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SWTOR In-Game Events for September

Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of September 2020 Rakghoul Resurgence on AlderaanDate: September 8 – September 15, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PDT/6:00PM UTC)Requirement: Levels 25+ The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an official level-2 emergency alert concerning an outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Alderaan. Quarantines have been put in place to restrict traffic of the plague off-world, but exceptions will be made for individuals with priority clearance. T.H.O.R.N. is recruiting qualified volunteer emergency responders to travel to affected areas to combat the spread of the Rakghoul plague. More information about the outbreak can be found by checking the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet! T.H.O.R.N. wishes to remind you that plague symptoms can be treated if they are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted…

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Steam-Inspired Login Reward and Shae Vizla Returns!

News from the guys over at BioWare Austin! Coming August 28th, 2020, the Star Wars™” The Old Republic™ team is excited to announce two new promotions. Inspired by SWTOR’s Steam launch, the Pipeworks Character Flair is available to all players who login to the game. And the legendary Mandalorian Shae Vizla returns for subscribers. Let’s dive in!Inspired by our Steam Launch Introducing our newest Flair, the “Character Flair: Pipeworks” will be available to all players that login to The Old Republic anytime between August 28th, 2020 and October 5th, 2020. Simply login to the game and you will see an in-game mail waiting for you with your new Flair! If you haven’t used a Flair before, you can activate it by pressing the “Select Title” option in the top left corner of your Character sheet. This Flair is available to all players, not just those of you launching the game through…

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What You NEED to Know about SWTOR in 2020

SWTOR is now available on Steam, as I told you about recently. Because of this, the game has been launched back into mainstream conversation. This has a lot of people wondering if they should try the game, or come back to it if it’s been years since they played. I know I’ve had a lot of Steam friends asking me about it when they see me playing. This is a great opportunity for new players to jump in, or old players to return, if you’ve been out of the scene for a while. (And if you’re still social distancing for help reasons, this can give you something else to do while you’re spending more time at home). Lore Star has done a fun video that answers the question, “Is SWTOR worth playing in 2020?” He also talks about the difference between free players and Preferred (paid) players. Check it out…

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SWTOR Ranked Season 13 Begins

The Guys over at BioWare Austine just published the details of the new Ranked PvP Season 13, whichkicked off yesterday following an short maintenance. Below is the news: Ranked Season 13 Begins Ranked PvP Season 13 has officially started! Rewards for Bronze, Silver, and Gold ranked players from Season 12 are waiting in your mailboxes. For those who climbed to the very top and obtained Platinum ranking, rewards are going out in the near future. Before we kick off the new season, let’s talk about new rewards, the future of replicas, and the revised win requirements. New Rewards As we announced at the end of Season 12, we’ll be revealing the seasonal rewards at the start of the new season! Check out the concept art for the Season 13 Armor Set below! Stay tuned–later in the season we’ll show off screenshots of the Armor Set in action. Replica Rewards Throughout…

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SWTOR Jedi and Sith Bundles on Steam

You can now get SWTOR Jedi and Sith bundles on Steam and they’re at a surprisingly low price so they won’t break the bank. This comes right after SWTOR was released on Steam, which has me SUPER excited because I play 90% of my games on Steam and I love having everything on one place (I have a library of over 500 games, including all the Star Wars games released to the platform). Anyway, now you can also get the Jedi and Sith Bundles for added content and experience. Here’s what you get with each of these bundles. Jedi Bundle: The Valiant Armor Set The Advanced Cloud Blue Eviscerating Crystal The Tempted Apprentice Saber Deluxe Jedi Bundle: The Valiant Jedi Armor Set The Sanctified Caretaker Armor Set The Tempted Apprentice’s dualsaber The Tempted Apprentice’s lightsaber The Blademaster’s lightsaber The Advanced Derelict-Purple Eviscerating Crystal The Advanced Cloud Blue Eviscerating Crystal The…

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SWTOR Game Update 6.1.2 patch notes

Here are the patch notes for Star Wars: The old republic Game Update 6.1.2 Game Update 6.1.2 Highlights Nature of Progress: Master Mode Difficulty – Master Mode difficulty has been added to the Nature of Progress Operation on Dxun! With this increased difficulty comes new challenges, but those skilled enough to beat them can get new and powerful rewards. New In-game Event: All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally – This new recurring in-game event will take place on Dantooine, Tatooine, and Onderon as players take on swoop challenges unique to each planet. New Daily Missions, rewards, and more! This event will initially run from June 30th – July 7th. Nar Shaddaa Nightlife – The Nightlife event returns with new Missions and rewards! Get your credits ready for July 14th – August 11th. Ranked PvP Season 12 – Season 12 of Ranked PvP has come to a close. New rewards can be found at Giradda the…

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SWTOR Game Update 6.1.2 is Live!

