Star Wars: The Old Republic servers are back up after this morning's extended scheduled maintenance period. Today's patch includes fixes to classes, items, Warzones, and more. For the patch notes in full, hit the jump.
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Patch Notes: 1.4.1 10/9/12
Servers are back up after this morning's scheduled maintenance period. Today's patch includes fixes for several of the issues introduced when the 1.4 update went live. Among those changes are a fix for the companion hide helmet option, crew skill missions returning the expected amounts of materials, weekly missions again being obtainable, fixes to the GTN, and once again being able to right-click on players' names in the chat window.
Joveth Gonzalez made a post last night talking about the known issues in 1.4 and their efforts to fix them:
Hey folks,
Just wanted to let you know that tomorrow's maintenance should bring in a lot of fixes to some of the top issues seen with 1.4. We're aiming to fix the top-reported issues found here, but keep in mind that with any update, a variety of factors could influence successful implementation. This also doesn't represent a comprehensive list for tomorrow's patch, as we have more fixes going in, but this will give you an idea of the status for top-reported issues.
Thank you for your patience!Full patch notes can be found after the jump.
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DarthHaterDB Updated to 1.4
The DarthHaterDB is now current with the latest data from Game Update 1.4: Terror From Beyond. The new items, quests, and schematics are now available for your viewing pleasure. Also buried within the data was information regarding the highly anticipated HK-51 companion.
In total the update includes:
- 411 New Items
- 88 New Quests
- 3 New Schematics
- 7 New Mounts
- 12 New Ship Droid Customizations (6 per faction)
Belsavis Quests
- Section X (Location)
- [WEEKLY] Section X Crisis (Republic)
- [WEEKLY] Section X Crisis (Sith)
Pets
- Venomcrest Lylek
- Red-Backed Gizka
- Speckled Blurrg
- Tundra Nekarr Cat
- Shadow Nekarr Cat
- Lurker Blurrg
- Stellar Wriggler
- Sablefur Kowakian Monkey-lizard
- Blue-Speckled Gizka
- Bloodhusk Lylek
- Ivory Mouse Horranth
- Savanna Manka Lynx
- Jungle Manka Lynx
- Micro-Patroller Droid
- Lunar Wriggler
- Sub-Zero Miniprobe
- Flamehair Kowakian Monkey-lizard
- Black Womp Weasel
- Toxic Environment Miniprobe
- Forest Nekarr Cat
- White Womp Weasel
- Mottled Blurrg
- Brown Womp Weasel
- Golden-skinned Vrblet
- Golden Lizardbat
- Slateshard Lylek
- Mossy Mouse Horranth
- Ebon-wing Flutterplume
- Micro-Defender Droid
- Desert Nekarr Cat
- Green-backed Vrblet
- Green-Spotted Gizka
- Forest Lizardbat
- Micro-Aggressor Droid
- Slate Mouse Horranth
- Fire-bellied Vrblet
- Deep Wriggler
- Arctic Manka Lynx
- Ruddyscale Kowakian Monkey-lizard
- Paradise Flutterplume
- Mountain Lizardbat
Space Combat Missions
- Space Combat: Ardis Outpost Fortification
- Space Combat: Baros Ambush
- Space Combat: Cha Raaba Assault
- Space Combat: Duma Strike
- Space Combat: Far Cradle Strike
- Space Combat: Hypori Escort
- Space Combat: Kabal Station Defense
- Space Combat: Kanz Minefield
- Space Combat: Lorta Escort
- Space Combat: New Cov Asteroid Field"
- Space Combat: Regnant Station Assault
- Space Combat: Thanium Disruption
Space Ship Items
- Blast Condenser
- Concussion Missile Magazine
- Deflection Amplifier
- Deflector Shield
- Durasteel Armor
- Improved Electromagnetic Pulse
- Improved Electronic Warfare Pod
- Improved Power Conversion Module
- Laser Cannons
Vanity Items
World Boss
- Name: Dreadtooth
- Quests: [WEEKLY] Corrupted Dreadtooth, [WEEKLY] Frenzied Dreadtooth, [WEEKLY] Nightmarish Dreadtooth
Note: All information on future patches should be viewed as a work-in-progress.
