SWGOH news: gl

This update adds News Hunter (Mercenary) to Accelerated Characters. It also fixes multiple bugs related to Lightspeed Tokens, GAC, Galactic Legend Hondo, Jedi Knight Revan, 4-LOM, Inquisitor Barriss, datacrons, Great Mothers, Temple Guard, Luthen, and various Protection Up effects. Additionally, Imperial Probe Droid and Director Krennic received significant kit adjustments.

Era of Andor introduces seven new units across Marquees from Feb 10 to May 4, including Kleya Marki, Vel Sartha, Cinta Kaz, Dedra Meero, Major Partagaz, Cassian Andor (Undercover), and the KX Enforcer Droid. Full kits cover a new Rebel Fighter squad under Cassian and an expanded ISB squad under Major Partagaz with Undermine and Rank mechanics.

A hotfix was released to update Darth Vader's Datacron ability. The change addresses an issue with Darth Vader and the Bad Batch squad, allowing Darth Vader to be defeated if all allies are defeated or Captured.

This update addresses several character availability changes, bug fixes, and text corrections. Key changes include making News Chewie and Yoda available on December 16th, moving Rogue One blueprints to Light Side Battles 7-B, and correcting ability descriptions for Ezra Exile and Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano. A rerun of Knightfall is also scheduled.

The developers clarify details about the new Era system in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. They address how new characters will be acquired and geared, the obtainability of Era materials, and the costs associated with Relic Amplifier Level 10. They also touched on the usability of faction-specific LSTs and the future of existing game modes.

Capital Games revealed the Era of Anniversary Marquee kits for six new units: Stormtrooper Luke, IG-90, Yoda & Chewie, Asajj Ventress (Dark Disciple), Inquisitor Barriss, and Darth Vader (Duel's End). The post details each character's full ability list, mechanics, synergies, and Marquee release dates from Nov. 18 through January 27.

Today's update reveals Zuckuss and makes Vane farmable from Cantina 3-B. Several bugs were fixed, including issues with Captain Silvo, Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano's abilities, Admiral Raddus and Jyn Erso revives, and the Order 66 Raid. Cad Bane also received an update to his Basic ability.

The new unit Zuckuss is a Dark Side Tank, Leader, Bounty Hunter, Scoundrel, and Unaligned Force User. His kit heavily features the Foresight buff, with synergies for 4-LOM and Dark Side Bounty Hunters. He can be unlocked via a Marquee event starting November 4th.

A new limited-time event, "Coven of Shadows," is launching on October 31st. It features three tiers with escalating difficulty and rewards, requiring Padawan Sabine Wren and Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano to defeat Morgan Elsbeth and her forces. The event will recur monthly.

Smuggler's Run III launches in November. Cadence shifts so SR I runs every other Monday, SR II every other Wednesday, and SR III every other Friday. Per-run rewards increase across all tiers, and a TBD R9 Bonus Tier is added. Update changed 6d mods to 5d and raised mod counts.

Today's Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes update includes new character kits for 4-LOM and The Stranger, additive drops for Taron Malicos and Admiral Trench, and Brutus joining Fleet. Baylan Skoll becomes permanent in the Journey Guide on October 28th. Several bugs were also fixed.

A new Dark Side Attacker and Leader unit, The Stranger, is revealed for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, unlockable via Conquest. His kit focuses on instant defeats, bonus turns, and a new Cortosis Armor buff. His abilities scale with Speed, Max Health, and Defense Penetration, emphasizing an Acolyte-tagged team composition.

4-LOM is a Dark Side Bounty Hunter Support Leader Droid Scoundrel built around a new debuff, Corrupted Translation, that stacks up to three times. He synergizes with Zuckuss and assist-heavy Bounty Hunters, and unlocks via a Marquee event starting Tuesday October 21st at 11am Pacific.

This update introduces Galactic Legend Hondo Ohnaka and makes Brutus available in Chromium Packs and Shipments. Shin Hati is now Accelerated, and Quiggold shards are farmable from Fleet Battles 3-D (Hard). Several bugs were fixed, including issues with Bad Batch Riposte, SEE's Linked effect, and Crosshair (Scarred) recovery while Captive.

The Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka has been revealed, featuring mechanics centered around 'Profit' stacking. His kit includes abilities that steal buffs, grant assists, and provide significant buffs to Pirate and Smuggler allies. He is designed for the new Order 66 Raid and features synergies with specific Pirate characters.

Captain Silvo, a Dark Side Support and Leader, will be available on September 9th. He focuses on stealing and redirecting turn meter, and synergizes with Pirate allies, especially Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka, for whom he is a requirement at Relic 7.

Vane, a new Dark Side Tank unit, is being added to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. He is a Pirate and Scoundrel who excels under Dark Side Pirate Leaders, becoming a resilient shield for his crew. His kit focuses on protecting allies, soaking damage, and gaining strength throughout battles, especially when paired with Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka.

Patch notes for 8-6-2025. Temple Guard shards are now farmable from Fleet Battles 3-B (Hard). Captain Enoch is Accelerated. Numerous bug fixes covering Scorch, Maz, Jocasta Nu, Rose, Quiggold, multiple Datacrons, Baylan, Cere, Master Qui-Gon, CX-2, Hutt Cartel, Ezra, and Hondo.

Brutus, a new Dark Side Attacker, Pirate, and Scoundrel, is revealed with his full kit. He excels with Dark Side Pirate Leaders, especially Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka, gaining buffs and Profit when his leader takes damage. Brutus will be unlockable via a Marquee event starting August 12th and is a Relic 7 requirement for GL Hondo.

A new Light Side Healer, Kix, is announced, joining the Pirate, Clone Trooper, and Scoundrel categories. He specializes in healing and reviving Pirate allies, with mechanics centered around a new Profit buff and stealing enemy buffs. Kix will be available via a Marquee Event starting July 29th.