Yes it is time! A new game update for Star Wars: The old republic has hit the servers. With this patch, the developers over at BiWare Austine has added the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally event, along with the Master Mode difficulty for our latest Operation, The Nature of Progress. The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally will be a recurring event just like Pirate Incursion or Relics of the Gree. Taking place on Dantooine, Tatooine, and Onderon, the All Worlds Rally is your opportunity to dive into the exhilarating world of swoop riding! For those who want to really test their mettle, The Nature of Progress Operation now has Master Mode difficulty.  Gather your allies, step forth, and face new and treacherous challenges! Check out the rest of the news below: All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally The biggest gangs on the circuit — Horizon’s Razor, the Pit Screamers, and the…

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SWTOR: Ranked Season 12 PvP Rewards

Finally some news about the end of Ranked PvP Season 12 in Star Wars: The old republic. The dust will soon settle, as Season 12 of Ranked PvP is slated to end in June with Game Update 6.1.2. Only a few weeks are left, so get in those final matches while you can! As this season wraps up, let’s look at the ratings breakdown, including a new win requirement to qualify for certain reward tiers. What tier did you reach? Rating Breakdown Bronze TierSolo Requirements: 1225 – 1299 rating and 25 winsGroup Requirements: 1250 – 1399 rating and 25 wins Bronze Season 12 Flair Bronze Season 12 Battle Flag Bronze Season 12 Decoration Bronze Season 12 Title – “(Playername) The Clever” 7,500 Ranked Tokens Silver TierSolo Requirements: 1300 – 1499 rating and 50 winsGroup Requirements: 1400 – 1599 rating and 50 wins Silver Season 12 Flair Silver Season 12 Battle…

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SWTOR Account Subscription Issues Fix, Refunds, and Support

Many SWTOR players have been running into some issues with the game lately. My son actually downloaded it to play again this week and ran into a couple of these bugs. If you’re having problems, know that it’s not just you and help is available. If you’re seeing any of these errors on swtor.com: You are not alone. There have been some buggy issues impacting SWTOR lately. If you have subscription-related issues: Post in this thread. Please provide your swtor username when posting. If your Credentials are incorrect error: If you’re seeing any of these errors: Here’s how to fix it: Head here to reset your password, or follow the steps below. If that doesn’t clear up the error for you, try resetting your password on swtor.com. What if I don’t have access to that email address anymore? Contact SWTOR support for help with updating your account email address. If you’re…

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The Swoop Rally is now on the SWTOR PTS!

BioWare is now testing a Swoop Rally on the game’s Public Test Server. The Swoop Rallywill be a new recurring event, and will go live with SWTOR Patch 6.1.2 comming this June. Check out The news below: The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally is our newest event, coming soon with Game Update 6.1.2. This event will function like the other recurring in-game events, like Pirate Incursion or Rakghoul Resurgence. Before it goes live worldwide, any players interested in testing the swoop rally  beforehand can head over to the Public Test Server now! With this new in-game event, three different factions offer Daily Missions on Dantooine, Tatooine, and Onderon. You’ll pilot a swoop bike as you try to complete objectives tailored to each of the gang’s interests, like completing the track as fast as possible or trying to blow things up! Completing these Missions earns you reputation and rewards unique to…

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SWTOR In-Game Events for May 2020

Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of May 2020 Double XP EventDate: April 21 – June 16, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PDT/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: None! Starting April 21st and lasting until June 16th there will be a Double XP event! Enjoy a full month of Double XP, Valor, Renown, and more. Pirate IncursionDate: May 5 – 12, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PST/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 20+ The remote planet Dantooine has been thrust into the center of escalating hostilities between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Spurred on in secret by covert Imperial forces, the Nova Blade pirates have staged an all-out attack on the pastoral Republic world. As the Republic scrambles to defend this key territory at the edge of Imperial space, the Empire plans to capitalize on the chaos and deal a major blow to the longtime Republic bastion. FEATURED REWARDS: Nova Blade…

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Gold Spammers Compete in a Pandemic-Swept World

