We’ve been looking for opportunities to release inactive character names, and we have selected 7.6 launch as the time to begin this process. Please read through this blog in its entirety to understand how you can keep your character name if it was impacted.

For players who are Subscribers on 7.6 launch

• None of your character names will be impacted

For players who have a F2P or Preferred account

• If you have not logged into a character since January 1, 2024, that character name will be released into an unreserved pool and can potentially be claimed by another player with 7.6 launch
  
• If you would like to keep your character name, you must log into the game before 7.6 launch.
  
  • If you want to keep every character name, you must log in with every character before the 7.6 launch.
• If you are an active Subscriber at 7.6 launch, all of your character names will be preserved.

If you are a player who loses their claim on a character name:

• When you log into that character again, you will receive an opportunity to rename your character for free.

If you are a player who wants to claim a released name:

• You can create a new character
  
• You can purchase the Rename: Character Name Consumable item and rename an existing character
  
  • For one week following 7.6 launch, this item will be 90% off

The current launch schedule for 7.6 is early December. We wanted to give players advanced notice of this upcoming action.

We will be posting follow ups on our social channels and forums as needed.

If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.6 Livestream, don't worry! Below is a VOD and a breakdown of highlights from each segment we showcased on the stream.

7.6 Livestream VOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wilyuGT1V-g&t

Twitch Drops

As a reminder, Twitch Drops are enabled! Be sure to connect your Twitch account to your SWTOR account. Drops will be active at the start of each dev stream and with every game update launch.

From November 14th to November 28th, players will be able to obtain the Ilum Art Poster decoration (purple frame) after watching one hour of SWTOR content.
At 7.6 launch, another Twitch Drop campaign will be active. After watching four hours of SWTOR content on Twitch, players will obtain the Amethyst Vulptilla Mount. This campaign will remain active for 28 days following 7.6 launch.
Galactic Threads Storyline

*Story spoilers for Update 7.5 story content in this section*

Galactic Threads begins immediately following the events from the Desperate Defiance storyline. Players and their Alliance race to find Darth Malgus and stop whatever plans he has set in motion. At the same time, players will also seek answers surrounding Darth Nul’s holocron and the Hidden Chain’s ambitions.

Jekiah and Rass Ordo, Arn Peralun, Major Anri, Talos Drellik, Akaavi Spar, and Lana Beniko will be making a return in this story update.

Story Missions will be taking players to Hoth, Tatooine, and the digsite at Nul’s temple of Elom.

There is an important caveat that the team would like to address to set player expectations. While the “Galactic Threads” story chapter is well into production, the SWTOR Narrative team does not currently have all the components needed to deliver high-quality story content that adheres to the team’s standards, as well as player expectations for story. The release date for “Galactic Threads” is currently delayed until this content can be completed. Please note, no other content in Game Update 7.6 is impacted.

Cartel Market Additions, Remote Trading Outpost Decorations, and the Master the Fight: Starbolt Edition Bundle

A new type of decoration bundle is making its debut with 7.6! The Remote Trading Post bundle is inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge™.

When initially purchased, players will receive one set of “neglected” decorations. These items will appear broken, damaged, and will need to be fixed! After completing a couple of light gameplay missions, players will receive a full set of fixed decorations.

But that’s not all! Players will also receive two mini pets, a baby Dianoga and the D5-C0 DJ Droid.
Also coming to the Cartel Market are Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ inspired items including a new armor (plus one variant), an array of weapons, customizations, and new dyes.
(Mysterious Rogue Armor - with jacket and without jacket)

(Fearless Buccaneer weapons)

(Fearless Buccaneer lightsaber and dualsaber)

(Left is default colors. Metallic Gray/Chrome White and Chrome White/Metallic Gray dyes have been applied in the second and third panels)

(Long hair customization. This specific hairstyle will be free for all players!)

The Master the Fight: Starbolt Edition Bundle will be dropping November 15th! This bundle contains:

• 180 Days Subscription Time + 600 Cartel Coins per month
  
• 5500 Cartel Coins
  
• Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount
  
• • Rideable at level 1
    
  • Comes with Speeder Rank 5
    
  • Gives players a speed boost while mounted
• Primary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)
  
• Secondary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)
  
• Bundle is priced at $99.99 USD

(Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount)

(The left panel shows the armor’s default colors. Primary and Secondary Yellow dyes have been applied in the second and third panels)

Speaking of dyes! The team has been looking into ways to improve functionality and accessibility to dyes. We will keep you posted on upcoming changes. In the meantime, we are reducing the price of all dyes on the Cartel Market by 50%. Now is the time to grab those packs you have been dying to own!

Dynamic Encounters and the Propagator Core XR-53 Lair Boss

Dynamic Encounters is new world content that offers a variety of missions for players to experience. They are meant to breathe life into the planets they inhabit, giving players a sense that something is always happening at any given time. As players explore planets, they will naturally come across Dynamic Encounters or they can find active Encounters on their map. Missions can range from taking out Hidden Chain forces to herding escaped Banthas running amok in a space port. These Encounters will debut on Hoth and Tattoine with 7.6.

