Everything we know about SWTOR update 7.6. 'Galactic Threads'

SWTOR will receive update 7.6, 'Galactic Threads' in early December. This is the first major update following 'Desperate Defiance' which came out earlier this year. This update brings with it a fresh storyline, a new boss, dynamic encounters, cartel market items, and so on.

The game was initially released in 2011 and has received numerous updates throughout its lifespan. Even after more than a decade, it is still pretty active and a lot of Star Wars fans play it diligently.

In this article, we will discuss the SWTOR major update 7.6, 'Galactic Threads'.

All we know about SWTOR update 'Galactic Threads'

Twitch Drops

The Amethyst Vulptilla Mount will be available as a Twitch Drop at the launch of update 7.6 (Image via Electronic Arts)

You can get a stronghold decoration depicting Ilum as a Twitch Drop before the update drops. This reward will be available from November 14-28. You can earn this by watching an hour of any creator streaming Star Wars The Old Republic on Twitch during this time.

There will also be another Twitch Drop when the update launches. For 28 days following the launch of update 7.6, you can earn the Amethyst Vulptilla Mount by watching four hours of SWTOR streams.

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New storyline for 'Galactic Threads'

The storyline for 'Galactic Threads' picks up from where you left off after the events of 'Desperate Defiance.' Your main objective would be to find Darth Malgus and try to stop whatever he is planning to do. Also, you will search for answers related to Darth Nul’s holocron and the Hidden Chain’s ambitions.

You will be joined by familiar characters for this storyline, including Jekiah Ordo, Rass Ordo, Arn Peralun, Major Anri, Talos Drellik, Akaavi Spar, and Lana Beniko. This storyline will take you on a journey across different places like Hoth, Tatooine, and the dig site at Nul’s temple of Elom.

Note that the development team said that the release date of 'Glactic Threads' had been delayed due to quality constraints on this new storyline. However, no other aspect of the update except the story has been affected.

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Dynamic Encounters

'Galactic Threads' brings with it new world content known as Dynamic Encounters. These encounters will be comprised of a variety of missions that you will come across on different planets.

These encounters are designed to make the planets feel more alive and immersive, with missions that can range from defeating Hidden Chain forces to catching escaped Banthas running wild in the spaceport. Dynamic Encounters will debut on Tatooine and Hoth with the update's launch.

There will also be special Dynamic Encounters called Hidden Chain Invasions, where you must defeat Heta Kol's forces as they keep marauding around the galaxy.

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Propagator Core XR-53

The Propagator Core XR-53 is a new lair boss in SWTOR that will be added with this update. This boss came into being from one of the many broken pieces of the Emperor's Fortress when it crashed into Ilum. The XR-53 is a Rakatan Droid replicator that is trying to fix itself by harvesting resources. You can face this boss in Story and Veteran modes.

New Cartel Market items

The Fearless Buccaneer weapons are new Cartel market additions in this update (Image via Electronic Arts)

'Galactic Threads' brings with it a new decoration bundle in the Cartel Market called The Remote Trading Post bundle. This bundle has items that have taken inspiration from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

When you buy this bundle, you will receive a set of "neglected" decorations. These will be broken and damaged decorations that you must fix by playing a few light gameplay missions.

You will also receive a baby Dianoga and the D5-C0 DJ Droid as mini pets.

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Additionally, there are a bunch of new items in the Cartel Market that are based on the upcoming show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. These items will include things like the Fearless Buccaneer weapons, Mysterious Rogue Armor set, metallic dyes, etc.

Also, there is a major bundle that was introduced on November 15 — Master the Fight: Starbolt Edition Bundle. This bundle costs 99.99 USD and contains the following items:

180 Days Subscription Time + 600 Cartel Coins per month
5500 Cartel Coins
Vectron 240R Starbolt Mount
Primary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)
Secondary Metallic Yellow Dye (x5 per character)

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