There are a lot of Star Wars games. That sounds obvious until you actually start looking at the full list and realize the franchise has tried almost everything. Space sims. RPGs. shooters. MMOs. mobile squad builders. podracing. Jedi action games. tactical commandos. open-world scoundrel adventures. Even the occasional game that feels like it was designed during a very long meeting with three lightsabers and no adult supervision. So which Star Wars game should you play next? That depends on what kind of chaos you want. Do you want moral choices and ancient Sith problems? Do you want to spend 90 hours in an MMO and call it “just checking my character”? Do you want to parry stormtroopers with dignity? Do you want to crash into a wall at podracing speed and pretend it was strategy? Good news. There is probably a Star Wars game for that. Before you start, you…
Galaxy of Heroes
SWGOH Update 6-24-2026 Just Made Dedra Meero Farmable
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has dropped another small-but-annoyingly-important update, which means exactly one thing: Someone’s farming plan just got worse. The headline from the June 24, 2026 update is simple enough. Dedra Meero shards are now farmable from Dark Side Battles 8-E Hard. That is the kind of sentence that looks harmless until you remember how Galaxy of Heroes actually works. Nothing is ever just “farmable.” It is a new daily obligation, a new energy sink, and a fresh reason to stare at your roster while quietly negotiating with yourself. Do you need Dedra now? Probably. Do you have the energy? Of course not. This is the Holotable. Suffering is part of the interface. Dedra Meero Enters the Farm List Dedra Meero becoming farmable matters because she is one of those characters who feels perfectly built for Galaxy of Heroes: ruthless, efficient, unpleasantly competent, and exactly the kind of…
Leia (Jedi Training) Is Coming to Galaxy of Heroes, and Jedi Master Luke Just Got Interesting Again
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has revealed Leia (Jedi Training), and this is not just another “here is a familiar character, please open your crystal wallet” moment. Well, okay, it is still Galaxy of Heroes. The crystal wallet is always somewhere in the room, breathing heavily. But this kit is interesting because Leia (Jedi Training) is clearly designed to solve one of the game’s long-running roster problems: Jedi Master Luke Skywalker has needed a proper lifter for a while, and Capital Games appears to have handed him one with a lightsaber, Jedi Lessons, and absolutely no patience for slow battles. According to EA’s official kit reveal, Leia (Jedi Training) is a Light Side Attacker with the Jedi tag. More importantly, almost everything in her kit starts getting much nastier when Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is in the Leader slot. That is the headline. Not “new Leia.” “JML players, please sit…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Was Announced 11 Years Ago, and Somehow It Became the Mobile Game That Wouldn’t Die
On June 15, 2015, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes was announced to the world. At the time, it sounded like exactly the kind of thing Star Wars fans had learned to treat with cautious optimism and one eyebrow raised: a mobile collectible RPG built around assembling teams of heroes, villains, ships, factions, and deep-cut characters from across the galaxy. Eleven years later, the punchline is obvious. This thing did not just survive. It became one of the longest-running, strangest, most stubbornly successful Star Wars games ever made. Nobody Expected It to Last This Long Back in 2015, mobile Star Wars games did not exactly feel like guaranteed legacy material. Some were fun. Some were temporary. Some vanished into the same digital pit where old app-store games go to become trivia questions. Galaxy of Heroes could easily have been another one of those. Instead, it became a daily ritual for a…
Galaxy of Heroes Extra Life Stream Shows the Holotable Can Still Do Good
Most Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes updates are about shards, kits, omicrons, datacrons, and the sacred art of wondering why your opponent somehow took twelve turns before you blinked. But the next SWGOH event is about something a little bigger than the holotable. Capital Games is teaming up with Extra Life for another charity stream, helping raise money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network. According to EA’s official announcement, the campaign has already raised $87,875 so far, with the next stream scheduled for June 11, 2026, from 2-4 PM PT. That is a pretty solid reminder that this community can do more than argue about turn order. Although, realistically, it will still do that too. Galaxy of Heroes Is Changing Its Extra Life Format The biggest change this year is the format. Instead of one giant marathon event, Capital Games says the 2026 Extra Life effort is…
Galaxy of Heroes Update 6-10-2026 Makes Cinta Kaz Farmable and Fixes a Lot of Weird Kit Issues
The latest Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update is not the kind of patch that arrives with fireworks, a new Galactic Legend, and half the holotable screaming. But it does have something players always care about: a new farm, an accelerated character, and a surprisingly long list of fixes for abilities that were not behaving the way their descriptions promised. According to EA’s official Galaxy of Heroes Update 6-10-2026, the two headline items are simple: Depa Billaba is now accelerated, and Cinta Kaz shards are now farmable from Dark Side Battles 6-F Hard. For collectors and roster planners, that is the part that matters immediately. Cinta Kaz Is Now Farmable Cinta Kaz moving to Dark Side Battles 6-F Hard gives players a clear farming path instead of waiting around like a moisture farmer watching clouds do absolutely nothing. That is especially useful for players building around newer faction pieces and…