Hidden Chain Invasions are special Dynamic Encounters where players are tasked with stopping Heta Kol’s forces as they continue to wreak havoc in the galaxy. These Encounters can take place on Hoth and Tattooine, but can also be found on several other planets.

Dynamic Encounters will have a variety of rewards associated with them. Completing Encounters will yield tech fragments and Conquest Commendations, and unlocking Achievements. Hidden Chain Invasion Encounters will drop armor pieces. And a special rare Encounter will drop the Freckled Loth-cat mini pet.

(Hidden Chain and Electric Gaze Armors)

(Freckled Loth-Cat Kitten pet)

Completing the meta-achievement for the Tatooine and Hoth Encounters will grant players the Desert Sand and Frozen Peaks Mounts.
Propagator Core XR-53

A new lair boss will be coming with 7.6. The Propagator Core XR-53 originated from one of the many broken pieces when the Emperor's Fortress crashed onto Ilum. The XR-53 is a Rakatan droid replicator trying to fix itself by harvesting resources. Story and Veteran Modes will launch with 7.6.

Public Test Server Schedule and Incentives

Players can earn PTS specific incentives by completing Dynamic Encounters and taking down XR-53 in Story and Veteran Modes. Below is a breakdown of the requirements for each incentive.

Cutting Edge Title & Kai Zykken’s MK-85 Mount

• Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with a Republic character on Tatooine and 25 on Hoth

Strike Team Hero Title & Kai Zykken’s MK-90 Mount

• Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters on Tatooine and 25 on Hoth with an Imperial character

B1-SAL + First Line of Defense, Strike Team Specialist, Strike Team Commander, and Led the Charge Titles

• Complete all of the Dynamic Encounters achievements

First of Many Title

• Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Story Mode

First Among Veterans Title

• Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Veteran Mode

All incentives will be granted at 7.6 launch.

*PTS is only available to Subscribers

(B1-SAL mini pet inspired by Andor)

PvP Season 7

PvP Season 7’s theme is Path to Mastery, will begin with 7.6 launch, and will run for 16 weeks. Rewards include:

• New armors and decorations
  
• Honorable Bow Emote
  
• Legacy Title: Pathfinder
  
• Master of Paths Title
  
• Meta-achievement Title: Seeker

(Plumed Scout and Plumed Trapper Armors. Earned from the reward track)

(Feathered Range and Feathered Huntmaster Armors. Can be purchased from PvP vendor)

(PvP Season 7 Battler, small, and large trophy decorations)

Two holistic changes will also be coming to PvP beginning 7.6:

• Warzone matching will be updated allowing players to group up with four players max (down from eight).
  
• Set Bonus effects on the level 75 Spoils of War gear will be disabled during PvP matches.

Life Day

Our winter seasonal event is almost upon us! Life Day will begin mid-December. Two new rewards will be available for players to get!

(Tirsa G1-F7 Mount)

(Life Day Ornate Robes. The left panel shows the default colors. The Havoc Squad red and white dye was applied to the armor in the right panel. )

Best View in SWTOR 2024

The Best View finalists have been selected! Winners will be announced soon.

Mac Launcher Update

Our technical test is still underway and we are currently gathering and responding to feedback from players who have been invited to the test. Based on the testing, we are now planning to release the Mac Launcher in the near future. We will have more updates to share soon.

Companion Mounts are coming to SWTOR

The Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ inspired Meirm Cicada Mount comes with *companion AND mini pet functionality.

As a thank you to our players, the Meirm Cicada Mount will be free to players with an active subscription anytime between November 29 – January 4!
*Not all companions are compatible with this mount. As an example, B3-S1 can’t fit!

Remember the Desert Sand and Frozen Peaks Lifter Mounts that can be earned through Dynamic Encounters? Surprise! They come with mini pet functionality too!
Freeing Inactive Character Names

We’ve been looking for opportunities to release inactive character names, and have selected 7.6 launch as the time to begin this process. If you have not logged into a character since January 1, 2024, that character name will be released into an unreserved pool and can potentially be claimed by another player when 7.6 launches. Players who want to keep their character names must log into the game before the 7.6 launch and log into each character. Players who are Subscribers at 7.6 launch will not need to take any action. Read here for more details!

Modernization

Our modernization efforts continue on with Game Update 7.6. Players will see updates done to Tython, Korriban, Hoth, and Ilum.

But wait, there’s more! Character models, specifically heads, will also see improved fidelity across the game! Players will see updates to their character via updated character textures, along with ocular specularity and with lighting, and shader improvements. Our goal was to improve the fidelity of characters across the game while keeping your character uniquely yours. Texture changes are starting in this update with Human, Chiss, Cyborg, Miralukan, Mirialan, Togruta, Rattataki, and Zabrak models.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN7JD4pTpks

Game Update 7.6 is coming early December!