Starting today, May 9th, and lasting the entire weekend, until May 11th
when recruiting epic units from Specialist beacons in this recruitment rush event,
there is a 20x greater chance of these units being one of the following three:


Stalwart is an Epic Frontier Legion Electric Attacker
calling in focused fire from his allies and viciously striking back
against foes foolish enough to attack him directly.

Arum is an Epic Gelecek Thermal Debuffer
who will severely reduce the damage output of enemies,
and is able to hit many enemies at the same time.

Volk is an Epic XAOX Thermal Supporter
who can increase the offensive capabilities of your team,
and at the same time provide repair for himself and a friendly unit in need.


Good luck, Commanders!

Astra Bestiary is joining Steam´s Creature Collector Fest with a free demo!
Hi everyone!

I’m happy to announce that the Astra Bestiary demo will be available on May 12 as part of Steam’s Creature Collector Fest!

Watch the new trailer to get a first look at the world, battles, and Beasts you’ll encounter. The demo includes:

• Over 40 creatures to raise and battle
  
• 4 zones to explore
  
• The campaign leads up to the first trial

Don’t forget to wishlist and follow the game to stay updated, and share your feedback in the discussions — I’d love to hear what you think!

Thanks for the support, and I can’t wait for you to try it!

- Bicho Feo

Hello Ascended!

Lightning can be heard reverberating throughout Telara, and the Mechs are back, causing the earth to tremble and creating mayhem wherever they set their gaze! Will you help defend Telara from these bulky armored enemies?

That’s exactly what we thought, Ascended. Sharpen your sword and your senses and strike back now! Starting today, take the siege to the Mechs for a chance to earn great rewards!

Head over to Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3077), Meridian (/setwaypoint 6124 5231), or Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12944 11579) to accept Daily Quests and join Warfronts. Use the Looking For Group (LFG) tool to participate in Expert Dungeons, collect Mech Components, or join the zone event!

Completing all the daily quests will reward you with a total of 65 Chaos Motes per character every day!

The quest Defender of the Elements will take you to Vostigar Peaks, Silverwood, Freemarch, Shimmersand, and Stillmoor on a mission to defeat fearsome Mechs.

Stay sharp and bring your allies, Ascended; you may need them now more than ever!



Head over to the RIFT Store to get rewards for Credits or use your collected Chaos Motes at the event NPC to redeem amazing mounts, rewards, pets, and much more!



Now is the time to strike, Ascended. Mechs will strike on May 9, 2025, and will retreat on May 11, 2025, 23:59 UTC; be sure to keep them at bay until then before they wreak too much havoc!

See you in-game,
Your RIFT team!

Hi,

I'm pleased to announce after a short round of private testing and feedback the Demo is ready to go live.

This is still a work in progress so I'll explain what the Demo 0.1.6.0 will release with and what I intend to work on while its released until I shift gears to working on the final game.

The Demo will release with access to:

• 2 Characters, The Tanky Minnie (Shire - Green Tank) and The Speedy Sadie (Quarter - Red Tank)
  
• 16 Items
  
• 1 Stage (The Factory)
  
• 12 Pickups
  
• 3 Bosses (Weather Machine, Hell Rider, Prototype Core)

What I intend to work on over the course of the Demo:

• Responding to feedback, I'm listening and making changes right now in private feedback sessions, hearing a new players perspective is very helpful, I intend to do the same when the Demo is public
  
• New variations on the Static Defenses (the little activatable pop-up turrets), this is a mechanic I feel is underused right now with only a rapidfire gun version, I intend to beef them up with missile, flame and utility variants
  
• Elemental Effects, you can deal elemental damage right now, as a means of counteracting armour and shield, but I like the idea of more interactive effects such as fire explosions, corrosive pools, nanite swarms, and shock chains, so its high up on my todo list.
  
• More kinds of Debris (barrels), they bounce around nicely now, but I'd love them to also explode, or smash, or behave in some way that makes them a more varied experience.
  
