Star Wars MMO’s Major Dantooine Update Revitalizes Classic Cult Favorite with Fresh Content

Star Wars: The Old Republic continues to thrive, celebrating over 14 years since its initial release. The latest update, titled “Pursuit of Ruin,” introduces exciting features that draw players back into its expansive universe.

Dantooine Update Overview

The major revitalization focuses on the planet Dantooine, showcasing a mysterious spaceship crash that disrupts the local ecosystem. The newly created Crash Site Outpost is designed specifically for seasoned players, requiring a minimum level of 80 to access.

Exploration and Challenges

Players can explore three unique biomes, including the visually stunning Sporefall Biome. Within these biomes, participants engage in dynamic encounters, culminating in a challenging Master Mode confrontation with the formidable Orbital Core boss.

• Minimum player level to access Dantooine: 80
• New boss: Orbital Core
• Biomes: Includes Sporefall Biome

New Content and Features

The “Pursuit of Ruin” update also advances the ongoing Galactic Threads storyline. Players will pursue the recently-freed Darth Malgus while enjoying fresh quests, bosses, mounts, and pets all tied to the Dantooine missions.

Competitive PvP Season

A new Player vs. Player (PvP) season has commenced, known as “Gladiators of the Outer Rim.” Participants can earn various rewards, such as:

• Titles
• Achievements
• Flairs
• Armors
• Exclusive jetpack mount

Upcoming Seasonal Events

Additionally, players can look forward to the festive Life Day event and annual anniversary celebrations starting December 16. These events promise to deliver engaging content and rewards for the community.

Game Maintenance and Updates

During the deployment of update 7.8, the game will briefly go offline. Players will soon experience the changes and challenges that come with the Dantooine update. In the meantime, gamers can participate in exclusive Twitch events to earn unique rewards, such as the Twilight Acklay Mount, by watching gameplay live.

For those eager to dive into the new content, the full patch notes, detailing buffs, nerfs, and bug fixes, are available on Steam.