While the Game Awards 2025 announced a new game with Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to receive several updates that will lead the game into a new era and shows what awaits you in 2026.
What does 2026 hold for the game? In the latest letter from Executive Producer Keith Kanneg, not only were the milestones of 2025 discussed, but there was also a look ahead to 2026.
According to this, early in 2026 with Update 7.8.1 named Master’s Enigma, there will be not only new story content and a new Galactic Season, but they will also function differently than before. More information about this is expected in a developer stream scheduled for February 2026.
Also in the spring, Update 7.9 titled Legacy Reborn will usher in a new era. With it, the grand storyline surrounding the legacy of the Sith will come to an end, shaking the galaxy thoroughly. Thus, a new era begins. Additionally, the 10th PvP season will commence here.
In the summer, Galactic Season 11 will launch with 7.9.1 and will follow a similar pattern as the first season of 2026. Both seasons will be introduced and elaborated in the developer stream in February. Preparations for the 15th anniversary are also in full swing and are expected to hold some surprises that will be released with version update 8.0.
A Year Full of Milestones in Retrospect
What milestones were reached in 2025? In the letter, Kanneg also addresses the milestones of this year, which were quite a few. New options for character customization were introduced, giving players more freedom.
The graphics were also modernized and polished, giving the game a more contemporary look. Additionally, many improvements were made for the player experience, such as an era menu to help you better track your progress and making some features accessible for free version players.
Besides, there were of course numerous story updates that advanced the narrative surrounding the Sith and the introduction of support for DirectX version 12, while version 9 is no longer supported.
While Star Wars: The Old Republic is being continuously optimized, allowing players to dive deep into the MMORPG, during the Game Awards 2025, the next upcoming game in the franchise was announced with Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. To find out exactly what it’s about, read here: Former head of Anthem wants to try again, creates quasi-sequel to the best RPG for Star Wars
