Briefs is a stream of ultra-short news, announcements, and updates about everything related to SWTOR for the most recent unlettered patch, ensuring you stay informed about even the smallest details of your favorite game.
Update 7.7.1 Released
August 14th, 2025
With the release of Game Update 7.7.1, we have started a new Briefs 7.7.1 cycle where you will find the latest ultra-short news and event reports.
Update 7.7.1 Coming on August 19th
August 14th, 2025
Broadsword has announced that Game Update 7.7.1 “Flashpoint Resurgence” is releasing on August 19th, 2025, with 5 hours of downtime coinciding with weekly server reset.
Broadsword Acknowledges Hidden Chain Invasion Bug
August 12th, 2025
SWTOR’s Senior Community Manager, Jackie Ko, confirmed on the official forums today that there is a bug with the schedule for Hidden Chain Invasions, a specific type of Dynamic Encounter. They will be fixed in 7.7.1.
One Week Left of Nightlife 2025
August 12th, 2025
There’s only a week left in the 2025 Nightlife Event, which ends with server reset on August 19th, 2025. If you still need rewards, those slots aren’t gonna crank themselves!
Cartel Market Bi-Weekly End of Summer Sale
August 12th, 2025
SWTOR’s End of Summer Sale just got its items refreshed. Previously, mounts were on sale; now, it’s a grab bag of all the smaller categories including:
- Emotes
- Color Crystals
- Toys
- Unlocks (including Species)
- Consumables
- Some Tunings
Unfortunately, the rare Emotes like Think, Typing, and Golf Swing are not for sale. Keep in mind that some of the items that are on sale are available for credits + Cartel Certificates from the Underworld Exchange Reputation vendors. Be sure to check out our Contraband Slot Machine Guide before purchasing.
August 2025 Events
August 1st, 2025
August 2025 events have been announced and include:
- Pirate Incursion | August 5th – August 11th
- Bounty Contract Week | August 19th – August 25th
While Feast of Prosperity 2025 was announced with the 7.7.1 Livestream, it probably won’t happen until sometime in October.
7.7.1 Livestream Announced
July 25th, 2025
Jackie Ko announced on forums.swtor.com that the livestream for Update 7.7.1 will be taking place on July 30th, 2025, at 1pm CT / 6pm UTC on twitch.tv/swtor. We’ll learn about new features coming with 7.7.1 and get some info on when to expect the unreleased story content!
Final Week of GS8, All DvL Bosses Available
July 22, 2025
It’s the final week of Galactic Season 8! So long as you’ve kept up with the 100 GS Objectives, it’s still possible to get Mon Mothma’s Regal Senator Hairstyle, even if you missed a few DvL bosses.
For this week only, all DvL bosses are available. I imagine someone will put together a DvL boss world tour group, so keep your eyes peeled or form one yourself. Don’t forget you need to defeat 250 Stim-Enhanced Enemies in Uprisings, too!
Slot Machine Explosion Achievements Working As Intended
July 17th, 2025
Jackie clarified on the forums that the absurd Quality Verification and Reproducible Error secret achievements added to the Nightlife Event this year are working as intended. The achievements require you to blow up 2 and 10 Max Bet machines respectively.
Hi everyone,
Wanted to chime in here and clear up some perception and answer a question in the thread. The 10 Explosion Max Bet Achievement is meant to be obtained over time and not within one event cycle. At this time, we will not be making updates to the Achievement whether that be adjusting the percentages or adding more explosions to get the Achievement (as someone alluded to earlier in the thread).
In regards to if specific machines are required to get this Achievement, it is any machine. So Smuggler’s Luck Max Bet and Kingpin’s Bounty Max Bet machines will suffice.
Jackie Ko, Senior Community Manager, forums.swtor.com
Patch 7.7d Announced
June 13th, 2025
This update sounds like it will be larger than the other lettered patches we’ve gotten this expansion, with patch notes coming on June 16th.
Hey everyone!
We will be taking servers down to deploy Game Update 7.7d on June 17th.
- Time: 7am CT / 12pm UTC
- Estimated downtime: 3 hours
This patch will contain a number of fixes for Dynamic Encounters, Missions, items, and more. It will also contain the next set of combat updates. A full list of patch notes will be available on June 16th.
