r/swtor • • 12d ago

Official News Executive Producer Letter - Q3 2026

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The following article was posted by SWTOR Executive Producer Keith Kanneg.

Hi folks! 

Checking in again to let you all know what’s been happening with SWTOR the last few months as well as with DirectX 12! 

Game Update 8.0 content

For those who may have missed previous updates with 8.0 content, we revealed that the next Era in SWTOR is called “Masters of the Force.” Keep an eye on that page as it will be updated over time as we release more details. 

We also announced the core features that will be coming in 8.0: 

  • The “Galaxy in Chaos” storyline
  • Ryloth, the Twi’lek homeworld (coming with Dynamic Encounters)
  • Ventures: Classic & Expert
  • Difficulty Modes
  • Children of Nul Operation
  • Level 85, New Abilities, and Balance
  • Quality of Life Improvements

We’ve also opened our Public Test Server so Subscribers can get their hands on: 

  • The first and second bosses of the Operation
  • Ventures: Classic 
  • Difficulty Modes
  • Combat Style Updates:
    • Sentinel/Marauder
    • Sage/Sorcerer
    • Vanguard/Powertech
    • Guardian/Juggernaut
    • Operative/Scoundrel
    • Shadow/Assassin

Iterations of the Public Test Server will continue so players can provide their feedback on these features before they go live. 

We have not announced a release date yet for 8.0, but we are continuing development and will share more launch details in due time.

Developer Streams

I’m also happy to see the positive reception to the recent Developer Game Update and Let’s Play livestreams. We anticipate a few more Let’s Play streams and another Game Update livestream where we’ll go into the “Galaxy in Chaos” storyline (spoiler-free, of course!)

Our next Let's Play stream will be October 1st at 1pm CT / 6pm UTC on our streaming channel. Stay tuned for more details! 

DirectX 12 Update

Since our Spring Update we’ve continued to receive enthusiastic questions about what’s coming next. I pulled in the Technical Team and they have provided the update below: 

Hey SWTOR players!

Technical team here to get you up to speed on our most recent progress with DirectX 12. The last time we saw each other, we were explaining that the UI was the one feature that posed the largest obstacle for us. 

We’re happy to report that the UI has been ported to DX12 and aside from minor visual differences being fixed, it is fully functional. Pulling back the curtain a bit, we had to upgrade our old version that only supported DX11 and re-architect it so it would work properly with our data. We then changed Scaleform’s DX12 rendering to use Frostbite RenderCore2 and work properly within our engine. For the more technical folks, we also had to port over hundreds of divergences to the new version and once we could verify that everything worked properly, we could move on to DX12. 

With the UI in place, we are focused on adding features back into this “DX12 version” of the game to get it looking like the SWTOR you’re familiar with, and lay the groundwork for future additions. This means updating essential shaders, ensuring characters appear with proper customization (skin color, hair color, tattoos, cybernetics, scars, complexions, outfit colors), re-implementing our particle hueing systems, and much more. Lastly, general stability work and other feature additions are ongoing, so we are making fantastic progress. 

The next time you hear from us we’ll share an update on when you can see the progress for yourself, and help us with a critical stage of testing for this new client! Thank you for your enthusiasm and support as we continue on the road to modernizing SWTOR!

Keith here again. And there you have it! All of us are pretty excited to get a technical test for our players in the near future.

Before I head out, I want to share some reminders to everyone!

Best Dressed Contest

Our newest community contest is underway! If you are a collector of armor and think you have all the pieces to make an outfit worthy to be displayed for all to see, you will want to enter our Best Dressed contest! Submissions are open now and being accepted until October 11, 2026. Read all of the details on how to enter here!

Gladiopodling Minipet

We have an active minipet code right now and it’s available until December 26, 2026. Redeem code “GETRDY4MOTF” on this page to get your very own Gladiopodling! 

Finally, I want to encourage you again to check out the 8.0 content available on the Public Test Server, and get your hands on it if you can. We appreciate your feedback and the time you spend playing on PTS!

Thank you for playing SWTOR. We’ll see you in the next livestream!


r/swtor • • 1d ago

Community Post Got Questions? SWTOR Questions & Answer Thread + New & Returning Player Posts (week of Oct 12, 2026)

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Feel free to ask any SWTOR related questions in this thread!
New & Returning Players are also welcome to post their introductions here too.


