SWTOR 5.4 Upcoming Changes and Next Roadmap Announced

SWTOR Game Director Keith Kanneg announced today more details about the upcoming Patch 5.4 next month. The official release date is 22nd August and along with the previously mentioned new features, such as the Umbara Flashpoint, now we have a lot more to discuss and be happy for!

As usual, this is also available in a video format, accompanied with some personal thoughts and analysis. The video is linked in the end of this post.

Here are some of the things we can expect from SWTOR Patch 5.4:

Crisis on Umbara – Our story will continue in a new Flashpoint coming on the planet of Umbara. This Flashpoint will launch with all 3 difficulties, Story, Veteran and Master. For Umbara’s Master Mode we are trying something new, and depending on how well it goes, we may do something similar for all Master Mode Flashpoints. Specifically, a player will need to have an average gear rating of 242 to use Group Finder. We won’t prevent pre-made groups from going in directly, but this will prevent under-geared players from slowing down your group. We’re adding a new average rating identifier on your character window which will be based on the items you have ‘equipped’.
Umbara Stronghold – This is the most unique stronghold yet, as you will be able to decorate your own moving train. You’ll need to complete the flashpoint a few times to gain access to the stronghold. Look for more details about the Stronghold in an upcoming post.
Companion Customization – Senya Tirall can now have her weapons and armor customized. Also, Lana, Koth, and Senya’s hairstyles are available for purchase to customize your character.
Quality of Life – Companions can now be summoned while moving.
A new feature on the in-game Preference screen has been added for higher graphic settings to improve the realism of contrast and shadows.
Class balance – The following Disciplines are receiving changes (details will follow in the next few weeks):
- Lethality / Ruffian
- Concealment / Scrapper
- Medicine / Sawbones
- Fury / Concentration
- Carnage / Combat
Season 8 will be coming to an end! We will post the full breakdown of rewards with screenshots in the coming weeks but in the meantime… the top rewards include a full weapon set and a new Ember Makrin Mount.
We are making changes to daily and weekly mission rewards for PvP with the intent of substantially improving Unassembled Component gain for players who complete both Ranked and Unranked missions.