• Add more pickups, napalm, companion spawn, temporary turret swap, elemental effect boost, I have a dozen ideas and I want them in.
  
• Info Database, while this exists for skill cards, I want to make one for enemies, pickups and damage types too.

Currently Known Issues:

• Sadie is missing her loading screen animation, allow Minnie to dance for her a little while longer as I finish her animation!
  
• Pickups will sometimes not pull towards you if they sit near specific map boundaries (still pickup-able with contact)

Cheers,
Scott
Nos Games

🔧 Build Update

🔄 Reverted screen resolution settings
Due to reported issues affecting some users, screen resolution changes have been rolled back. I am currently investigating the cause to implement a stable solution.

🎮 Added proper key binding UI
The key binding interface now displays correctly, making it easier for players to customise controls.

1. Improved game graphics.
2. Fixed some errors that players encountered during the game, which confused them with the decency of the tasks set.

If you were unable to watch-or if you want a recap of everything we showed during our Game Update 7.7 Livestream, don't worry! Below is a VOD and breakdown of what we showed for the different segments of our livestream.



A new Twitch Drop is now active until May 22nd! In order to obtain the Dromund Kaas Poster Decoration, you must watch 1 hour of live SWTOR content on Twitch. Be sure to connect your Twitch and SWTOR account on the website so you can earn this new deco today!


When 7.7 goes live (date TBD), players will be able to earn another Twitch Drop reward.

The Umbaran Holo-Rancor Mount will be unlocked after 5 hours of watch time and earnable for 28 days following 7.7 launch.



Current Rewards Reminders!

Redeem code “SWTORSWC25” to unlock the Amethyst Vulptilla Minipet. Go to your account page on swtor.com to redeem this cute reward before May 30th!



Players who have active subscription as of May 23rd will receive the Naboo Type-C Speeder Mount!



May 4th Celebrations!

From May 1st to May 16th, the following will be available for all SWTOR players:

• 50% Collections Unlock Sale
  
• Cartel Market items under the Inspired By The Mandalorian™ tab will be 25-75% off
  
• Double XP Event
  
• Log in and receive an exclusive B25-SAL Probe Droid Mini-Pet!

Narrative Updates

There are story spoilers ahead if you did not complete Game Update 7.5: Desperate Defiance!

In case you missed, a special Darth Malgus teaser video made its debut during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan.



Galactic Threads

As a refresher, the events in Galactic Threads immediately follow the conclusion of Desperate Defiance (Game Update 7.5). As you pursue Darth Malgus and Shae Vizla, you will also investigate the puzzle that is Darth Nul’s holocron, track the threat of the Hidden Chain, and uncover Malgus’ ultimate plans for the galaxy.

Master’s Enigma

Master’s Enigma immediately follows the events of Galactic Threads. Players will be diving into a deeper investigation into Darth Nul’s holocron and discover a mysterious figure who has been pulling strings from behind the scenes…

A note about story content. Galactic Threads was our intended 7.6 storyline with Master’s Enigma intended for 7.7. The development for these story updates has continued on and it is nearly finished! Once we have all the missing pieces to complete this content, we will be communicating how they will be released for players to enjoy. We are eager for everyone to experience the next chapters of Legacy of the Sith, and we appreciate your patience!

Eras Window

Whether you are a new, returning, or seasoned player, the Eras Window will guide you in your journey through SWTOR’s story. Content from the game’s launch to the present is categorized into Eras, providing summaries for each as well as a chronological visual guide to the story. The Eras Window will show you where you are in the overall crit path storyline, what you’ve completed, and what is still to come for each of your characters.

This window also acts as a great refresher if you are coming back to a character you haven’t played in some time as the overviews are tailored to your journey, show you where that character is in the overall narrative, and allow them to quickly jump directly into their next Mission!

Mission Log Updates

Alongside the introduction of the Eras Window, we have also made a few Quality of Life improvements to the Mission Log to help in ensuring that important information is easier to find as you move through the game. Definitely check out the before and after images to spot the differences but some the key changes we made include:

• Introduction of a Galaxy Map button within your Mission Log for easier navigation from Missions to galactic travel!
  
