Broadsword has revealed the in-game events returning to SWTOR in December 2023. Game Update 7.4 releases this Tuesday, and Life Day festivities will begin a week later!
The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally
Dantooine, Tatooine and Onderon will dust off their tracks for a week starting December 12 for the return of the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally event.
If you haven’t participated in this event yet, you may be happy to know that it offers some storyline on the sidelines. The more you progress through the reputation track, the more you learn about the gangs participating in the races.
Our full guide to the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally is available to help you get started and introduce you all of the features this events has to offer, including rewards and achievements.
Date: December 12 – December 19 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 20+
In the growing shadow of war, swoop fans across the galaxy descend on Dantooine, Tatooine, and even Onderon for the sport’s biggest spectacle—The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally! They’re packing the stands, eager to take their minds off their troubles and cheer their favorite swoop gangs. The bikers are here to take on dangerous challenge courses, show off their piloting skills, and flaunt their souped-up swoop bikes. The thunder of the engines, the deafening applause from the fans, the wind battering their helmets… there’s no bigger rush for these thrill seekers.
Despite their reputation as wild rebels whose makeshift courses disregard local districting restrictions, swoop gangs aren’t a serious threat to anyone–something all true swoop fans know! They just love adrenaline-pounding speed, sweet jumps, and big explosions, and the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally combines all three in one crowd-pleasing package. The biggest gangs on the circuit — Horizon’s Razor, the Pit Screamers, and the Blatant Beks — are ready to show their fans a great time.
Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan
One day after Christmas, the Rakghouls will resurface on Alderaan to attempt and ruin your holiday spirit. You, of course, should resit and help T.H.O.R.N push them back once again.
The complete guide to the Rakghoul event is at your disposal should you need any tips or tricks on how to start, what quests are available, the rewards you can earn and achievements to unlock.
Rakghoul Resurgence on Alderaan
Date: December 26 – January 2 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 25+
The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an official level-2 emergency alert concerning an outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Alderaan. Quarantines have been put in place to restrict traffic of the plague off-world, but exceptions will be made for individuals with priority clearance.
T.H.O.R.N. is recruiting qualified volunteer emergency responders to travel to affected areas to combat the spread of the Rakghoul plague. More information about the outbreak can be found by checking the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet!
T.H.O.R.N. wishes to remind you that plague symptoms can be treated if they are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted medical supply droid and get vaccinated!
Life Day returns!
Life Day, the Star Wars equivalent of Christmas, is coming to a galaxy far, far away on December 12th. The festivities will be all around the Fleet and other places until January 9th. Plenty of time to learn hot to throw snow balls at each other!
The Life Day guide will be updated with the new items that will appear for the 2023 edition of the event as soon as it goes live.
Date: December 12 – January 9 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 12:00PM GMT)
Requirement: Level 10+
It is that time of the year again – denizens across the galaxy get ready to celebrate Life Day! Special Missions like “A Special Snowflake”, “Parcel Droid”, and “Could Use a Good Hug” are available during this limited time. Throwing snowballs and participating in these Missions will earn players Snow-Covered Parcels, redeemable for unique rewards. Get out there, throw some snowballs, hug some Wookiees, and most importantly, have fun! For this year’s edition, we’re introducing new rewards such as a new Gala Hat, the Family of the First Seed Weapons, and new decorations.
SWTOR 7.4 Release Date
SWTOR Game Update 7.4, titled “Chains in the Dark”, is coming on December 5th. You can check out our breakdown of the 7.4 Livestream where Broadsword announced what is coming with the update.
The major new features from 7.4 are the new Daily Area on Ord Mantell and the continuation of the Lane Vizla’s storyline. Among the improvements the most notable one is the complete overhaul of how GTN works.
We will have a detailed breakdown of all new features on Monday along with the patch notes, and individual guides for all of the more significant elements that deserve it, namely:
- how to start the new story
- the Daily Area with its missions and achievements
- the new Datacron and all missions related to obtaining it
- the revamped GTN
- and a few more that we are still working on at the moment.
The events schedule is sourced from this article, published by Broadsword on November 29th.
