Ryloth is exciting. Game Update 8.0 sounds like a proper next step for Star Wars: The Old Republic. A new planet, level 85, Dynamic Encounters, combat updates, and a fresh Operation will always get attention. But SWTOR’s most important future update might not be a planet. It might be DirectX 12. Not as flashy? Sure. Less likely to make a dramatic trailer with Sith staring into fog? Absolutely. But if we are talking about the long-term health of SWTOR, the move away from DirectX 9 could matter more than almost anything else on the roadmap. SWTOR Is Still Modernizing Under the Hood SWTOR’s technical team has explained that modernization remains a major priority for the game. Over the past few years, that has included visual updates, character refreshes, environment improvements, and the move to a 64-bit client. DirectX 12 is the next big technical mountain. And from the sound of…
