SWGOH news: omicron

A dev post clarifies unexpected Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka changes. His ability to Steal locked buffs, released earlier than intended, will be reverted in an upcoming release because not every locked buff is a valid target and players cannot access that information. Related fixes to several other characters remain in place.

The Version 3.0 update schedules a Yoda (Dark Side) Marquee and Era Challenge, accelerates Brutus, makes R5-D4 farmable and moves six units to shipments. It also lists bug fixes, datacron corrections, and a Coliseum balance pass on Tiers 6 and up.

The Ronin, a Dark Side Sith Attacker from Star Wars: Visions, is revealed for the Era of Myths & Legends. He ramps single-target damage, summons droid R5-D56, and Siphons stats, built for Darth Jar Jar squads.

Jaxxon, a Light Side Attacker/Mercenary/Scoundrel/Smuggler, is revealed for the Era of Myths & Legends, built around the Prepared mechanic with Dash Rendar and Lando synergy plus a Territory Battle omicron.

Stormtrooper (Concept) is a Dark Side Empire/Imperial Trooper Tank revealed for Era of Myths & Legends: a sword-and-shield Tank with start-of-battle Taunt, squad Protection recovery, and a GAC omicron for non-GL Imperial Trooper squads.

Mara Jade Skywalker is revealed: a Light Side Attacker (Jedi, New Republic) built around Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, with counterattacks, Stagger setups, mass assists, and a GAC Omicron that strips the enemy leader's Protection.

Dedra Meero shards are now farmable from Dark Side Battles 8-E (Hard), and Captain Ithano is now accelerated. Leia (Jedi Training) had an ability multiplier fixed. Several bug fixes addressed omicron abilities, Satele Shan's Fearless, and Zeb Orrelios's special ability.

A new Light Side Attacker, Leia (Jedi Training), is revealed with a detailed kit. Her abilities focus on synergy with Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, offering different effects based on Speed differentials, supporting his Ultimate Charge, and providing role-based damage and debuffs. She also features specific Grand Arenas Omicrons that enhance her and Jedi Master Luke Skywalker's capabilities.

Capital Games is hosting a series of smaller streams throughout 2026 to support Extra Life and UC Davis Children's Hospital, offering in-game portraits and titles for donations. Specific reward packs are detailed for $25, $50, and $100 donation tiers.

This update accelerates Depa Billaba, makes Cinta Kaz farmable, and includes numerous bug fixes and adjustments. Changes address ability functionality for multiple characters, correct display issues, and update datacron effects.

Update 5-27-2026 ships Colonel Ward, Grogu & Anzellans, and Rotta the Hutt kits. Vel Sartha shards are now farmable from Cantina Battles 9-C. Bug fixes cover Major Partagaz Unique wording, Armor Shred raid quest counting, URoRRuR'R'R Conquest string, Bounty Hunter quest, loaned portraits, Imperial Remnant enemy tagging, and an Emperor Palpatine datacron soft lock.

Colonel Ward is a Light Side Support unit for New Republic squads led by Captain Carson Teva. She inflicts debuffs, dispels Stealth, marks enemies, and triggers out-of-turn assists. Her Zeta plus Omicron unique punishes attacks on Support and Healer allies with Evasion Down, cooldown increases, On the Run stacks, and Expose.

Grogu & Anzellans is a Light side Healer with Mandalorian, New Republic, and Unaligned Force User tags. The kit applies Off Balance, Force Influence, and Ability Block, equalizes Health, grants Heal Over Time, Dramatic Entrance, Retribution, and conditional New Republic benefits including Stun and Daze dispels. Marquee begins June 30th at 11am Pacific.

Asked about an omicron to return CLS to glory, the community manager said CLS is one of the best beginning-account characters, is one of the more balanced teams, and is in a perfect spot for the location in which it is used. He explicitly rejected the premise that every team should be viable at endgame.

Players pushed back that Ezra received a large refund while Merrin only received an omicron refund, with calls extending to Asajj as well. The community manager confirmed the decision was made above his level but said he is logging the feedback and a request for further explanation.

Upcoming kit changes update Gungan Phalanx's Omicron to Territory Wars with reduced values, gate Ezra Bridger (Exile)'s power behind a full Spectre squad with a kit rework, give GL Ahsoka counterattack True damage and Blind immunity, and restrict Merrin's Omicron to matches without Galactic Legends. Relic and Omicron investments on affected units will be reset and refunded.

A May the 4th celebration includes daily rewards, a web store calendar, a large inbox gift with shards, omicrons, zetas, and credits. Special crystal deals, returning and new Lightspeed Bundles, and bonus drop events are also available. A packed schedule of Era Assaults and Assault Battles runs from May 4th to May 18th.

Capital Games announced its 2026 Extra Life charity event series, supporting UC Davis Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. Instead of one long stream, there will be multiple smaller streams throughout the year. Players can donate on Tiltify to receive in-game rewards like portraits, titles, and resources at $25, $50, and $100 donation tiers.

MeatheadMilitia will publish a Q/A Google Doc tomorrow (April 28) where players can submit questions about today's three forum documents. The doc will be posted in the EA forums, and questions about squad arena store, training mode iteration, and tag updates are already queued.

Four new characters are previewed: R5-D4, Zeb Orrelios (New Republic Pilot), Captain Carson Teva, and Snowtrooper Commander. Kit details for each, including abilities, synergies, and unique mechanics, are provided.