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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
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Broadsword · Electronic Arts
Apr 6, 2026 · 4mo ago

Game Update 7.8.1b Patch Notes

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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.

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  • Glacial ReclamationEncounter reworked to smooth out difficulty; enemies now appear in smaller groups and are gated by previous encounter completions.
  • The Cryonest MatronThe encounter now spawns fewer enemies at a slower pace, reducing the intensity of the fight.
  • Sporefall Transition EventsFixed an issue where events would not progress if a companion killed the mini bosses.
  • Toxin Troublecrystalized toxins:All crystalized toxins are now correctly placed within the event area and are interactable.
  • GeneralPlayer characters now respawn properly after falling from the bridge at the Odessen Alliance Camp.

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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ · Apr 6, 2026

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  1. Game Update 7.9.1b Patch NotesAug 24, 2026 · 1w

    Bug fixes across missions, items, visuals, and encounter flows in patch 7.9.1b, improving mission respawns, companion resummon, dye behavior, bindings, and event progression.

    +11
  2. Game Update 7.9.1 "Light and Shadow" Patch NotesAug 3, 2026 · 4w

    Season 11 Light and Shadow introduces returning rewards, new accessories and cosmetics for Cartel Market, a Feast of Prosperity event, and a range of bug fixes across General, Cinematics, Missions, Dynamic Encounters, Flashpoints, and Items.

  3. Game Update 7.9a Patch NotesJun 8, 2026 · 2mo

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

    +1
  4. Game Update 7.9 "Legacy Reborn" Patch NotesJun 1, 2026 · 3mo

    Update 7.9 introduces the 'Legacy Reborn' story finale, PvP Season 10, and significant quality-of-life improvements to the Wreckage on Dantooine experience.

    +61
  5. Game Update 7.8.1a Patch NotesMar 18, 2026 · 5mo

    A minor update focusing on bug fixes for the Master's Enigma story content and Galactic Season 10 functionality.

    +1
  6. Game Update 7.8.1 "Master's Enigma" Patch NotesMar 9, 2026 · 5mo

    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.

    +31
  7. Game Update 7.8c Patch NotesJan 26, 2026 · 7mo

    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.

    +4
  8. Game Update 7.8b Patch NotesDec 17, 2025 · 8mo

    Game Update 7.8b focuses on Mission Tracker UI improvements, a bug fix and repetition update for the Orbital Core mission on Dantooine, and a new mount addition.

    +2

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