SWTOR Frequently Asked Questions


The State of SWTOR


Free Stuff

  • Free Pet, Mount and Flair Codes: Go to https://account.swtor.com/user/codes Enter these codes separately to get some free mounts and pets! NYCANTINA19 (free flair), SWCELEBRATION17 (M8-3R Droid Pet). Note these codes eventually expire, but we don't know when. Please contact the mods if they no longer work.

r/swtor • • 8h ago

Question Who had the best drip out of these three?

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r/swtor • • 10h ago

Discussion A Lot of People Might Not Know About This Area on Dromund Kaas

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Just thought I'd show this off since this area is surprisingly tucked away and there may be people who don't know about it.


r/swtor • • 8h ago

Question Do you think Tenebrae really cared about anything other than his own immortal life?

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r/swtor • • 13h ago

Discussion How to make your wife and ex-wife get along

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r/swtor • • 3h ago

Announcement The Jedi Order ready to fight for the Republic

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r/swtor • • 1h ago

Discussion Which of The Smuggler's Temporary Allies Do You Like Best?

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I'm doing one of these for each class, and this made me realize that the Smuggler has SO MANY temporary allies! There's even a couple I left off the list that could technically qualify!

Here we have Marshall Cavarat, Lokir-ka, Miel, Nariel, Vaverone, Numen, Vaz, and Viidu!


r/swtor • • 5h ago

Other Starting tonight when I am done work! If any new players want to join up lmk!

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Like title says I am brand new and looking for some friends to play with


r/swtor • • 16h ago

Screen Shot Zoey from Kpop Demon Hunters outfit

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I'm super happy with how this turned out. Main pieces are Fitted Echani Trackers top, Imperial Officer's belt, G.A.M.E. officials pants.


r/swtor • • 6h ago

Discussion Saboteur storyline Spoiler

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I really really wish the saboteur storyline had more of an impact and consequences on the story. I keep thinking back to 7.9 and how happy I was it was mentioned, only for Anri and the mandalorians to defend us and essentially push it aside.

I know this game can only have so many branching options before it gets crazy, but this one feels like it should have had more consequences rather than the empress/emperor making snarky comments about it. It felt really disappointing.

I hope that 8.0 will start off with consequences or anything of the sort, (imprisonment, etc), just anything at all would be nice.
Did any of you guys feel the same??


r/swtor • • 14h ago

Discussion For those who say that you are overleveled by doing the story...

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This isn't true.

I've just finished the story on my Smuggler and i'm not even level 50 (pic 1 and 2)

I had :

- xp boost on all the time (pic 1)

- a max level guild with max bonus xp

- tier 3 legacy xp story mission (pic 3)

I did the main story and companion stories only (pic 4).

The only extra things i did are :

- all the Ord Mantell missions including Heroics

- most of Coruscant missions but no heroics

I didn't do a single dynamic event or FP.

Is the xp nerf next patch really deserved ?

I guess i'm doing FPs till 50 now.

Edit : im not f2p, im currently subbed.

Edit 2 : I only did class stories, not planetary stories.


r/swtor • • 11h ago

Discussion SWTOR Storylines Tournament: Round 1 Match 13 - Tatooine Planet Arc VS Sith Warrior: Prologue

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Vote for your favorite storyline! Tatooine Planet Arc includes both factions' storylines, uncovering the buried mysteries of Czerka. And the prologue for Sith Warrior includes both Korriban and Dromund Kaas.


r/swtor • • 9h ago

New/Returning Player Trooper story is giving me some great deja-vu...

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And I'm loving it

With Jennifer Hale as a space trooper leading a motley crew of aliens, too, I keep expecting the Illusive Man to pop out of nowhere sometimes haha


r/swtor • • 14h ago

Screen Shot Ya'll like my new puppy (the mount)? Only cost me 100 million credits and my mothers ashes

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r/swtor • • 19h ago

Discussion is it too late to get into SWTOR?

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I've been thinking about getting into SWTOR as my first ever MMO, but before investing a lot of time into it, I'd like to hear from people who actively play the game.

Since SWTOR has been around for so long, I'm curious whether it's still worth starting in 2026 or if I'm getting into it too late. I know the game still receives updates, and with 8.0 in development, there seems to be more planned for its future. At the same time, I don't know how healthy the game is these days or what its long-term outlook looks like.

A few things I'd like to know:
How active is the playerbase nowadays? Is it easy to find people to play with, join guilds, and participate in group content?

Do you think SWTOR has a sustainable future, or are you concerned about its long-term support?

