The SWTOR team held a major developer livestream on November 19, giving players a deep look at everything coming in Game Update 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin,” arriving December 2025. If you missed the broadcast, don’t worry — here’s a full breakdown of all the new story content, systems, rewards, PvP updates, and holiday events headed to the galaxy. This update introduces one of the most ambitious open-world systems SWTOR has attempted in years, plus new rewards, new bundles, a new Stronghold, and the next chapter of Galactic Threads. Twitch Drops Live Now Two Twitch Drop campaigns are tied to Update 7.8: 1. Available Now (until December 4) Watch 1 hour of live SWTOR content to earn theVoss Poster Decoration. 2. At Update 7.8 Launch Watch 4 hours of live SWTOR streams to unlock theTwilight Acklay Mount. Remember: You must link your SWTOR and Twitch accounts on the official website for…
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SWTOR In-Game Events for August 2025: Bounties, Pirates, and Plenty of Loot
August in Star Wars: The Old Republic isn’t just about surviving the heat—it’s about racking up reputation, wrangling pirates, and cashing in on chaos. Whether you’re a grizzled bounty hunter or a Republic loyalist with a passion for mount collecting, this month’s in-game events bring just the right blend of carnage and credits. Let’s break it all down so you can plan your planetary conquest schedule accordingly. Pirate Incursion (August 5–11) Level Requirement: 20+Start/End Time: Begins and ends at 12:00 PM GMT Dantooine isn’t just a name Leia threw out to distract Vader—it’s a real place, and in August, it’s the site of an all-out Nova Blade pirate invasion. Hidden behind the curtains, Imperial forces are pulling the strings, stoking tension between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Your job? Wreck their plans. Or, if you’re feeling spicy, help the Empire strike the Republic where it hurts. This limited-time…