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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Star Wars: The Old Republic – Game Update 7.8 Coming Soon to the Public Test Server
The Force stirs once again in Star Wars: The Old Republic. The developers have confirmed that Game Update 7.8 is nearly ready for testing — and it’s coming soon to the Public Test Server (PTS). That means players will soon get their first hands-on look at the next major chapter in SWTOR’s ongoing story, along with new gameplay updates and a few surprises lurking on Dantooine. The official teaser video, shared on YouTube, gives us our first glimpse of what’s next: What’s in SWTOR Game Update 7.8? While details are still emerging, we already know that Update 7.8 will build upon the events introduced earlier this year. Players can expect a mix of new story missions, dynamic world updates, and quality-of-life improvements that continue to modernize the game for its new era under Broadsword. Some of the confirmed highlights include: The developers have also hinted at a developer livestream coming…
SWTOR Executive Producer Letter – Q3 2025: What’s New & What’s Coming
The Star Wars: The Old Republic team has dropped their Q3 2025 Executive Producer Letter, giving players a look at recent updates, subscriber rewards, improvements, and hints at what’s ahead. If you’ve been wondering what’s next for Legacy of the Sith, or how F2P/Preferred players are being supported, this letter is a must-read. Let’s break it down. TL;DR What’s Happened — Recent Highlights Story & Upcoming Content Galactic Season 9 & QoL Upgrades F2P / Preferred Improvements SWTOR continues to widen the gap in perks for non-subscriber players: Subscriber Rewards & Login Incentives Looking Ahead — What’s Next Game Update 7.8 Preview Community & Outreach What This Means for Players 📌 In Closing: SWTOR’s Momentum & What Comes Next The Executive Producer Letter – Q3 2025 proves one thing: SWTOR is very much alive, still evolving, and listening. With Galactic Threads and Master’s Enigma on the horizon, quality-of-life upgrades like…