Ten years ago, Electronic Arts lit the fuse on what would become one of the most enduring mobile RPGs in the galaxy. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes was officially announced on June 15, 2015—and whether you’re a galactic gambler or an esports strategist, you’ve probably touched this game at least once (and then rage-quit over mod RNG). From its humble beginnings as a turn-based collector RPG to becoming a mainstay in mobile PvP circles, SWGOH has aged like fine blue milk. Let’s dig into the legacy, the memes, the monetization, and what’s kept this game rolling like a Hutt down a casino aisle. A New Hope for Mobile Star Wars Gaming Before SWGOH, Star Wars mobile games were hit-or-miss. Some were charming, others were… not. But EA Capital Games’ announcement changed that trajectory. Combining hero collection, turn-based tactics, and an endless hunger for crystals, SWGOH became the Star Wars mobile…
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SWGOH Scorch Kit Reveal – Abilities, Strategy, and Synergies
When it comes to explosive gameplay, RC-1262, better known as Scorch, is about to shake things up in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. This tanky Dark Side Clone Trooper joins the Empire’s roster with a toolkit designed for pure devastation and, naturally, a touch of pyrotechnics. If you’ve been waiting to bolster your Dark Side Clone squad, Scorch is exactly the kind of heavy hitter you need. Who is RC-1262 ‘Scorch’? Originally introduced in Republic Commando as the demolitions expert of Delta Squad, Scorch has had quite the journey through Star Wars lore. He made a cameo with his squad in The Clone Wars and showed up as a leader of the Tantiss Base security detail in The Bad Batch. Now, he’s been reimagined for SWGOH as the perfect tank to lead Dark Side Clone Troopers into battle. Key Attributes: Bulwark is reminiscent of Reinforced Hull for ships, granting massive…
SWGOH Grand Moff Tarkin Update: New Dark Side Synergies and Abilities Explained
There’s nothing like a bit of fear to keep the local systems in line—especially when Grand Moff Tarkin is calling the shots. The latest update to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes brings a host of improvements to Tarkin’s abilities, making him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, particularly when teamed up with the newly introduced Dark Side Clone Troopers. If you were wondering what this means for your 3v3 GAC strategy, let’s just say you might want to reconsider leaving Tarkin on the sidelines. Tarkin Gets a New Look: Special Damage and Synergy Overhaul One of the most notable changes is that all of Tarkin’s abilities now deal Special damage, moving away from the mix of Physical and Special that previously defined his kit. This makes his damage more predictable and allows for better scaling with Potency, which—spoiler alert—gets a massive boost in this rework. His Basic…