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Patch Notes: 1.4.0b 10/2/12
During this morning's patch deployment, servers did not have to come down while BioWare released an update to the wild. While it isn't a big one, the fixes included should be a welcome addition to Star Wars: The Old Republic players experiencing performance issues.
General
- Improved performance for players using NVIDIA graphics cards in an SLI configuration. (Please use the default SLI setting or AFR2, as AFR1 will result in poor performance with SWTOR.)
- Corrected an issue that could prevent players from exiting their personal starship after completing Group Finder content.
For the official patch notes page, hit the SWTOR site.
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Known Issues: Game Update 1.4
After the deployment of Game Update 1.4, fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic noticed bugs associated with the new patch. In an effort to surface the bugs with workarounds, BioWare updated their known issues thread on the official forum. The list is a bit long but we collected it in this post after the jump for those interested in finding out more.
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Patch Notes: 1.4a 9/27/12
After servers returned from the unscheduled maintenance window this morning, a new patch also came online for players to download. This update includes only one entry that involves the GTN.
UI
Galactic Trade Network
- The Galactic Trade Network is now fully functional.
For the official patch notes page, hit the SWTOR site.
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Game Update 1.4 Developer Blog and Launch Trailer
Two separate updates accompanied today's update, a new Developer Blog from James Ohlen and Terror From Beyond trailer. In the first, James Ohlen speaks about the release schedule for new content going forward for Star Wars: The Old Republic.
This Game Update is also the start of a new release cadence. Our strategy so far has been to release big updates every few months. But this leaves long periods of time where you, our fans, don’t have anything new. So we’re moving to a model where we release Game Updates on a much more regular cadence. Our initial aim is for something as close to every six weeks as we can get. I’d promise an exact schedule, but in a live game we need some flexibility as the stability of the service trumps the release of an update on a particular date.
This year has been exciting so far with three Game Updates. But before the end of the year, it’s our intention to have released another three Game Updates, starting with Terror From Beyond. This is in addition to moving to Free to Play. But I can say in all honesty, that our plans for 2013 are even bigger. Our team’s experience, improving tools and better production processes are allowing us to move faster in development than we ever have before. More exciting news to come!Lastly, a new launch trailer for the Operation Terror From Beyond is available for download and stream. While it may not feature much new in the trailer, it does at least have a few new areas to see.
On a side note, if you have yet to see the notes for Game Update 1.4, we have those available. If you are interested in diving into all of the content the new patch has to offer, hit our coverage post. With that, enjoy Game Update 1.4!
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Patch Notes: Game Update 1.4
Today is the day. Game Update 1.4 is now on the Star Wars: The Old Republic live servers for players to enjoy. Along with the patch going live this morning are final notes that include new entries. For the full patch notes, hit the jump.
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Game Update 1.4: Terror From Beyond Coming Tomorrow
Moments ago, BioWare announced that Game Update 1.4: Terror From Beyond is on its way to release early tomorrow morning. Along with the announcement came a new scheduled maintenance post that replaces the postponement of Tuesday's regular window.
Hello everyone, we wanted to let you know that we will be performing scheduled maintenance for six hours on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 from 2AM CDT (12AM PDT/3AM EDT/8AM BST/9AM CEST/5PM AEST) until 8AM CDT (6AM PDT/9AM EDT/2PM BST/3PM CEST/11PM AEST). All game servers will be offline during this period. This maintenance is expected to take no more than six hours, but could be extended.
Travel to the Gree controlled planet of Asation, where you’ll join others in an intense series of battles leading up to a final face-off against an unyielding enemy. It’s up to your team to close the Ancient Hypergate, opened by the deadly and malicious Dread Masters, and destroy a galactic goliath before it destroys the galaxy! Learn more about Game Update 1.4 here!
