If your Datacrons felt like they went through a few too many hyperspace jumps this week, you’re not imagining it. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has run into a significant Datacron issue tied to the recent update aimed at fixing the overpowered Attacker-affix Datacrons — and the fallout has been messy enough that Capital Games is now hitting the reset button. The good news? A rollback is coming.The better news? So is a very generous pile of compensation. Here’s what’s happening, what’s changing, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do right now. What Went Wrong With the Datacrons? Wednesday’s update was supposed to rein in overpowered Attacker-affix Datacrons, particularly within the Pillars of War set. While the bug that caused AoE attacks to deal far more damage than intended was addressed, the fix introduced new problems. Most notably, affected players were not granted enough resources to restore their Datacrons to…
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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Update 12-17 Breakdown (Datacrons, Make Goods, and a Small Oops)
Another day, another Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update—and this one comes with a mix of welcome compensation, balance fixes, and a Datacron situation that’s… still loading. Here’s the clear, no-nonsense breakdown of Update 12-17, what changed, and why you should probably check your inbox (and your Datacrons) before jumping back into combat. 5,000 Era Currency Has Been Granted (Yes, Really) Let’s start with the good news: 5,000 Era Currency has now been granted to all affected accounts as part of the previously announced make good. If you were impacted by the earlier issues, this compensation should already be sitting in your inbox, quietly judging you for how fast you’re going to spend it. This is tied to the earlier situation explained in the official make-good update, so if you were waiting for the follow-through—this is it. Episode Pass Text Cleanup (Goodbye, Galactic Challenges) The Episode Pass description has been…
LEGO Star Wars: Castaways Brings Back Holiday Special Content for Life Day — Snow, Festive Minifigs, and Pure Chaos
It’s that time of year again — the season when Wookiees gather around glowing globes, stormtroopers mysteriously become less accurate, and every Star Wars game suddenly leans hard into red-and-green color palettes. Yep: Life Day has arrived in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, and with it comes the glorious return of the Holiday Special content. Snow? Back. Festive minifigure parts? Back. Holiday chaos? Absolutely back. Let’s unwrap it. The Holiday Special Returns — Don’t Pretend You Aren’t Curious The infamous Star Wars Holiday Special may not be the franchise’s proudest moment, but in LEGO form? It’s pure charm. This year’s event brings back: ❄️ Snow covering key areas of Castaways Island🎅 Seasonal minifigure pieces (ugly sweaters included — because LEGO understands us)🌟 Life Day–themed accessories and cosmetics🌌 A re-run of Holiday Special missions and activities for anyone who missed them last year It’s equal parts nostalgia and meme energy, but in…
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…
LEGO Star Wars: Castaways Released 4 Years Ago Today – And It’s Still Going Strong
Four years ago today, LEGO fans and Star Wars fans united in a way only LEGO games can make possible: through chaos, charm, brick-smashing, and tons of customizable minifig fun. LEGO Star Wars: Castaways launched on Apple Arcade exactly four years ago, introducing players to a tropical, digital island filled with mysteries, minigames, and more LEGO studs than any responsible person should ever ignore. And unlike many mobile titles that disappear faster than a Jawa when you mention “fair trade,” Castaways is still going. In fact, the game continues to receive monthly events featuring content, characters, and themes from across the Star Wars films and TV shows — from the Skywalker Saga to The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and beyond. Not bad for a cozy little island adventure built out of plastic bricks and creative chaos. A LEGO Star Wars Game With Its Own Identity Unlike the typical story-driven LEGO…
Star Wars: Hunters Soft-Launched 4 Years Ago Today — A Short but Wild Ride
Four years ago today, Star Wars: Hunters officially entered soft launch, giving fans their first hands-on experience with Zynga’s competitive arena battler set in the post-Empire era. It promised fast matches, colorful characters, and a fresh take on Star Wars multiplayer—a mobile and Switch-friendly alternative that stood out from anything else in the franchise. And for a while, it worked.Players jumped into the Arena on Vespaara with Jedi impostors, Mandalorian warriors, droids disguised as stormtroopers, and even a pair of Jawas stacked in a trench coat. Hunters wasn’t afraid to be weird, vibrant, and fun. But as we look back on its soft launch anniversary, the celebration is bittersweet—because Star Wars: Hunters officially shut down on October 1, 2025.(You can read our coverage here: https://swtorstrategies.com/2025/10/star-wars-hunters-shut-down.html) Still… today is a reminder of what the game was and what it could have been. A Game Full of Style, Personality & Potential The…
Hero Wars Lyria: A New Powerful Hero!
Hero War is a game of cool battles, magic and powerful heroes. Its players are present worldwide. The game has acquired a new hero, Lyria. She is powerful, fast and glittering. Who is she and why is everybody gossiping about her? Let’s see ! Who is Lyria? Hero Wars Lyria is a brand new hero in Hero Wars. She is powerful, clever and magically gifted. She appears as an elvish or a fairy with shiny armor and glowing eyes. She goes like a flash and fights like a super hero! Lyria is from a forest world. She adores nature, light and quietness. However, when evil finds its way into her house, she defends it. She is now in your team to make you win in battles. What is Lyria Able to Do? Lyria is not only beautiful. She is also a strong force. She can be of benefit to your…