Bioware changes SWTOR Server Name from Hot Prospect to Satele Shan

After a massive outrage from the community, Bioware has made a decision to change the name of one of the new servers – Hot Prospect will be called Satele Shan. The merging will happen next month and it was announced with the Fall Roadmap. All of the current SWTOR servers will merge into a total of 5 – 3 for Europe and 2 for North America.

Here is Musco’s full massage on this topic:

Hey folks,

We have made the decision to rename The Hot Prospect server to Satele Shan. Since we announced the new server names, we have received some concerns from people regarding the name The Hot Prospect. Specifically, that phrase could be taken in slang terms to be derogatory towards certain individuals. We take this very seriously as we would never want to create a situation where someone is made uncomfortable by something such as a server name.

We will be updating all of our communications (such as the FAQ and blog) to reflect the new name in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding.

► Source: swtor.com

Check the recently released FAQ for more info on the upcoming Server Merges. And catch up with the additional info that was delivered on the 3rd October Developer Live Stream.