• Reorientation of various UI elements for improved navigation.
  
• Adjustments to make Mission Prioritization clearer (Ex: reduction of non-crit path Missions using Purple)

(Mission Log currently live)


(Mission Log as it will be displayed in Game Update 7.7)

Relentless Replication Master Mode

The highest difficulty for Relentless Replication will be released in Game Update 7.7! With it comes new Achievements and new rewards to earn. New rewards include both Legendary Augments and a brand new Mount!

Augment Updates

Legendary Augments will now be available with Master Mode Relentless Replication! Crafters brave enough to defeat XR-53, with a little luck, can begin their crafting journey into our new Legendary implants. For those of you that may not want to venture into Master Mode just yet, we are making some adjustments to our PvP Weekly Missions and Veteran Mode Relentless Replication for a few alternate paths to the new Augments as well.

Replication Throne Mount



PvP Season 8 “Champions of the Wild”

A new PvP season begins with 7.7 launch and will run for 16 weeks! Season 8 “Champions of the Wild” comes with new rewards:

• Bestial Champion’s Armor Set
  
• Bestial Warrior’s Armor Set
  
• Armor Set of the Wild
  
• Armor Set of the Beast
  
• Legacy Title: Way of the Warrior
  
• Character Title: Stalker of Prey
  
• Season 8 Battle Flags (Red and Blue)
  
• Season 8 Trophy Decorations (Small and Large)
  
• Champion’s Seat Decoration
  
• Throne of the Beast Decoration
  
• Wild Warrior’s Respite Decoration

(Bestial Champion’s Armor Set)

PvP Season 8 System Update

Alongside the new season, we will be providing players with a Cartel Coin purchase option to bring more parity with other seasonal content such as Galactic Seasons. Catch up via credits will still be available.


Nar Shaddaa Nightlife Event

Nar Shaddaa Nightlife returns July 8th! This seasonal event will run for 6 weeks until August 19th. New rewards will be available once this event goes live!

New rewards include:

• Supernova Helmet
  
• Smuggler’s Trained Vine Cat
  
• Smuggled Sithspawn
  
• Fiery Grefna
  
• Vixian Youngling
  
• Iridescent Varactyl
  
• Emperor's Mewvorr
  
• Luxury Ice Tromper
  
• Pocket Orlax

(Supernova Helmet)


New Dynamic Encounters

First introduced in 7.6, Dynamic Encounters offer a variety of new adventures for players to experience. In addition to Hoth, Tatooine, and Hidden Chain Invasions, with 7.7 new Encounters will become available on:

• Tython
  
• Korriban
  
• Hutta
  
• Ord Mantell
  
• Coruscant
  
• Dromund Kaas
  
• Ilum

With these new Dynamic Encounters comes a plethora of new rewards to earn! Players can expect the following themed rewards:

• Coruscant Conspiracy Console
  
• Coruscant Construction Crane
  
• Coruscant Fireworks Launcher
  
• Coruscant Shipping Cargo
  
• Coruscant Uggernaught
  
• Dromund Kaas Broadcast Tower
  
• Dromund Kaas Hanging Cage
  
• Dromund Kaas Mining Drill
  
• Dromund Kaas Sarcophagus
  
• Hutta Poison Pit Sign
  
• Ilum Crystal Node
  
• Ilum Kolto Tank
  
• Ilum Turret
  
• Ord Mantell Fire Barrell
  
• Ord Mantell Wardrobe
  
• Tython Statue
  
• Tython Training Bay
  
• Killik Stalker Larva Pet
  
• Starter Planet Mounts
  
• Capital Planet Mounts

(Killik Stalker Larva Pet)





(Starter Planet Mounts)




(Capital Planet + Ilum Mounts)


Additional Quality of Life Improvements

World Map

We have made a host of quality of life improvements to the World Map to help in navigating the Galaxy! The first thing to note is that we have added a 3 section accordion menu to the left side of the World Map, let’s talk about what is in each of those sections!

