Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force.

Do you prefer the elegance of a lightsaber or the reliability of a good blaster by your side? Choose from one of 8 iconic roles and make your mark on the galaxy! Each class has a unique storyline, allowing you to create your own personal Star Wars  story.

Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players’ actions.

Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat.

Hoth, Tatooine, Alderaan, and over 20 other unique and vibrant planets offer exciting exploration and thrilling adventures around every corner!

The Star Wars: The Old Republic development team revealed new items inspired by the Disney+ series Andor™ and tons of quality-of-life updates coming in Game Update 7.7.1, “Flashpoint Resurgence.” It’s easier than ever to embark on your adventure in a galaxy far, far away!

Game Update 7.7.1 is targeting release in late August. 

Check out all the highlights of new content coming in SWTOR 7.7.1 “Flashpoint Resurgence” below. 

• Galactic Season 9 Begins - “Flashpoint Resurgence”: Galactic Season 9 will begin at 7.7.1 launch and run for 26 weeks. Kai Zykken needs your help once more as a new version of Czerka Combat Enhancers needs to be tested. These new enhancers can be used upon entering Flashpoints and can provide two new buffs.

• Galactic Season 9 Rewards: Claim new titles, collapsible and themed weapons, the Commandant’s and Ascendant Admiral Armor Sets, and five mounts.

• Modernization of Character Creation and Design: As part of ongoing efforts to modernize many elements of the game, the character select screen has received improved lighting and a new Depth of Field update that keeps the focus on the player character. Plus, the face definition and texture smoothing that was implemented in Game Update 7.7 has been added to Rattataki, and hundreds of new hair and montreal color options have been added for Cathar, Chiss, Cyborg, Human, Miraluka, Mirialan, Togruta and Zabraks.

• Andor-themed Items: A new hairstyle customization, head accessory, and outfit inspired by the Disney+ series Andor™, and an Imperial Scout Mount will be coming to the Cartel Market in 7.7.1. There will also be a unique companion customization reward inspired by Andor that can be used on companion droids 2V-R8 and C2-N2, acquired by redeeming a limited time log-in reward currency.

• Quality-of-Life Improvements, Including for F2P: With this update, F2P/Preferred players will be able to access companion customizations, use Legacy titles, earn Rest XP, get the first Cargo Bay for free, use the Hide Head slot, withdraw more credits from Escrow when using Cartel Coins, and access all quickbars.

• Coming Soon… The Next Story Arc: The developers are working hard to put the final touches on new storylines and share them with players as soon as possible. “Galactic Threads” is targeted for Game Update 7.8 with “Master’s Enigma” to follow in 7.8.1.