Star Wars: The Old Republic
News, coverage and analysis tracking Star Wars: The Old Republic across the outlets.- The Daily Grind: Who’s the best robot in an MMORPG?This article discusses the prevalence and appeal of robots within Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPGs). It highlights examples from Star Wars Galaxies, Star Wars: The Old Republic, City of Heroes, and WildStar, posing the question of which robot character is the best in the genre.
- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocketArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
- Evening Gatherings and EventsStar Wars: The Old Republic is celebrating May 4th with in-game events. Players can participate in special activities and promotions tied to the Star Wars holiday.
- Roadmaps and PlansTotal War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature destructible terrain elements, allowing players to alter the environment during gameplay. Separately, Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to receive Game Update 7.9, titled 'Legacy'.
The Best Star Wars Games Of All TimeThis article ranks the best Star Wars games of all time, spanning various genres from flight simulators to RPGs and VR experiences. It highlights titles like Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, discussing their impact and gameplay.- Star Wars The Old Republic will add Twi’lek planet Ryloth, new skills, and a level-cap bump in 8.0Broadsword has announced details for Star Wars The Old Republic's upcoming 8.0 update, which will introduce the Twi'lek planet Ryloth, new abilities for all disciplines, and increase the level cap to 85. The update aims to kick off a new era for the game's story and will begin testing on the Public Test Server this summer, with a phased rollout throughout 2026. Additionally, update 7.9, Legacy Reborn, is set to launch in late May, concluding the Legacy of the Sith storyline and including various quality-of-life improvements.
- Star Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a new decoration mode tool for May the FourthStar Wars Galaxies Legends is launching a significant update for the May the Fourth weekend, introducing a new decoration mode for player housing with enhanced free-cam controls. The update also includes features like a galactic blacklist system for player bounties, intra-guild PvP for space and ground combat, new PvE dailies for Bespin and Mustafar, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Most MMOs have so many expansions, it's hard to keep track of them all—can you tell our clever fakes from the…This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of massively multiplayer online (MMO) game expansions. It challenges readers to distinguish between real and fake expansion names for popular titles like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, and Guild Wars 2.
Thick as Thieves Launches May 20 on PCThick as Thieves, a stealth adventure game developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit, is set to launch on PC on May 20. The game features heists, contracts, and replayable missions in a fictional 1910s Scottish city. It supports both solo and co-op play and is led by veterans of the stealth genre, including Warren Spector and Paul Neurath.- Morning Gatherings and EventsStar Wars: The Old Republic is running its Galactic Seasons event from April 7 to May 5, featuring new objectives for players to complete. This in-game event offers various rewards and activities for participants.
- One Shots: Call to order at Creepy Doll ConThis week's One Shots feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Secret World Legends, Crimson Desert, Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Marvel Heroes. Players shared their most memorable or humorous in-game moments, ranging from spooky scenes to fashion contests and unique character customizations.
- WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s never told a big story well, but it does organic tales betterThis article analyzes World of Warcraft's long-standing issues with delivering compelling main storylines, contrasting them with the game's success in creating memorable organic, player-driven narratives and engaging side quests. While the overarching plot is often criticized as disjointed, the game's world design and smaller quest arcs provide a more personal and captivating experience for players.
- Roadmaps and PlansAn executive producer letter for Star Wars: The Old Republic outlines plans for Q1 2026, including an update for the Spring 2026 DirectX 12 implementation. The letter details the game's roadmaps and future development.
- SWTOR vaguely teases its much-hyped 8.0 update and shows off its impending DirectX 12 migrationBroadsword has provided a new update on Star Wars The Old Republic's upcoming content, including teases for update 8.0 and the ongoing migration to DirectX 12. The developer confirmed that the UI is the last major feature to be completed for the DirectX 12 upgrade, which aims to preserve the game's health and enable future content development.
- Morning Gatherings and EventsStar Wars: The Old Republic will feature in-game events throughout April 2026. Specific details regarding the nature of these events are expected to be announced by the developers.
- Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of youThis article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 558: The Legend of Justin’s GoldThe Massively OP Podcast episode 558 covers various MMORPG topics including Palia's content expansions, Star Wars: The Old Republic's new story, Jeff Kaplan's upcoming Wild West game, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and World of Warcraft. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss playing Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck.
- MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls OnlineThis week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
- Vague Patch Notes: When the MMORPG is failingThe author reflects on the feeling of dread and disillusionment experienced when playing MMORPGs that are perceived to be failing or lacking direction, citing examples like WildStar, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Champions Online. This analysis explores the psychological impact of "vague patch notes" and the collapse of future potential in the genre, even when games transition to free-to-play models.
- Evening PatchesThe House of Tesla: Definitive Edition is now available. Additionally, Star Wars: The Old Republic has received its Game Update 7.8.1, titled "Master’s Enigma."