Galaxy of Heroes Feels Strangely Quiet While EA Star Wars Gets Loud Again
For years, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has been the indestructible little holotable machine in the corner. New console games came and went. Star Wars movies disappeared from theaters. Disney+ shows rose, argued with the internet, and vanished into season-gap limbo. But Galaxy of Heroes kept doing what it does best: adding characters, feeding collectors, creating squad puzzles, and reminding everyone that mobile Star Wars is not a side note. So why does it feel strangely quiet right now? Not dead. Not abandoned. Not “somebody check the pulse” quiet. Just quieter than the rest of EA’s Star Wars galaxy. Galaxy of Heroes Is Still Active To be clear, Galaxy of Heroes is still moving. The official Galaxy of Heroes news page lists the Era of The New Republic Kit Reveal from May 8, 2026 as its latest major news item, following earlier 2026 updates like the Era of Andor Kit…
EA Star Wars Launches Official Discord, but Battlefront Fans Notice One Big Absence
EA Star Wars has launched an official Discord server, giving players a new central place to follow and discuss the publisher’s current Star Wars games. The server, promoted through EA Star Wars’ official social channels, includes spaces for Star Wars Jedi, Star Wars Zero Company, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. That lineup makes sense. It also leaves one very loud absence. Where is Star Wars Battlefront? The Missing Battlefront Channel Is the Story At launch, the official EA Star Wars Discord appears focused on the active and currently supported corners of EA’s Star Wars lineup. Zero Company is the obvious new push, Galaxy of Heroes keeps rolling, The Old Republic is still alive after all these years, and the Jedi series remains one of EA’s biggest modern Star Wars success stories. But Battlefront is different. Official support for Battlefront II ended years ago, yet…
Galaxy of Heroes Turns Grogu and the Anzellans Into Tactical Chaos
Grogu is officially back on the Holotables, and this time he brought mechanics, snacks, and what appears to be a small hovercraft full of bad decisions. EA and Capital Games have revealed the kit for Grogu & Anzellans, a new Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes unit inspired by Grogu’s recent adventures alongside the tiny droidsmiths. According to the official kit reveal on the EA Forums, the unit arrives as a Light Side Healer with Mandalorian, New Republic, and Unaligned Force User tags. So yes, this is not just “cute Grogu in vehicle” content. This is “cute Grogu in vehicle who may quietly ruin your enemy’s turn plan” content. A Healer With Annoying Little Teeth Grogu & Anzellans are built around healing, durability, debuffs, and New Republic synergy. The unit’s basic ability, Good Shot, Baby!, deals only 1 True damage, which sounds hilarious until the rest of the kit starts making…
Galaxy of Heroes Disables Chat for Underage Players in Brazil
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has received a small server update with one very specific purpose: legal compliance in Brazil. According to the official EA Forums update, underage players in Brazil, meaning players under 18, will now have chat disabled in-game. When they try to interact with chat, they will temporarily see the message: “This feature unlocks at Player Level 999.” No, that does not appear to be a real new level cap. It is just a very Galaxy of Heroes way of saying the feature is unavailable. A Small Patch With a Legal Reason There are no character changes, balance tweaks, new events, or surprise kit reworks in this update. EA says the change was made to remain compliant with Brazilian law. For most players outside Brazil, nothing changes. For younger Brazilian players, however, in-game chat will now be unavailable. That could affect guild communication for some players, though…
On This Day: Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Put Gaming Front and Center
There was a moment in 2016 when Star Wars gaming looked like it was absolutely everywhere. On May 17, 2016, StarWars.com announced that Star Wars video games would be coming to Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 in London — and not as a tiny side booth hidden somewhere near the emergency exit. The official announcement promised Star Wars Battlefront, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Commander, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Star Wars: Force Collection at the event. StarWars.com even called it the highest volume of gaming content in Celebration history. Ten years later, that line hits a little differently. A Very 2016 Star Wars Gaming Snapshot The lineup is almost a time capsule. Star Wars Battlefront was still the big modern console shooter, carrying EA’s first major post-Disney Star Wars gaming push. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens was turning the…
Galaxy of Heroes Starts Its New Republic Era With R5-D4, Zeb and Carson Teva