Is there enough content to keep a new player occupied for a long time?

For those who've played for years, does the game still feel worth investing in, or has it become harder to stay interested?

Would you recommend starting now, especially with the upcoming 8.0 update, or would it make more sense to wait?

I'm happy to start as a free-to-play player and spend money later if I genuinely enjoy the game. I just want to feel reasonably confident that it's a game I can stick with for years rather than invest in something that's nearing the end of its life.

For longtime players, would you personally recommend getting into SWTOR in 2026? I'd appreciate honest opinions about the current state of the game, its community, and where you think it's heading over the next few years.


r/swtor • • 9h ago

Screen Shot Meet the latest Jedi Knight: Orin Truesight

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r/swtor • • 1d ago

Discussion Who'd You Want as a Romance Option? - Sumalee, Gault, Garza, Keeper (#2)

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145 Upvotes

It's time to pick your second choice for a new romanceable character! Wanna smooch a Jedi master? A horny scoundrel? Perhaps an old, cranky overseer? Comment below!


r/swtor • • 1d ago

Screen Shot Dromund Kaas parkour

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After a lot of bumps, jumps and rolls, my brother and i finally managed to reach the ruins in Kaas City, greeting us with a unique view !


r/swtor • • 1d ago

Discussion Is SWTOR worth getting into in 2026 as a first MMORPG?

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I’ve pretty much played FPS and extraction shooters my entire gaming life, but lately they've just stopped hitting the same. After a long day at work, I'd rather chill, explore, and grind toward something without constantly having to sweat. I have been getting out of my comfort zone and trying a few different games here and there like Warframe which i’m currently having fun with, i tried Once Human but could not get into it, it felt too difficult.

I've been looking into SWTOR because I'm a Star Wars fan and remember loving the LEGO games as a kid. The story, world, and companions really appeal to me, but I'm also curious about the MMO side of things, especially loot, gear progression, and grinding. I enjoy having something to work toward and getting rewarded for putting time into a game.

For those who've played SWTOR for a while, how satisfying is the loot and progression system compared to bigger MMOs like WoW? Is there a worthwhile endgame grind and plenty of goals to chase, or is SWTOR more focused on the story and leveling?

I'm also curious about the holiday and special events. I've heard about things like Life Day, the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event, and other seasonal activities. Are they actually fun and worth coming back for, with exclusive rewards and things to work toward? How do SWTOR's events compare to WoW's, and does the game do a good job of keeping things fresh throughout the year?

Overall, is SWTOR still worth getting into in 2026? How active is the community, and is there enough content to keep you playing long-term? I'd love to hear from longtime players, especially how it compares to WoW for someone completely new to MMOs.

Any advice or honest opinions would be appreciated!


r/swtor • • 11h ago

New/Returning Player Loving the game, but i don't understand anything lmao

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Started as a Jedi Knight as suggested on this sub, just finished tython, absolutely loving the game, the story, the characters, the world, but seriously, how do i understand the game as a game? The UI feels confusing and overwhelming, i have no idea what levels even mean or what buttons to press, the game is amazing, but I have no idea how to actually play vs just mashing buttons


r/swtor • • 12h ago

Discussion End of MacOS Support? (MacOS 28)

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Apple is ending rosetta (essentinally the translator for intel-based apps like swtor on macbooks) On MacOS 28

Does broadsword plan to develop a new launcher for swtor on macbook or is this the end for mac players?


r/swtor • • 12h ago

New/Returning Player For those who played from launch, will I enjoy it more with the 8.0 difficulty modes?

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I was a purely solo story interested player on and off over last few years and played through several of the classes to end. Only two things made me put it down which were having NO clue how to find people in UK time to do multiplayer flashpoints/raids with and that the actual grinding through the combat in story mode felt extremely boring after a while.

It kind of didn’t matter at all what moves you did and you couldn’t really die as companions heal you.

I’ve seen 8.0 looks to bring in story difficulty modes - one will be like at launch. Do you know if this will make story combat in the world require care and attention and feel actually rewarding?

I want a game to feel like I earned success at the end of combat encounters and like it was a challenge that I used my brain to win (why I love zero company!)


r/swtor • • 19h ago

Cartel Market Flash Sale for October 12th, 2026: Plateshadow Devourer mount, 750CCs

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r/swtor • • 1d ago

Question How is he alive?! Spoiler

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Dude's whole upper body but his head seems to be just cybernetic, no organic parts visible. Where the heck is his heart and lungs?