Gotta make that gold, right? Well, it looks like some gold spammers are evolving to offer more than in-game currency. Check this screenshot from SWTOR: We are NOT making fun of the pandemic, but we really had to take a moment to share this with you because it’s both hilarious and alarming, depressing and ingenious (okay, maybe not go that far). If you’ve ever played SWTOR, or any MMORPG for that matter, you know that these guys have been around since the very beginning. And as someone who’s been playing MMORPGs since they came out, I have seen my fair share of hilarious gold spammer PMs. I’m sure most of you have as well. Never before, however, have I seen one play on the current events quite this way. With people around the globe in fear of the coronavirus pandemic, it makes sense that they might try to capitalize on…

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SWTOR Game Update 6.1.1 patch notes

Here are the patch notes for Star Wars: The old republic – game update 6.1.1 Highlights Conquest – Several quality of life changes have been made to the Conquest system. Our goal with these changes is to make Personal Conquests relevant to all character levels, not just those at end game content. Personal Conquest objectives are now split into three level ranges, each offering different and more relevant objectives/rewards.  Personal Conquest objectives now have a shortcut to pick up the relevant mission, open the relevant window directly, or open the galaxy map when applicable. Many additional objectives have been added to each Personal Conquest, offering more ways to achieve Personal Conquest goals on more characters. Double XP Event – Starting April 21st and lasting until May 19th, there will be a month-long Double XP event! Enjoy a full month of Double XP, Valor, Renown, and more. Cartel Market The Xoxaan’s Armor Set’s description in…

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Inaccessible Worlds of SWTOR

Here’s something fun for SWTOR fans: a video with a bunch of delete worlds and incomplete dev testing levels. This has no game story spoilers so no worries if you have not played through all of the game yet. It’s a fun behind-the-scenes look into game development, even if you’re not a SWTOR fan. About the video: “Hey SWTOR-Friends, in this playlist we are looking into the inaccessible worlds of SWTOR. These include the Dev-Worlds and Deleted Worlds from the game. I didn’t looked into every world, because there are too much and some of them are empty or are very small.” Check it out yourself here: What do you think? What was the most interesting part for you?

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SWTOR Game Update 6.1.1 now on PTS!

Want to try out the upcomming SWTOR Patch? Now is your chance! Game Update 6.1.1 is now live on the Public Test Server (PTS) for all subscribers. Whether you have a max level character or not, we encourage you to check out the PTS and give us your feedback on this new Lair Boss. To get additional information on the PTS status, timing, and to give your feedback, head to the PTS Forums. In the upcoming Game Update 6.1.1 we’re introducing several quality of life changes and improvements for players with Conquest and Class changes. Alongside these changes, we’re introducing the Master Mode difficulty for The Nature of Progress Operation as well as new Set Bonuses! Master Mode and New Set Bonuses Currently the first, second, and fifth bosses are available for Master Mode testing, with the others to be added in with future PTS phases. Along with the Master Mode…

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SWTOR: Eric will be absent from the office to train his new apprentice for a while

In other news, Community Manager for Star Wars: The old Republic, Erci Musco will be AFK for a while do to parental leave. Danie lsteed will fill his shoes while he is gone. Here is the news: Hey everyone, A couple of years ago I made a post just like this one where I let you know I was getting married and would be out of office for a few weeks. (Round 1, if you missed it). Well, I am back for round 2… In a few short weeks, my wife and I are expecting our first child! Between paternity leave and some paid time off that’s burning a hole in my pocket, I am going to be in and out of the office quite a bit over the next few months. To keep things consistent, even during the time I am in office, I will be focusing most of…

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SWTOR Game Update 6.1a

Here are the patch notes for Star Wars: The old republic – game update 6.1A The starting area of Korriban no longer has a floating platform. Republic players on the Mission “The Task at Hand” will find it much more clear where they need to find General Daeruun. Players who qualified for the 5-year Distinguished Veteran Reward: Galactic Alliance Statue will find a new make-good decoration in their mailbox. Corrected an issue which caused some items to have an Ossus Reputation requirement to equip. Corrected an issue where Operation broadcast messages would not display in some circumstances. Darth Malgus will no longer show up as “Darth Malgus Unhooded” in the subtitles of the final cinematic of Onslaught.