The New Republic has officially arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and yes, somehow R5-D4 may be the most alarming part of that sentence. EA has published its official Era of the New Republic Kit Reveal, detailing three new Light Side units: R5-D4, Zeb Orrelios (New Republic Pilot), and Captain Carson Teva. That is a wonderfully strange little squad on paper. A bad-motivator droid, a Lasat brawler turned New Republic pilot, and the Outer Rim’s most tired-looking lawman. Honestly, this is exactly the kind of lineup Galaxy of Heroes loves: half deep-cut fan service, half tactical spreadsheet waiting to ruin someone’s Grand Arena week. The New Republic Finally Gets a Proper Squad Identity The big story here is not just that three familiar faces are joining the game. It is that New Republic is being built as a real faction identity, with mechanics focused on retaliation, protection, evasion, debuffs,…
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…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Kicks Off the Era of Andor
A new themed cycle has officially begun in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and this time the spotlight is on spies, rebellion cells, and the gritty side of the fight against the Empire. Welcome to the Era of Andor. Capital Games has outlined the direction for this new era, which will bring Andor-inspired characters, events, and progression tweaks into the game over the coming cycle. It’s less about flashy Force users and more about boots-on-the-ground resistance strategy. What “Era of Andor” Actually Means In SWGOH terms, an “Era” isn’t just a theme — it’s a structured content phase. That means: It’s a tonal shift from Jedi vs Sith spectacle to more grounded Rebel operations. Big Change: Marquee Requirements Just Got Easier One of the most important practical updates in the announcement is a requirement reduction that directly affects player progression. For the first three Era of Andor Marquee events, the…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Launching Major Andor Update Featuring Partagaz, Dedra Meero & New Cassian Variants
Fans of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes have something exciting on the way. After more than a decade on mobile, the popular collectible RPG is preparing a major update based on the acclaimed Disney+ series Andor — bringing brand-new character versions and iconic antagonists from the show to the holographic battlefield. New Andor Characters Join the Game The upcoming Andor expansion for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes will introduce a selection of characters directly from Disney’s hit spy drama, including: These additions expand the roster of playable figures tied to the Rebel-Empire conflict and bring fresh tactical options for players. Developers Share Behind-the-Scenes Insight According to developers at EA’s Capital Games and Lucasfilm Games, the Andor update is designed to capture the feel and tone of the series as authentically as possible. Lucasfilm Games executive producer Orion Kellogg told Variety that the team wants players to feel connected to the…
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…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Anniversary Era Kit Reveals (Stormtrooper Luke, IG-90, Inquisitor Barriss, Yoda & Chewie, Darth Vader “Duel’s End”)
CG is celebrating SWGOH’s anniversary with a new-format kit reveal series—and it’s a chunky one. Five marquee units headline the Era of Anniversary, each designed to refresh older squads or supercharge niche teams. Artwork lands as it’s approved; feedback on the format is welcome per CG. Below is a clean, practical breakdown with release notes, must-know mechanics, and team tips. Stormtrooper Luke (Light • Rebel • Support • Leader) Release: Nov 18, 11am PT (Marquee)Intended squad: ST Luke, ST Han, Princess Leia (+ R2-D2, Old Ben for 5v5) New mechanic – Buff Disruption (debuff): Target is immune to buffs until damaged; when it breaks from damage, that unit loses 100% TM. Think “fragile Buff Immunity + Stagger” with real decision-making. Highlights Play notes: Open with Special 2 to layer Stealth, then chain assists to pop Buff Disruption at the right time. Trio mode (Luke/Leia/ST Han) becomes a compact GAC menace….
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Designer Q&A Highlights for Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka
The galaxy’s most charismatic smuggler has stepped into the spotlight again. In a lively Designer Q&A, the development team behind Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes pulled back the curtain on Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka’s new Galactic Legend kit—and the answers are as cheeky as the character himself. Here’s everything you need to know from the Q&A, from strategy insights to Hondo’s own brand of wit. Hondo Isn’t Just a Jedi or Sith Counter While Hondo’s kit includes plenty of anti-Jedi and anti-Sith tricks, the designers made it clear his crew is far from one-dimensional. Lightning Raid—his signature move—lets him slip past Taunts and eliminate key enemies no matter who’s on the other side. Whether you’re facing mercenaries, droids, or even an angry Wookiee, Hondo and his pirates will still “find a way to profit.” Ultimate Charge: Profitable Loopholes Hondo gains Ultimate Charge whenever allies gain Profit, and allies begin each…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Kit Reveal — Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka Joins as a Galactic Legend
The galaxy’s most charming pirate has leveled up. Hondo Ohnaka—the lovable scoundrel from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rebels—has finally claimed the title he’s always boasted about: Pirate King. And now, in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, he arrives as a full-fledged Galactic Legend. If you thought Hondo was just a side hustle kind of pirate, think again. His new kit makes him a dark-side powerhouse with a flair for profit and a team synergy that’s as sneaky as it is powerful. Alignment & Tags Hondo’s a one-man crime wave—and with both Pirate and Smuggler tags, he reaps double the benefits of his own leader ability. Key Traits of the Pirate King Playstyle & Strategy Tips Pirate King Hondo is not a brute-force Galactic Legend. His kit rewards cunning play: Bring him into the Order 66 Raid, where his unique mechanics turn a simple brawl into a stylish profit-making…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Update 8-20 Breakdown
