An unusually large for a lettered hotfix Update 7.7.1b to SWTOR brings Subscriber Only Log In Rewards, Mission and UI fixes and various other bug fixes.
How game updates work in SWTOR
Game updates in SWTOR are pretty consistent and predictable these days. SWTOR’s update schedule features alternating major and minor updates released roughly every three months. We will typically get 2 story updates, 2 Galactic Seasons, and 2 PvP Seasons per year.
Expansions are released every few years for free to subscribers and are denoted by the first number in the build version (5.0, 6.0, 7.0, etc.).
Major updates always contain solo story content and mark the beginning of a new PvP Season. The second number in the build version denotes major updates (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, etc.).
Minor updates contain a new Galactic Season, which is SWTOR’s Battle Pass system. They also include bug fixes and sometimes smaller features. The third number in the build version denotes minor updates (7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.1, etc.).
Lettered patches (7.1a, 7.1b, 7.2a, 7.3.1c, etc.) are hotfixes for their associated major or minor update. They are typically meant to fix an immediate issue that was discovered after the update was released.
Notable Changes
For a lettered patch, this one has one very interesting new feature and the usual number of fixes and improvements.
Subscriber Only Log In Rewards
This new “event” was first teased during the 7.7.1 livestream. Now we know more details about it. Starting September 9th, for three months, until December 9th, active subscribers will have a chance to earn unique tokens and redeem rewards at a special vendor.
Subscribers will also get a new free mount that can accomodate a companion and a mionipet: the GDW Weaponcarrier.
Vendor Items List
The list of rewards is gameplay-focused and will include the following items:
- Endgame Gear
- Augment Materials
- Unique XP Boosts
- Crafting Boosts
- Minipets
- Emotes
- Ship Droid Customizations
- And more!
How to earn the tokens?
This event, or “system” if you prefer, works in a similar way to the already existing Daily Log In Rewards program available in the game. To earn tokens, you need to be an active subscriber and log in at least four times per week.
Missing crit path now present in Eras
Some crit path missions were missing from the Eras window. If you were previously unable to start the Rise of the Hutt Cartel story, you can now pick up the necessary Ilum missions from the Eras tab directly.
The Eras tab was added to the game with Update 7.7. Its goal is to help new players or returning veterans find their place in the story progression easier.
Bessie now waits patiently for you to do your Warzones
When the Basilisk Droid (B3-S1) is your temporary companion, its timer will not count down while you are in a Warzone or Arena.
Extended downtime
Broadsword is deploying Game Server Database upgrades. This will force an extended downtime during the maintenance tomorrow, on September 9th. The expected duration is 8 hours.
As usual, it is possible that we may see the servers go back online sooner, but the devs wanted to give a fair warning.
You’ll notice that we are starting a couple hours earlier than usual and the estimated downtime is longer than previous patch days. This patch will include various bug fixes, but there are Game Server Database upgrades that will also be included that require an extended maintenance window. We will, of course, be targeting to bring servers up earlier but we wanted to set expectations given how much time these upgrades will need.
Jackie Ko, Community Manager
7.7.1b Full Patch Notes
Below are the full patch notes as published on swtor.com on September 8, 2025.
Highlights
Subscriber Only Log In Rewards
From September 9 to December 9, 2025, active Subscribers will notice a new type of Log In Reward named Subscriber Login Tokens. Subscribers who log in at least four times a week will receive these tokens and will be able to redeem them at a special vendor that carries gameplay focused rewards. See details here. (no link provided, will update when the devs post it)
Feast of Prosperity
SWTOR’s annual fall event returns October 7, 2025! A plethora of new rewards are coming to the Feast of Prosperity event.
Extended maintenance
Alongside the below bug fixes, we will also be deploying Game Server Database upgrades which will require an extended maintenance window. Players should expect an estimated downtime of 8 hours.
General
- [Rishi] Sergeant Zaya is no longer missing her head.
- [French client only] Fixed an issue causing a “Lana accepted the marriage proposal” prompt to appear even if the player is not in a romance with her.
UI
- Fixed the sorting function on various windows in the game.
- Fixed various buttons throughout the game that were not being displayed properly.
- Fixed an issue with the Large Tooltip not displaying the proper color when the mouse cursor hovers over friendly and enemy NPCs and interactable items.
- Fixed an issue that caused the fonts on the Combat Style Forcer user alignment button to not display correctly.
- UI elements no longer stack on top of one another when a player joins or quits a group while the Activity Window is open.
- The Group Finder UI now correctly shows a lockout when a player logs in on a character with an active lockout.
Missions
- Missing crit path missions are now accessible through the Eras tab offering players guidance on what content needs to be completed in order to begin expansion story content.
- For players who are unable to start Rise of the Hutt Cartel, they can pick up the necessary Ilum missions from the Eras tab.
- [Knights of the Fallen Empire, Chapter 7] Subtitles and audio dialogue now match as intended.
Seasons
- [Galactic Season] The T7-01 Rugged Customization is no longer missing its Collections Unlock.
- After the weekly reset, the Galactic Season and PvP Season objective trackers will now display the correct amount of completed objectives.
Activity Finder
- [Depths of Manaan] After defeating Stivastin through Activity Finder, players will now be placed in the correct location to receive rewards.
- Selecting the “PvP Challenge” activity, then closing and reopening the Activity Window no longer prevents the group leader from joining the queue for any activities.
- The Arena and Warzone queue lists now display the name of characters properly.
- Scrolling to the bottom of the Solo activities list and then collapsing the “Flashpoints” category will now automatically reduce the list’s length rather than making it look as though the list has disappeared.
- The scrollbar will now update properly when expanding and collapsing the Solo Tab within the Activity Window.
Items
- The Nightfall Operative Glasses no longer hide the hoods of chest pieces that have them.
- The Ascendant Admiral’s Belt is now visible on all male body types.
- The account wide versions of the Customization Control: Hide Head Slot and Crew Member Appearance Authorization items can now be sold to vendors.
- When selecting a song from the Republic Jukebox, the two Holo Dancers that appear are no longer missing textures.
Cinematics
- [Spirit of Vengeance] Fixed an issue that caused Rass Ordo to appear with an incorrect hairstyle.
Basilisk Prototype Venture
- The timer for B3-S1 when she is a temporary companion does not count down while players are in an Arena or Warzone.
