SWGOH news: gl

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.

Maz Kanata is a new Light Side, Leader, Support, Pirate, Scoundrel, Smuggler, and Unaligned Force User unit unlocking via Conquest. She introduces a new stealing mechanic, focusing on Profit and Stealth, and is designed as a Pirate leader. Her kit includes abilities that dispel debuffs, call assists, steal Profit, and provide various stat bonuses and unique mechanics, especially in Grand Arenas and against Sith enemies.

The next Era Battle, "Raiders of the Outer Rim," will feature Galactic Legend Hondo Ohnaka in August, including a bonus tier requiring him. Smugglers Run 3 is also coming later this year to PC and mobile, requiring Hondo at Relic 3 and Relic 9 for different tiers.

Quiggold, a Dark Side Tank, Pirate, and Scoundrel, is revealed with an Order 66 Raid tag. He unlocks via a Marquee event on July 15 and is required at Relic 5 for Galactic Legend Hondo. His kit features synergy with Captain Ithano and other Pirates, including Taunt stealing, buff stealing, and a Territory Battle Omicron focused on Pirate survivability.

Capital Games acknowledges several issues and observations regarding the new Order 66 Raid. These include undersized team penalties, a bug with Disguised Clone Trooper's Clever Ruse, incorrect Damage Over Time triggering, and a bug with Fox in the raid. Changes are planned for the Pirate modifier and Captain Ithano's Leader ability, while Kelleran Beq is under observation.

Captain Ithano, a Dark Side Pirate and Scoundrel Attacker, is revealed as a new unit and leader for the Pirate faction. He introduces the "Stealing" mechanic and interacts with "Profit" stacks. His kit focuses on inflicting debuffs, stealing buffs, and gaining Foresight and Offense Up. He is a required unit for Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka.

A new "Era of Piracy" content update for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes introduces Hondo Ohnaka as a Galactic Legend. The update also features new units, an "Era Battle" mode, and various in-game resources available through a new episode pass system.

A new Order 66 Raid launches 6/25 at 11am, pitting allowed Pirates, Bad Batch, Dark Side Clone Troopers, and a new Jedi Vanguard faction against Lord Vader at the Jedi Temple. Players save NPC Jedi by defeating Disguised Clone Troopers and Knightfall Troopers, breaking Vader's concentration with three attacks. Guild milestones were retuned and attempts shortened.

Jedi Master Mace Windu is a new Light Side Attacker and Leader with Galactic Republic, Jedi, and Jedi Vanguard categories. He introduces the new Investigation and Revealed mechanics. He will be unlockable via a Legendary event requiring Relic 5 marquee units from the Era of Revenge of the Sith, starting June 24. Aayla Secura receives a new Unique ability with this release.

Today's hotfix updates Scorch's Zeta upgrade for "Following Protocol," adding a condition that if no Galactic Legend enemies are present, enemies receive 2 stacks of Damage Over Time for 2 turns at the start of each encounter. This change aims to prevent unintended counters to Lord Vader and Dark Side Critical. Additionally, a bug causing Scorch to take damage from Dramatic Entrance's True Damage was fixed.

RC-1262 "Scorch" is a new Dark Side Tank unit, unlocking via Marquee event on May 20. He introduces the Bulwark buff and is required at Relic 5 for Jedi Master Mace Windu. His kit synergizes with Lord Vader and the reworked Grand Moff Tarkin, particularly in Grand Arenas.

A new Dark Side Support unit, Disguised Clone Trooper, is coming to SWGOH. He specializes in debuffs, bonus turns for allies under Lord Vader, and has a Territory Wars Omicron that significantly impacts Order 66 mechanics. He requires Relic 5 to unlock Jedi Master Mace Windu.

This update introduces CX-2 Arrives and makes Crosshair (scarred) available. Omicrons for 3v3 and 5v5 modes have been reduced in cost, with refunds issued. Several fixes and adjustments were made to ability descriptions and mechanics for various characters, including Appo and Lord Vader.

The kit for CC-1119 "Appo" is revealed, categorizing him as a Dark Side Attacker and Clone Trooper. He is designed to synergize with Galactic Legend Lord Vader and other Dark Side Clone Troopers, including a summoned Knightfall Trooper. Appo's abilities focus on dispelling buffs, applying Damage Over Time, and granting buffs like Dramatic Entrance.