The latest Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update dropped, and it’s not just bug fixes—it’s a buffet of farmable shards, bonus drops, and some surprisingly colorful patch notes. Version 3.0 brings new content, important adjustments, and a few laughs tucked into the dev notes. Let’s take a closer look. News Highlights First up, the galaxy’s buzzing with some notable changes: That’s right, a Jedi Master swapping places with a Resistance hero feels like the video game equivalent of a sabacc shuffle. RNG in gambling? Meet RNG in farming. Same energy. Bugs and Adjustments The devs clearly had a field day writing these patch notes. Here are the standout fixes and adjustments: And one lore-flavored highlight: the Pirates blockade in Era Battles is gone. Apparently, word of unclaimed cargo lured them away. So yes, even in patch notes, pirates can’t resist the Outer Rim equivalent of a poker jackpot. Why This…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Vane Kit Reveal Brings Pirate Power to the Dark Side
The pirate crew in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes just got a serious boost. Vane, the sharp-tongued scoundrel from The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew, is now entering the holotables as the latest Dark Side Tank in the Era of Piracy. And make no mistake—this guy isn’t here to collect bounties. He’s here to take your hits, steal your Taunts, and make sure his pirate buddies stay alive long enough to cash out. Let’s break down what makes Vane such a game-changer. A Pirate Tank That Won’t Go Down Without a Fight Vane joins the game as a Dark Side, Tank, Pirate, Scoundrel unit, and he’s all about resilience and utility. He’s a protector, a damage sponge, and a reliable disruptor who scales over time. Under the right leadership—especially with Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka—he becomes an immovable object with some serious teeth. Whether you’re diving into the Order 66…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – 8-6-2025 Update Brings Brutus, Pirate Era Battle, and a Whole Lot of Fixes
Brace yourselves, Holotable heroes—this one’s spicy. The Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update for August 6, 2025 is live, and it’s packed tighter than a Jabba vault. We’ve got new content, a marquee character, a sneakily titled “Secret!!!!”, some long-requested QoL fixes, and the return of Rose (sort of). Let’s break it all down like a smuggler sorting spice by value. Brutus Is Here—and He’s Not Just a Pretty Snout The biggest headline is, of course, BRUTUS! The Shistavanen pirate attacker introduced in the latest marquee event is now wreaking havoc with Profit stacking, scattershot synergy, and an aggressive thirst for turn meter control. If you missed the full kit reveal (and you’re serious about Territory Wars), go read that first—Brutus is a must-have for Hondo-centric pirate comps and an all-around menace in the Order 66 Raid meta. Pirate Era Battle & A Mysterious “Secret!!!!” Let’s talk about two more…
Brutus Kit Reveal – Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Unleashes a Ferocious New Pirate
There’s a new Dark Side scoundrel swaggering onto the Holotables, and his name is Brutus. No, not the Roman backstabber—this one’s a Shistavanen pirate who’s less about betrayal in togas and more about stealing buffs, slicing defenses, and raining scattershot death in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. With a snarling attitude and a toolkit tailor-made for PvP mayhem, Brutus arrives as part of the Order 66 Raid update—but let’s be honest, you’re really here for that juicy synergy with Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka. Let’s dig into what makes Brutus more than just another angry dog-faced gunner. Who (or What) Is Brutus? Brutus is a Dark Side, Scoundrel, Pirate, and Attacker with a mutiny-themed kit that rewards chaos, coordination, and a touch of backstabbing flair. Inspired by the Skeleton Crew series’ deep-cut return of the Shistavanen species (aka the OG “wolfman” from A New Hope), Brutus is designed to…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Launches Conquest Community Milestone Event – Let the Grind Begin (for Maz and Glory)
There’s nothing quite like shared suffering to bring a galaxy together—and this time, it’s personal. The Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Conquest Community Milestone Event has returned, riding the hyperspace lanes of ambition, energy refreshes, and that relentless pursuit of Maz Kanata. That’s right: as players everywhere march through Conquest to unlock the ever-elusive and wise Maz (yes, she’s finally more than a background character with cryptic Jedi commentary), your collective energy expenditure now fuels a communal reward system. You tap. You grind. You win. And so does everyone else. Let’s break it down. What Is the Conquest Community Milestone Event? In simple terms: the more Conquest energy you spend, the more milestones the community unlocks. Think of it as a galaxy-wide loyalty program—but instead of racking up points for lattes, you’re earning loot for battling Sith Lords, droid armies, and every flavor of Galactic nuisance. From now until the…