• Quick Travel - This now has a filter button that can be used as a toggleable shortcut to quickly isolate Quick Travel points in respect to important Mission icons. Toggling it off will put your filters right back to your original preference!
  
• Encounters - The most exciting of the new sections, the Encounters section will highlight all available Dynamic Encounters in your area. Clicking on one will begin tracking it, this will act as an aid to help breadcrumb you straight to the event location
  
• Filters - The Galaxy Map, Filter options, and Magnifying Glass have been organized into this small utility menu.
  

Combat Updates

We want to ensure that players have a viable, fun, and fantasy-fulfilling experience from the default choices that we make within your Combat Style. We’ve reevaluated the default choices within Disciplines and are making a variety of changes.

In 7.7, we’ll make changes to:

• Vengeance Juggernaut and Vigilance Guardian
  
• Carnage Marauder and Combat Sentinel
  
• Marksman Sniper and Sharpshooter Gunslinger
  
• Deception Assassin and Infiltration Shadow
  
• Now Hatred Assassin and Serenity Shadow by default
  • We will be targeting 7.7.1 for the next round of updates. A full list of 7.7 combat updates will be able for players to check out when the Public Test Server opens.

Cartel Market items

Two new armors (inspired by Andor™), a mount, and a repackaged decoration bundle will be coming to the Cartel Market with 7.7!


Guerilla Commander’s Armor


Imperial Director’s Armor



Manaan Mini-sub Mount


The Nar Shaddaa Decoration Bundle includes:

• Dejarik Table x 10
  
• Landscape: Gold Plated Hutt x 8
  
• Casino Table x 8
  
• Promenade Lanterns (Small) x 8
  
• Speeder Turntable Display x 6
  
• Ambient Machine: Casino x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Welcome to Nar Shaddaa x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Cantina Dancer x 6
  
• Holo Sign: Bith Musician x 6
  
• Trandoshan Mercenary x 6
  
• Cantina Bouncer x 6
  
• Jukebox: Core World Classics x 6
  
• Contraband Slot Machine x 6
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Blue/Purple) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Purple) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Yellow) x 4
  
• Promenade Holotree Bench (Green/Red) x 4
  
• Promenade Lanterns (Large) x 4
  
• Upbeat Twi'lek Dancer (Female) x 4
  
• Upbeat Mirialan Dancer (Female) x 4
  
• Hutt Crime Boss x 3

Note that the above decorations are already live in the game currently, but some of them can be difficult to obtain. We grouped them together in one convenient bundle for ease of accessibility!


Character Modernization Updates

Coming in 7.7 are the following:

• Further definition changes
  
• Chiss Texture Improvements
  
• Preview Window and Game Parity Along with Lighting, Environment, and Rendering Improvements

The above will be available on the Public Test Server before launch. We’re continuing to work on modernization for additional species to be released in future updates.


Expanded Customization Options!

New skin colors will be available to all players with 7.7! Cathar, Chiss, Mirialan, Nautolan, Sith Pureblood, Togruta, and Twi’lek characters will see an abundance of new skin colors added to their skin customization sliders.


Game Update 7.7 is targeting a late May/early June release!

-Fixed an issue with Iuna Ibura where a puzzle was not properly configured
-Fixed an issue where bombable blocks could not be destroyed by bombs

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

General

• Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power

  • This option allows you to set a maximum charge limit for your Steam Deck.

  • Limiting the charge limit to 80% can be beneficial for long term battery health. This can be useful if your Steam Deck is constantly being charged (i.e. docked), or very rarely has its battery depleted.

• Moved display dim and suspend timeout settings to Settings->Power.

• Moved 'Show Battery Percentage' setting to Settings->Power.

• Fixed pasting from on-screen keyboard.

Steam Input

• Speculative Fix for rare DualSense Edge gyroscope related bug.

fix the bug with resize button that dont allow the user resize png files
coming soon: button to flip animations, button to change external video encryptors such as those from Spine 2D to eliminate the closing teeth