After this maintenance is over, restart the game launcher to patch to Game Update 1.4.For all patch notes associated with Game Update 1.4, head over to our patch notes page. When the patch comes online tomorrow, expect official release patch notes here. Also, if you want to know all there is to know about the new content coming, head over to our coverage post.
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Game Update 1.4 Quality of Life Improvements
With Game Update 1.4 approaching fast, BioWare has posted some details about several quality of life improvements included with the changes:
- Group Finder Teleport Back - Characters will now return to their original location after completing a Flashpoint/Operation via Group Finder.
- Delayed Binding - Bind on Pickup items now have a 2 hour window for trading with groupmates to alleviate accidental looting.
- Moods - New facial expressions allow characters to express and customize themselves on a new level.
- Companion Customization Improvements - The popular hide helmet and color matching options are now available for companions.
Check out the full post after the jump.
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Patch Notes: Game Update 1.4 - Update 4 9/19/12
Another day brings another update to the 1.4 Game Update currently on the Public Test Server. This fourth update includes some changes to the boss encounters within the new Terror From Beyond Operation, a correction for the long awaited feature of the Group Finder returning a player to their starting location, and a handful of additional bug fixes. Full patch notes can be found after the jump.
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Patch Notes: Game Update 1.4 - Update 3 9/18/12
A third update to Game Update 1.4 has been deployed to the Public Test Server today. The patch includes a handful of bug fixes and changes, including new colors for the Dread Guard armor. Full notes after the jump.
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Patch Notes: Game Update 1.4 - Update 1 9/12/12
Earlier today, BioWare deployed the first update to Game Update 1.4: Terror From Beyond. In the patch, several changes are included involving Flashpoints, Missions, and more. To see the full list, hit the jump.
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Coverage Guide: Game Update 1.4
Now that Game Update 1.4 is on the PTS, we've taken some time to aggregate all of our 1.4 coverage into an easy-access compendium for your referencing pleasure. Below the jump you'll find a convenient table of contents linking to all of the related content and more we've produced here at Darth Hater. This guide will be continually updated as new content is added to the site, so take a second to bookmark it and tell your friends. You can also look for the handy link in the "Feature" box to the top right of your web browser for easy navigation in the future from our homepage. Keep reading to check it out!
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Game Update 1.4: Elite War Hero Weapons
In Game Update 1.4, players will have access to several new PvP weapons. Each of these new weapons will cost 3,475 Ranked Warzone Commendations and the previous War Hero weapon to acquire. Listed below, you will find images with the stats included of all of the new weapons available in the update.
Republic
Empire
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Dread Guard Armor Preview
With Game Update 1.4 up on the PTS, we took some time to gather some images of the new Dread Guard armor sets coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic later this month. After the jump, you will find both faction sets. Full item stat distribution images are also available.
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Developer Dispatch: Terror From Beyond
To celebrate Game Update 1.4 going live on the Public Test Server, a new Developer Dispatch is now available. In the video, BioWare recaps the story that leads to the new Operation Terror From Beyond, gives new detail on the Gree, and goes over a few of the fights players can expect.
To download the trailer, head over to the official SWTOR site.
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Patch Notes: Game Update 1.4
Earlier today, BioWare pushed Game Update 1.4 to the Public Test Server. With that, a massive list of patch notes came up along with it. In order to get the list up for you all to see here, we made it available in this post, after the jump.
Note: Consider the list a work in progress as we await the patch updates to our PTS DB. We will update the entries with links when available.
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Game Update 1.4 Live on PTS
As we reported earlier, BioWare mentioned at Gamescom that Game Update 1.4 would go live in September. To get it ready for the official servers, we all expected that the update would hit the Public Test Server sometime before it. Well, Game Update 1.4 is now live on the PTS.
The PTS is now open and available for testing of Game Update 1.4: Terror from Beyond! For more information on the features in 1.4, check out this news article.
Don't forget to check out our Terror from Beyond and Class Changes blogs for additional details.
We're looking forward to seeing your feedback in the PTS forum!Patch notes are available for those who want to view the exhaustive list. We'll have more to come today as we make our way into the PTS.