Thanks!
Jackie Ko, Senior Community Manager, forums.swtor.com
I’m looking forward to finally getting a Republic Kolto Tank deco and finding out if we’ll be getting any surprise balance changes with the next round of combat updates.
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Voice Actor Strike Suspended
June 11th, 2025
The SAG-AFTRA Video Game Voice Actor Strike has reached an agreement with publishers and studios and has officially suspended the strike as of June 11th, 2025, at 12 PM Pacific.
While Broadsword has never confirmed that the strike was responsible for the lack of story content since 7.5, it is widely believed to be true.
The strike began on July 26th, 2024, with the most recent story update, 7.5 “Desperate Defiance”, releasing on May 9th, 2024, and the first major update lacking story content, 7.6 “Galactic Threads”, releasing on December 10th, 2024. Game Update 7.7, released on May 28th, 2025, was meant to come with the “Master’s Enigma” story, but they were unable to release it for the same reason.
Other live service games with voiced story content, like Genshin Impact, were faced with similar struggles over the same period.
Broadsword has reiterated multiple times that they will give us a timeline and release these stories as soon as possible. It is unclear how much work they will need to do before that can happen.
7.7c Patch Announced with Mistaken Constructs Fix
June 9th, 2025
Another fix is being issued for the Relentless Replication lair boss to resolve an issue with the Mistaken Constructs.
Good morning everyone,
We will be taking down servers tomorrow morning to deploy Game Update 7.7c.
- Time: 7am CT / 12pm UTC
- Estimated downtime: 2 hours
This will include a fix for the Mistaken Constructs not behaving as intended in the Relentless Replication encounter. I will update this thread as needed.
Thanks!
Jackie, from forums.swtor.com
7.7b Patch Announced with Fix for Propagator Core
June 3, 2025
A hotfix is being issued to resolve an issue with Relentless Replication encounter and to fix a bug with the Inside Job dynamic encounter on Ord Mantell.
Good afternoon everyone,
We will be taking servers down tomorrow morning [June 4th] to deploy Game Update 7.7b.
- Time: 7am CT / 12pm UTC
- Estimated downtime: 2 hours
This will include a fix for the Relentless Replication encounter. I will keep this thread updated with new info as I receive it.
Thanks!
Jackie, from forums.swtor.com
Propagator Core XR-53 Offline
May 31st, 2025
Hi everyone,
We have had reports concerning an issue with Relentless Replication Master Mode which has been identified as a potential exploit. In order to fix this issue, we will be disabling access to the entire encounter for the time being. This includes access to Story and Veteran Mode. We are working to identify a fix as quickly as possible, so we can get this content back up and running for players who are eager to take down XR-53 and get the new rewards. I will be updating this thread once I have more information.
Lastly, if you have run into any odd bugs or have additional information regarding this exploit, please reach out to me via PM or send an email to communitysupport@swtor.com. As a reminder, please do not post any information regarding this exploit publicly on the forums as that content will be removed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Jackie, from forums.swtor.com
7.7a Patch Notes Announced for May 30th
May 29th, 2025
General
- The Sprint passive is now only applied to a character when they are not mounted and out of combat.
- The Advanced Button has been restored on the GTN and now players can search for specific armor sets.
- The elevator on Dromund Kaas near the Sith Sanctum now lets players arrive downstairs without incapacitating them.
- Players can no longer Quick Travel to the opposite faction’s QTPs using the new dropdown menu.
- Players are now able to interact with a specific type of panel that allows them to progress through some missions. Known impacted missions are:
- [HEROIC+2] The End of Torvix
- High Society
- The Memory Heist
- The Eagle’s Nest
- Spreading the Word
Dynamic Encounters
- [Tython: There is Serenity] Corrected an issue that caused the droid parts to remain visible after the player interacts with them.
- [Ord Mantell: Power Walking] Corrected an issue that teleported players when they completed this encounter.
from swtor.com
June 2025 In-Game Events
May 29th , 2025
The in-game events for June will be:
- Bounty Contract Week from June 10th to 16th
- All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally from June 24th to 30th