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Starter Guide for New Players in “Star Wars: The Old Republic”

Welcome to “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR), a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the rich universe of Star Wars. SWTOR offers an immersive experience that allows players to explore iconic locations, engage in epic battles, and shape their own stories within the Star Wars galaxy. This guide is designed to help new players navigate the early aspects of the game, covering classes, factions, starting planets, and basic gameplay mechanics. Factions In “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR), the galaxy is divided between two major factions, each representing a side of the Force and holding its own ideals, goals, and moral compass. These factions are the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. The choice of faction not only influences your starting location and the storyline you’ll follow but also defines your allies and enemies within the game’s universe. Understanding the ethos, history, and objectives of these factions…

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SWTOR: New Subscriber Reward: Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun

BioWare have goodies for us. This month the SWTOR team is excited to announce a new Subscriber reward – the Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun! As a special thank you to the games Subscribers, anyone that has an active Subscription within the promotional timeframe will receive this new Mount. To ensure you get the Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun, read on for details: To unlock the Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun, be a Subscriber at any time between January 28th and February 29th. The Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun will be delivered via in-game mail as soon as a Subscriber account logs into the game within the promotional period. Are you worried about not meeting the criteria for this promotion? Fear not! If you miss this promotional window, the Umbaran Patrol Tauntaun will return again in a future game update. Are you curious what subscribing will grant you in addition to this Mount? For starters, you’ll have access to…

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Current Status of SWTORData

A lot of people have been asking about SWTORData, including swtorconquest, and the owner has made an official statement on the status via Reddit. The short version: He’s no longer updating it and has no plans to do so in the future. You can read his full post on Reddit for more details and if you have questions for him, but here’s a snippet: “I wanted to finally make a post regarding the current status of SWTORData (including conquest, the cartel bot, Maintence posts, etc) since I keep being messaged about it. The TLDR is… I am no longer maintaining it and at the moment have no plans to go back to it. The sites will stay up for now, but severely reduced. I am sorry it took me this long to actually say this, instead I just disappeared. I have a number of reasons for this, but the biggest catalyst was…

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SWTOR In-Game Events for December

Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of December 2019 Relics of the GreeDate: December 3 – December 10, 2019 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 10:00AM PST/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 50+ Explore Ilum‘s contested area in the Western Ice Shelf to uncover the mysterious purpose of the Gray Secant, an enormous ancient Gree starship. Get ready to face a powerful opponent that awaits you at the center of this ancient vessel. Visit the in-game News Terminal located on Carrick Station in the Republic fleet or Vaiken Spacedock in the Imperial fleet to get started on your adventure! FEATURED REWARDS: Reputation with the Gree Enclave Gree Digitization Cube White, Red, and Blue Scalene Armor Gray Helix Weapons L1-L Defender, L1-L Scout, and Miniature Gray Secant Mini-pets Cyan Sphere, Blue Sphere and Red Sphere Vehicles …and more! Rakghoul Resurgence on CorelliaDate: December 17 – December 24, 2019 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 10:00AM…

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SWTOR: Free Mini-pet to Celebrate Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s Launch

The guys over at BioWare is giving away a free mini pet to all players, in celebration of the launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order. We want to offer our heartfelt congratulations to our friends at Respawn on their amazing accomplishment. Friday, November 15th marks the beginning of an exciting new journey as players around the globe begin their adventures with Cal Kestis and his companion BD-1. We cannot wait to join them in a galaxy far, far away! As a studio that loves our Companions, we were especially drawn to BD-1. So, as a special congratulations to the Respawn team, we have built a new droid mini-pet inspired by BD-1. Since The Old Republic takes place thousands of years before the events in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we worked with the Respawn team to make sure that our droid’s design was properly influenced by BD while also fitting within…

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Star Wars: The old Republic Nearing $1 Billion in Lifetime Revenue

Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), a MMO developed by BioWare that released in late 2011, is apparently still a commercial success for EA. A recent earnings call from the publisher revealed that the game is currently coming very close to topping $1 billion in revenue. Now, that is over the course of about 8 years, but it’s still impressive nonetheless. SWTOR was an insanely expensive undertaking for EA to begin with. Reportedly, the game set the publisher back roughly $200 million for initial development costs. With that number alone, one would assume that translates to EA raking in nearly $800 million in pure profit, right? Well, keep in mind that the game is still being continually updated with new content, patches, and so on. There are STILL ongoing costs for development of the game. So, how much profit has EA actually pulled in with Star Wars: The Old Republic?…

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How to Gear Up at Level 75 in SWTOR

What is the easiest way to gear up for endgame level 75 in SWTOR? In this video Swtorista goes over the new gearing system for the Onslaught expansion and some basics you need to know to gear up. I absolutely love her videos and this one is no exception. If you’re still playing SWTOR, you need to check this out. If you’re looking for info to help you with the expansion, or if you’re coming back to SWTOR after being away for a while, this is a great video to help you understand the gear system and how it’s going to work in the expansion. Onslaught brings this new gearing system, Spoils of War, and there are some important things you need to know about it. The gear you get will be based on your current gear rating and item rating. This means you have to move it up as…

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