Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players’ actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat.

The latest Galactic Legend update, featuring a new arena, personalization to your Rishi Hideout and the ability to host your own Stronghold PvP battles for the first time ever!

The Mandalorian Battle Ring will give you and three others a new arena to fight to the death in. Meanwhile, the new Rishi Hideout provides a tropical paradise with stunning mountain views, ripe with the opportunity for personalization. Or take to the Rishi Stronghold and organize and host your own all-out PvP battles!

With the latest update to Star Wars: The Old Republic, you’ll find more action in battles and less waiting time between matches. Improved matchmaking and other valuable improvements in almost every Warzone make this one of the biggest updates of late.

Game Update 5.9.2

HoloNet News has confirmed the rumors. Giradda the Hutt is constructing his newest Arena of Death, Mandalorian Battle Ring, on the lush and tropical planet of Rishi, bringing the excitement of gladiatorial entertainment to more Arena competitors and spectators alike. Here, your team of four will battle in a 4v4 best-of-three deathmatch and compete for galactic glory, credits, and more!

Then expand your influence and acquire your own Rishi Hideout Stronghold. Invite friends to relax with you along the serene coastline or settle scores with opponents as you host your own Free-For-All PvP face-offs in designated battle areas. It’s your Stronghold, your rules!

On your path to galactic glory, you will be able to team up cross-faction across all PvP Warzones, Arenas and Galactic Starfighter battles as well as experience faster and improved matchmaking. Plus, get ready for the end of Season 9 and compete for epic new rewards.

MANDALORIAN BATTLE RING ARENA

Expect nothing less than immeasurable brutality in the newest 4v4 Arena, Mandalorian Battle Ring.

• Fight to the death in teams of four to prove yourself worthy of the legendary warriors of Mandalore.
• Whether you’re unleashing damage atop the fire-lit plateau or force leaping between ancient artifacts to evade opponents, the fight to galactic glory will require skill, precision and teamwork

RISHI HIDEOUT STRONGHOLD – WITH FREE-FOR-ALL PVP AREAS

Expand your influence into Rishi and own the galaxy’s biggest Stronghold!

• Customize your own tropical paradise with stunning views of the mountains above and the beach-front below.
• For the first time, host and organize your own PvP battles in designated Free-for-All PvP areas including the Hideout Cove and the Skydeck of the Patrol Carrier. From one-on-one duels to large-scale group PvP, any player outside of your group is hostile to you.
• Aboard the Skydeck, choose between Team Deathmatch and Huttball game modes… or don’t! Battle your way, with your rules!
• To unlock your new Stronghold, travel to the Fleet, then locate the Strongholds/Crew Skills area.

PVP IMPROVEMENTS AND SEASON 9 REWARDS

Experience more challenging and compelling PvP battles across the galaxy and compete for Season 9 rewards.

• Team up cross-faction across all PvP 8v8 Warzones, 4v4 Arenas and 12v12 Galactic Starfighter battles.
• Enjoy faster queuing and improved matchmaking – more action, less waiting!
• Prepare for valuable improvements in almost every Warzone.
• Finally, as Season 9 comes to an end with the Galactic Legend update, compete for new rewards including an impressive new Battleworn Holo-Rancor, Centurion Defender Armor Set and more!