One of the biggest lingering mysteries from The Acolyte just got a major lore twist. According to series creator Leslye Headland, The Stranger wasn’t just another dark side wildcard — he was designed to be the first Knight of Ren. The reveal comes from The Art of The Acolyte, which dives into the deeper creative intentions behind the show’s characters and mythology. A Sith Rule Problem… and the Solution Headland explains that the character’s role had to work within established Sith canon — specifically the Rule of Two. “It was in the design of the character, as well as knowing that we were going to introduce Darth Plagueis, who has to end up with Palpatine as his apprentice. Following the Rule of Two – a precept that limited the Sith to just two at any given time, a master and an apprentice – one way to keep it going is…
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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Community Conquest Milestone Event (Updated 10/28)
The holotables are heating up once again! Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has officially launched a brand-new Community Conquest Milestone Event, giving players a galaxy-sized reason to dive back into battle. Appropriately (and hilariously) dubbed “Beat Up Your Bosses!”, this community-driven challenge asks players to defeat Conquest bosses across the game to unlock shared rewards for everyone. Beat Up Your Bosses – The Milestone Explained The event is simple, but it packs some serious community spirit. Every time players defeat a Conquest boss, it contributes to a global progress bar. When the community hits specific milestones, everyone receives rewards — with the total number of Conquest bosses defeated unlocking even greater prizes. Here’s the full breakdown of the milestones and their corresponding rewards: Every milestone reached increases the total reward pool for the entire community — so the more players participate, the bigger the haul for everyone. Building Up to…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Update Notes (October 15, 2025)
The Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes development team has dropped a fresh round of updates—and this one’s packed with content that will make both collectors and theorycrafters happy. From two new character kits to event updates and bug fixes, here’s everything you need to know about the October 15, 2025 patch. New Character Kits: The Stranger and 4-LOM Two of the most anticipated Dark Side additions have finally landed in the holotables: Both characters bring entirely new mechanics that expand the game’s Dark Side meta—especially for players who thrive in Grand Arena and Territory Battles. If you missed their detailed reveals, check out the full kit breakdowns now live in-game and on the official forums. Additive Drops, Fleet Updates, and More Players looking to power up their rosters have plenty of reasons to grind this week: Bug Fixes and Technical Improvements Capital Games also rolled out several key fixes that…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Kit Reveal: The Stranger
The shadows stir once again in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. EA Capital Games has unveiled The Stranger, the enigmatic Sith figure from The Acolyte, and he’s bringing a whole new level of power and precision to the Dark Side. With his terrifying calm and mastery of Cortosis-enhanced combat, The Stranger is designed to obliterate Jedi and Unaligned Force Users — and he’s not here to play fair. Available through Conquest, The Stranger stands as one of the most lethal Sith attackers ever introduced in the game. His kit focuses on instant defeat mechanics, speed stacking, and reactive damage, all while empowering his team of “Acolytes.” The Stranger at a Glance This isn’t your typical Sith bruiser. The Stranger uses Cortosis Armor — a new mechanic that punishes anyone foolish enough to strike him — and possesses multiple abilities capable of instantly defeating enemies under specific conditions. He’s fast, methodical,…