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SWTOR Update 8.0

SWTOR’s 8.0 expansion is called “Masters of the Force”. This series follows and explains everything from early development, to PTS phases, to live release. Wo follow, document, test and analyze every change and new feature Broadsword adds to 8.0!

We have a collective article that summarizes everything we know about SWTOR 8.0 so far. This is a good starting point if you want to quickly catch up with the latest announcements.

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SWTOR 8.0 Assassin and Shadow Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s 8.0 PTS #4 iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Assassin | Shadow disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Operative and Scoundrel Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s third 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Operative | Scoundrel disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Juggernaut and Guardian Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s third 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Juggernaut | Guardian disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Difficulty Modes, New Legacy Perks, and PvP Expertise’s Return (Musco Livestream Overview)

Eric Musco, SWTOR’s Game Director, hosted a 2-hour “let’s play” livestream on August 20th, 2026, mostly about the new difficulty settings, but he also answered questions from the audience.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Sniper and Gunslinger Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s second 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Sniper | Gunslinger disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

Masters of the Force Featured
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Everything We Know About SWTOR 8.0: Masters of the Force

SWTOR’s 8.0 expansion is called “Masters of the Force”. Broadsword will be drip feeding us information about it until it drops this holiday 2026.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Marauder and Sentinel Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s very first 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Marauder | Sentinel disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Powertech and Vanguard Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS)

SWTOR’s very first 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Powertech | Vanguard disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 8.0 Sorcerer and Sage Balance Changes: Overview and Analysis (PTS Updated)

SWTOR’s very first 8.0 PTS iteration includes level 85 changes for all 3 Sorcerer | Sage disciplines. We’ll explain what they are and what we think about them.

Endonae

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SWTOR 7.9.1 Announced, 8.0 PTS Out Now: Summer Livestream Recap

Broadsword revealed what’s coming with SWTOR’s Update 7.9.1 and shared a lot more details about SWTOR’s 8.0 expansion including its first release on the PTS during its Summer Livestream.

Endonae

SWTOR Q2 2026 Producer Letter - Desktop Cut
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SWTOR Q2 2026 Producer Letter: Fully focused on 8.0 content, PTS phase 1 details

Keith Kanneg, SWTOR’s Executive Producer, published his Q2 2026 Executive Producer Letter. In it, he confirms the studio’s full focus on 8.0.

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7.9 Livestream Featured
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SWTOR 7.9 Announced: Story Preview, QoL Changes, PvP Season 10, First 8.0 Details

Broadsword has announced SWTOR Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn”, coming in late May with a conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith storyline, PvP Season 10, new QoL changes and CM items, Nightlife event, and some concrete details about 8.0!

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