• PTS: Scum & Villainy Nightmare Mode

    Hey folks, it looks like the PTS is open for testing Nightmare Scum & Villainy!  Be sure to update your PTS client if necessary, test out the content, and be sure to provide feedback and bug reports.

    AmberGreen

    Today we will open The Public Test Server for testing Nightmare Mode Scum and Villainy, which is due to deploy in Game Update 2.2.2. We encourage guilds and groups to log in and test the new mode for this Operation, and we’re particularly interested to see those of you that logged in during Game Update 2.2 Nightmare Mode testing return to test new updates as well as the changes we made to address the feedback provided in the last round for PTS testing.

    We’re excited to read everyone’s feedback! Please post your thoughts and/or any issues you find here in the PTS Forums. Also, please don’t forget to use /bug for any issues you encounter, as these are sent directly to our QA team.

    As we are focusing completely on the Nightmare Mode for this round of testing, patch notes will not be provided. Furthermore, character copy will not be available during this round of testing. Thanks in advance for your participation!

     

  • Game Update 2.2: Operation Nightmare

    Hey folks, with Game Update 2.2 live on servers today, I wanted to make a post to collect all of the information we've gathered so far with regards to the update.  For full links to gear information and more, hit the jump.

  • Game Update 2.2: Archon's Contraband Pack

    Earlier today via the official SWTOR website, we were treated to a preview page featuring the newest items coming to the Cartel Market; this time via the Archon's Contraband Pack.  Featuring the usual mounts, equipment and weapons, this pack also features a new item: Encrypted Datacubes.  The initial four will be obtainable via this pack, with the last four premiering in the Supreme Mogul's Contraband Pack at a later date.  A "special reward" is teased for those who are able to collect all of them, so good luck!  

    This pack also features new dye modules that are exclusive to the pack itself.  In addition, there are also Grade 9 Crafting Materials, as well as reusable Jawagrams.  You can find a link to the official preview page here.

  • Game Update 2.2: Patch Notes

    Game Update 2.2 will be hitting the live servers tomorrow, June 12th and introduces the Nightmare Mode difficulty for Terror From Beyond.  Notable features include:

    • Nightmare Mode is now available for Terror from Beyond!
    • New Vehicle! The Helix Hyperpod is now dropped in Nightmare Mode Terror from Beyond.
    • New Rewards! New items have been added to several Story Mode encounters for the Terror from Beyond and Scum and Villainy Operations. (Additional Details under Operations.)
    • New Feature! Characters in a guild will receive an XP and Reputation bonus based on the number of characters from unique accounts in the guild. (Additional details under General.)
    • New sub-tier of Gear! The Kell Dragon gear can be obtained from Nightmare Mode Operations at level 55.

    For the full patch notes, hit the jump.

  • Scheduled Maintenance: June 12th, 2013

    Maintenance is back on for tomorrow, June 12th.

    AmberGreen

    On June 12th, all game servers, SWTOR.com, and the launcher, will be unavailable as we perform scheduled maintenance. Game Update 2.2: Operation Nightmare will be implemented during this downtime. Details are as follows:

    Date: Wednesday June 12th, 2013
    Duration: 5 hours
    Time: 3AM PDT (10AM UTC) - 8AM PDT (3PM UTC)

    Thank you for your patience as we maintain service for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™.

     

  • SWTOR Livestream: Monday, June 10th

    On Monday, June 10th, Bioware is hosting a Livestream Q&A to discuss the upcoming Game Update 2.2: Operation Nightmare.  You can find the link to their Livestream page here, and the even begins at 4PM CDT/2PM Pacific.  Details can be found here, and cover how you can participate in this Q&A event.

    CourtneyWoods

    We are excited to announce the next LiveStream Q&A Event! Below is all the information you need in order to watch and participate in the LiveStream Event.

    Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - LiveStream

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    4:00pm to 4:30pm CDT

     

  • Scheduled Maintenance: Game Update 2.2

    AmberGreen

    On June 11th, all game servers, SWTOR.com, and the launcher, will be unavailable as we perform scheduled maintenance. Game Update 2.2: Operation Nightmare will be implemented during this downtime. Details are as follows:

    Date: Tuesday June 11th, 2013
    Duration: 5 hours
    Time: 3AM PDT (10AM UTC) - 8AM PDT (3PM UTC)

    Thank you for your patience as we maintain service for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™.

     

  • News Round-Up: 6/6/13

    Hey folks, earlier today via the official forums, we got some interesting bits of news, and I wanted to pass them along to everyone else that might not be watching the Dev Tracker.  The topics at hand are:

    • BioWare discusses presence (or lack thereof) of SWTOR at E3
    • Free name changes have been pushed back
    • Clarification on PvP Mod costs

    For these stories in full, as well as to discuss them, hit the jump.