Game Update 7.9a focuses on quality-of-life fixes, including cinematic corrections, PvP item binding, and operation progression fixes.

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Latest patches
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Update 7.9 introduces the 'Legacy Reborn' story finale, PvP Season 10, and significant quality-of-life improvements to the Wreckage on Dantooine experience.
- Wreckage on DantooineOrbital Coremission structureCombined→Separated
The Orbital Core encounter is now a separate mission ('Core Competence'), allowing players to finish the story without defeating the final boss.
- Wreckage on DantooineIntro MissionrepeatabilityRepeatable→Once per account
Players can now skip the intro mission if they have completed it on another character.
- Wreckage on DantooineLarge Crystal Cavelava damageNone→Damage Debuff
Standing in lava puddles now correctly applies a damage debuff to the player.
- PvP Season 10season9→10
Launch of Season 10 'Honor in Battle' featuring new armors, decorations, and titles over a 16-week period.
- PvP Season 10scoreboard
Added page navigation to the PvP Scoreboard for easier scrolling through season rewards.
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Update 7.8.1b focuses on bug fixes across various missions and cinematic triggers, with significant difficulty adjustments to the Wreckage on Dantooine Dynamic Encounters.
- Sporefall Transition Eventsprogression trigger
Fixed an issue where events would not progress if a companion killed the mini bosses.
- Toxin Troublecrystalized toxinsinteractability
All crystalized toxins are now correctly placed within the event area and are interactable.
- Generalrespawn
Player characters now respawn properly after falling from the bridge at the Odessen Alliance Camp.
A minor update focusing on bug fixes for the Master's Enigma story content and Galactic Season 10 functionality.
Update 7.8.1 introduces the 'Master's Enigma' storyline, new Date Night missions, Galactic Season 10, and specific class balance adjustments for Powertechs and Mercenaries.
- Wreckage on Dantooineachievements—→Added
New achievements have been added for the Wreckage on Dantooine content.
- Wreckage on DantooineOrbital Coreentry behaviorbase camp→phase entrance
Players without the required mission are now placed at the phase entrance instead of the base camp when attempting to enter the Orbital Core.
- Wreckage on DantooineOrbital CoreUI visibility
In MASTER 4 Orbital Core, the interactable door only appears on the final step to reduce confusion.
- Mercenary/CommandoTrauma Regulators/Trauma Stabilizerseffectdirect damage→4% max health heal
Trauma Stabilizers now heal the player for 4% of max health per stack upon shield expiration instead of dealing direct damage.
- Strongholdsceiling hooks—→Added
New layouts added to Medium and Large Ceiling hooks and updated hook sizes for various decorations.
Update 7.8c focuses heavily on polishing the 'Wreckage on Dantooine' event with numerous bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements to buffs, and UI enhancements to the Mission Tracker.
- Wreckage on DantooineHazard Mitigationduration—→2h h
Cryogenic Mitigation/Immunity and Mycelial Inoculation/Immunity now last two hours as intended.
- Wreckage on DantooineThermal Regulator / Emergency Chemical Purge / Hyphal Degeneration Stimduration30m→1.5h h
Mitigation buffs increased from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours to better align with boss availability.
- Wreckage on DantooineResearch Notes buffs
All Research Notes buffs can now be active simultaneously and persist after character death, improving efficiency.
- Mission Trackerfont size/color/opacity—→Added
Added font size, color, and background opacity adjustments to the Mission Tracker via the Interface Editor.
- Dantooine StrongholdQuick Travel / Jump Points—→Added
Added Quick Travel and Jump Points to improve navigation within the stronghold.
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Heroes & subjects
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- 🗺️+6/-1▲ +51mo ago
Wreckage on Dantooine
MapDantooine · Dynamic Encounters · WorldSignificant QoL improvements to buff durations and reduced difficulty in certain encounter zones.
- 🦸+2/-0▲ +24mo ago
Mercenary/Commando
HeroRanged · DPS · SoldierSignificant boost to survivability via healing and improved mobility.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +15mo ago
Mission Tracker
GeneralUI · Interface · Quality of LifeImproved readability and accessibility of the mission tracking interface.
- 🧰+1/-0▲ +14w ago
Knightly Flairs
ItemPvP · CosmeticGreater flexibility in distributing rewards across account characters.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +11mo ago
PvP Season 10
GeneralPvP · CompetitiveNew seasonal rewards and improved UI for tracking progress.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +11mo ago
Companion Locator Terminal
GeneralCompanions · UIBetter accessibility for managing narratively unavailable companions.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +11mo ago
General UI
GeneralInterface · UXMinor polish to various interface elements.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
Glacial Reclamation
MapDantooine · Dynamic EncounterEasier encounter flow and reduced enemy density.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
The Cryonest Matron
MapDantooine · BossMore manageable enemy waves during the boss fight.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
Sporefall Transition Events
MapDantooine · Dynamic EncounterFixed progression blocker involving companions.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
Toxin Trouble
MapDantooine · Dynamic EncounterFixed broken interactables.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
General
GeneralOdessen · WorldFixed a potential soft-lock/respawn bug on Odessen.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +13mo ago
Galactic Season 10
GeneralSeasonal · EconomyImproved boss reliability and cheaper access to legacy companion gifts.
- 🦸+0/-1▼ -14mo ago
Powertech/Vanguard
HeroTank · Melee · SoldierSlight reduction in mobility during specific ability windows.
- ⚙️+1/-0▲ +14mo ago
Strongholds
GeneralHousing · CustomizationMore flexibility and precision in decorating strongholds.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +15mo ago
Dantooine Stronghold
MapStronghold · Dantooine · NavigationFaster movement and easier traversal within the player's stronghold.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +16mo ago
Orbital Core
MapDantooine · Mission · WeeklyMore loot opportunities per week and fixed reward claiming.
- ⚙️+0/-0≈ 04w ago
Cinematics
GeneralVisual · StoryImproved visual consistency in the final cinematic.
- 🗺️+0/-0≈ 04w ago
Gods From the Machine
MapOperation · PvEResolved a critical progression blocker in the operation.
- ⚙️+0/-0≈ 04w ago
Dromund Kaas Maps
GeneralUI · NavigationImproved map clarity and accuracy for Dromund Kaas.
- ⚙️+0/-0≈ 01mo ago
Legacy Reborn
GeneralStory · CampaignNew narrative conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith storyline.
- ⚙️+0/-0≈ 03mo ago
Master’s Enigma
GeneralStory · QuestGeneral stability and visual fixes for the Master's Enigma content.
- 🧰+0/-0≈ 06mo ago
Vectron Tinsel Taxi
ItemMount · Cosmetic · Life DayNew cosmetic mount available for purchase.
Top abilities tweaked
Most-touched abilities across all patches
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