundle Includes The new bundle is priced at $39.99 USD and is designed as a one-time purchase for SWTOR players who want a mix of subscription access and bonus cosmetics. Included in the bundle: This means players get immediate access to premium features and a sizable chunk of Cartel Coins for unlocking items, cosmetics, or account upgrades. Access All Expansions and Story Content The bundle ties directly into SWTOR’s “Continue the Fight” initiative, which encourages players to experience everything…
SWTOR Reveals Exciting In-Game Events for February 2026 — Rakghoul Resurgence & Relics of the Gree
Star Wars: The Old Republic players have fresh activities to dive into this February, as the official SWTOR website has just announced two major in-game event campaigns rolling out throughout the month. Whether you’re looking to fight off biological threats or explore ancient alien mysteries, February promises variety and rewards for all types of players. Rakghoul Resurgence Returns to Tatooine (Feb 3–10) The month kicks off with the Rakghoul Resurgence outbreak on Tatooine, starting February 3 and running through February 10. This event brings back one of SWTOR’s most chaotic and rewarding seasonal experiences: a wave of Rakghoul plague activity threatening settlements across the desert world. The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an emergency alert and is calling for volunteers to help combat the outbreak. Key features of the event include: Players will want to prepare their squads and coordinate with friends — Rakghoul outbreaks can get…
SWTOR Game Update 7.8c Goes Live With Cartel Market Additions, UI Improvements, and Bug Fixes
BioWare is taking Star Wars: The Old Republic servers offline to deploy Game Update 7.8c, with an estimated downtime of 4 hours. While this is a smaller point update, 7.8c delivers a wide range of bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, UI customization options, and a new Cartel Market addition inspired by Star Wars: Visions™. Below is a breakdown of what players need to know. Update Highlights New Cartel Market Items A brand-new Shadow Sentry Lightsaber, dualsaber, and armor set, inspired by Star Wars: Visions™, has been added to the Cartel Market. Mac Launcher Update A new version of the Mac launcher has been released.This update resolves an issue where some Mac players were getting stuck on a black screen after launching the game. Subscriber Event Removed The Subscriber Event tokens and vendor have now been fully removed from the game. Major Bug Fix Categories Game Update 7.8c is heavily focused on…