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SWTOR Briefs (Update 7.8 Cycle)

Briefs is a stream of ultra-short news, announcements, and updates about everything related to SWTOR Update 7.8

SWTOR February 2026 Events List and Schedule

In the shortest month of the year, two recurring events will occupy the most regular and active SWTOR players while we all wait for the next story chapter and 7.8.1.

SWTOR Known Issues and Unrecognized Bugs Lists

Broadsword maintains a forum post with known issues, but it’s only related to the current patch, and there are many, many bugs that exist in the game from prior updates that have gone unfixed and we’re trying to record them all!

SWTOR 7.8c Changes Overview: Dantooine Fixes, Tracker UI Update

SWTOR’s Game Update 7.8c releases on January 27th, 2026, and contains a slew of fixes for Wreckage on Dantooine, changes to the Mission Tracker UI, new CM items, and more!

Why SWTOR Needs Regional Megaservers and a Revamped Character Name System

Satele Shan, one of two North American SWTOR servers is far less populated than the other, Star Forge, and Broadsword must step up in fixing the significant problems this causes.

SWTOR 8.0 Confirmed: 2026 Roadmap Revealed

Keith Kanneg, SWTOR Executive Producer, published the Q4 Producer Letter, outlining the plans for 2026 and confirming SWTOR 8.0 for the game’s 15th anniversary!

SWTOR 7.8 Changes Overview: Everything you should know

SWTOR’s Update 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin” releases on December 9th, 2025, and features new story content, a new Dynamic Encounter zone and Stronghold on Dantooine, PvP Season 9, and balance changes!

SWTOR Briefs (Update 7.7.1 Cycle)

Briefs is a stream of ultra-short news, announcements, and updates about everything related to SWTOR Update 7.7.1

SWTOR Dantooine Stronghold: Unlocking, Layout and Rooms Overview

The Dantooine Farmstead is SWTOR’s newest Stronghold. It’s coming with Update 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruin” in December, but it’s now on the PTS and is mostly finished.

SWTOR 7.8 Combat Balance Changes Explained and Analysis [UPDATED]

As part of the 7.8 PTS, Broadsword has announced and included some mostly good balance changes for some of the most problematic issues facing combat today in SWTOR.

SWTOR 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruins” Announced, Livestream Recap

Broadsword announced Game Update 7.8 “Pursuit of Ruins” via official Twitch livestream with a bevy of new story and gameplay content, balance changes, and rewards.

SWTOR 7.8 Announced, Wreckage on Dantooine First Look

Broadsword released a video showcasing a brand-new type of content coming to SWTOR with 7.8 “Wreckage on Dantooine”.

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