Star Wars: The Old Republic
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Star Wars: The Old Republic rolls the dice on another Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event
The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event returns to Star Wars: The Old Republic from June 30th to August 11th, allowing players to test their luck at casinos on Nar Shaddaa and Mek-Sha. This iteration includes new daily missions and two additional housing decorations: a hazard toss table and a card shark table.
One Shots: Yet another MMO without handrails
This week's "One Shots" column highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including The Secret World, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Witchspire, Final Fantasy XIV, and Guild Wars 2. Players shared humorous and scenic moments from their in-game adventures, with a call for readers to submit their own screenshots.
Massively Overthinking: Is the era of the themepark MMORPG over?
Industry veterans discuss the sustainability of themepark MMORPGs, with Raph Koster suggesting rising development costs are making the model unsustainable. While some argue that modern themeparks incorporate sandbox elements to survive, others believe the dichotomy is false and that innovation from both styles is key. The discussion highlights the challenges of content creation speed versus player consumption and the evolving player base's preferences.
Star Wars The Old Republic puts out a cinematic trailer for its latest update (two weeks after launch)
Star Wars: The Old Republic has released a cinematic trailer for its Legacy Reborn update, which launched two weeks prior. The trailer focuses on the narrative elements of the patch, referencing the conclusion of the Legacy of the Sith storyline and featuring Darth Malgus. The late release has drawn confusion and criticism from players on social media.
As Xbox eyes layoffs, Microsoft's CEO says its videogames aren't monetised enough—so it's not the cancelled games or $68.7 billion deals or AI overspending, then
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the company's video games are not sufficiently monetized, suggesting this is the core issue rather than cancelled projects or large acquisitions. This comes amid layoffs at Xbox, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma calling for a "reset" to better meet fan expectations. The article also touches on the rising costs of game development and the industry's struggle to find sustainable monetization models.
Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies vet tells me the theme park 'assembly line' MMO just isn't viable anymore, especially as dev costs spike: 'We hit the wall'
Veteran MMO developer Raph Koster believes the 'theme park' style of MMO, popularized by World of Warcraft, is no longer viable due to skyrocketing development costs. Koster, who worked on Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, argues that the increasing expense of creating static content, coupled with player consumption rates, makes this model unsustainable. He suggests that the genre has become stagnant, with players growing bored and feeling underserved by an industry focused on monetization over innovation.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
The Massively OP Podcast episode 568 covers the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, release windows for Aion 2, Stars Reach, Loftia, Dune Awakening, and Valheim, and early access updates for Camelot Unchained and Eterspire. The hosts also discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.9 and The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50.
Morning Gatherings and Events
Star Wars: The Old Republic is holding its Galactic Seasons event from June 9 to July 6. This in-game event provides players with objectives to complete during the specified period.
One Shot: Avengers Endgame has nothing on these portals
This week's "One Shots" column highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, featuring notable moments in Guild Wars 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Secret World, Hytale, and Fallout 76. Players are encouraged to submit their own impressive in-game captures for a chance to be featured.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the next best thing to your favorite MMORPG?
The Massively OP staff discusses where players might migrate if their favorite MMORPGs were to shut down. Contributors share personal experiences of losing beloved games like City of Heroes and Star Wars Galaxies, and explore whether direct replacements are sought or if players move to different genres entirely. The consensus leans towards players finding games with familiar elements rather than exact replicas, or embracing a more transient gaming experience.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates, including 007 First Light with Game Update 1.0.2, American Truck Simulator with its 1.60 Open Beta, and Fallout 76 with Infestations Release Notes. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire also received Patch v1.1.0, and Star Wars: The Old Republic is mentioned in the context of updates.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Star Wars: The Old Republic has launched its tenth Player versus Player season, titled "Honor in Battle." This update focuses on competitive PvP gameplay within the game's universe.
Star Wars The Old Republic’s GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn goes live today to cap off Legacy of the Sith
Broadsword has released the GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn update for Star Wars The Old Republic, serving as the conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith expansion. The update includes a new story arc involving Darth Jadus and Heta Kol, the start of PvP Season 10, and various gameplay tweaks. French and German voice localization for the new content is still forthcoming.
Evening Patches
Several games have received updates, including Marvel Contest of Champions which is now live with version 57.0.0. Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts has also received a free major content update. Star Wars: The Old Republic has also seen a Cartel update.
SWTOR delays GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn over ‘issues’ as Broadsword is ‘now targeting early June’
Broadsword, the studio behind Star Wars The Old Republic, has delayed the 7.9 Legacy Reborn patch from its planned late May release to early June due to unresolved issues found during final testing. The update will conclude the Legacy of the Sith storyline, launch PvP season 10, and update the Dantooine dynamic encounter mission.
Massively Overthinking: How much effort do you put into your MMO characters’ backstories?
The Massively OP staff discusses the varying levels of effort they put into creating backstories and personalities for their MMORPG characters. While some players craft elaborate narratives, others prefer simpler concepts or let personalities emerge organically through gameplay, with some games like Palia naturally encouraging more in-depth role-playing.
Brazilian players can no longer play SWTOR without submitting to an intrusive age verification process
Electronic Arts and Broadsword are implementing a new age verification process for Star Wars: The Old Republic players in Brazil to comply with the Digital ECA Law. Starting May 28th, Brazilian players must verify their age on the SWTOR website to continue playing or making purchases. Players using Steam will also need to complete this verification through the official website.
First Batch of Voice Performer Guests Announced for ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2026
ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2026 has announced its initial lineup of voice performer guests, including Alain Mesa, Samantha Béart, and Barrett Leddy. Mesa is known for roles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Bleach, while Béart gained recognition for Baldur's Gate 3. Leddy has voiced characters in various Yu-Gi-Oh! series and LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest. The convention will also feature VTubers and additional guests will be revealed later.
The Daily Grind: What was the biggest missed opportunity for your MMO’s development?
Former Star Wars: The Old Republic lead designer James Ohlen revealed he proposed a top-down redesign to make the MMORPG more like Knights of the Old Republic, but EA's board rejected the idea. This article discusses significant missed opportunities in the development of the MMORPG genre, inviting reader contributions on potential redesigns, course corrections, or hiring decisions that could have altered outcomes.
A former SWTOR lead once proposed a top-down revamp that was shot down by EA
Former Star Wars: The Old Republic lead designer James Ohlen proposed a significant reboot of the MMORPG, titled Star Wars: The New Republic, which would have shifted the game's timeline. The proposal was ultimately rejected by Electronic Arts' board of directors, who were hesitant to invest further after the initial $300 million development cost.