SWGOH news: relic

The May the 4th update introduces Cantina 2.0 with visual and content overhauls for Campaigns and Mods. Era system changes include increased levels, currency, and Relic conversion. Loaned Units will be added to Coliseum, and future updates will bring Overcharge, Era Arena, and a Training Mode replacing Squad Arena.

A suggestion was made to MeatheadMilitia to add Relic 8 (R8) and Relic 9 (R9) materials to the era currency shop. He indicated that he believes he has made this suggestion before and will either check on its status or add it to the list of community suggestions.

A hotfix will address an issue in Conquest where the Relic Level Delta was enabled without its intended Data Disk, which will now be added as a feat reward. It also corrects discrepancies in the Cassian Journey Guide, providing materials to level Dedra from 40 to 45 due to incorrect Tier 1 requirements.

Today's SWGOH update makes IG-90 shards farmable from Cantina Battles 8-A. The update also addresses various character bugs, including issues with Stormtrooper Luke, IG-90, Krennic, Crosshair, Paploo, Satele, Maul (Hate-Fueled), Kleya, Corrupted Translation, Luthen, and Grand Master. Several description updates and Conquest-related fixes are also included.

Developer updates confirm the arrival of R9 in two weeks, a fix for 3v3 GAC Omicron issues in mid-March with reimbursements, a planned redo of the Knightfall event, and compensation for affected Coaxium Heist players.

The Era of Andor introduces Quality of Life changes, including reduced early Era Level requirements for Marquees and temporary removal of high-tier material bundles. Coliseum summoned units will scale based on the highest Era unit and vary by leader. Era Challenges will feature a 4-Feat system, and a roadmap for Cassian Andor (Undercover) progression is provided.

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.

This update addresses several issues including Commander Luke Skywalker's Journey Quest, Coliseum Leaderboard payouts, and the ship tutorial. It also adjusts Relic Amplifier levels for loaned units and enemies in various Journey Guide events, notably for Ahsoka Tano and Hondo Ohnaka.

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.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is introducing a foundational overhaul to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This includes a new seasonal structure called Eras, which isolates new content and units to enhance progression and introduce new game modes like Coliseum and Era Challenges. Significant changes to the Relic economy and Lightspeed Tokens are also part of this update.

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.

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.

Relic Delta is an upcoming system designed to address vertical progression in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. It modifies damage based on the relic level difference between characters. The system will be applied to all relic levels and aims to reward investment, protect new content, and speed up older content. Relic 10 will also be introduced with new Signal Data.

A closed playtest is underway for a new feature internally called "Relic Delta," focusing on how Relic Amplifier levels scale power differentials in matchups. The playtesters will openly discuss their feedback, but cannot stream or record placeholder assets. More details will be shared closer to release.

A hotfix was issued to address an issue where the Era battle did not recognize R9 GL Hondo. An additional run of the event has been scheduled for September 22nd.

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.

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.