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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.

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.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is receiving a major visual and functional refresh including updates to the Cantina interface, campaign restructuring with new battles and rewards, farming node adjustments, and economy changes. Several characters are also becoming farmable for the first time.

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.

Players inquired about the eligibility of newer character eras, specifically Cavalry and Order 66, for Light Side Territory Battle (LSTB) tokens. MeatheadMilitia clarified that existing LSTB tokens will not be updated to include new units, but indicated he would relay feedback to the team regarding player desire for more LSTB opportunities. He also encouraged players to use their current tokens.

Inquisitor Barriss shards are now available from Dark Side Battles 4-C (Hard). Fragmented and Incomplete Signal Data have been added to Guild Events. Several bug fixes and adjustments were also implemented for various characters and game modes.

When asked about timing for the Gungan Phalanx omicron rework, MeatheadMilitia said he would check on it. No release window was given, but the response confirms the rework is still on the team's radar and not silently shelved.

Capital Games investigated 4LOM due to a community report and found three issues. His Override Programming ability references the wrong character, his Territory Battle omicron abilities work outside the game mode, and his Bonus Protection is calculated incorrectly. The team is exploring fixes and will consider balance implications.

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.

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.

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 major update introduces Relics at 4 stars with new star gates for higher Relic tiers, a new consumable called Lightspeed Tokens in five tiers, removal of most unit upgrade gates, reduced unlock stars on many units, and quality of life changes including 50% cheaper leveling and 100x sim.

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.

Today's update includes bug fixes and adjustments. An issue requiring Pao to be deployed in two places at once was resolved, with Hoth Rebel Scout now replacing Pao in a Phase 6 Hoth platoon. Other fixes address description readability, incorrect Territory Battle information, and Scorch's marquee display.

Omega (Fugitive) shards are now available from Dark Side 3-D Hard, replacing Teebo, who moves to Galactic War Shipments. Hunter (Mercenary) is in Chromium Packs and Shipments. The Gungan Phalanx unit has been added to the Accelerated List. Several character abilities received bug fixes and description updates.

Jocasta Nu, a new Galactic Republic Jedi Attacker, is revealed as a Conquest lifter. She transforms into Jocasta Nu (Rifle) and features a new Jedi Vanguard faction tag, along with unique abilities like a rifle throw for a last-ditch effort and setting enemy health to 65.

Batcher, a new Bad Batch character, is revealed with abilities focused on debuffs, offense buffs for her allies, and ignoring enemy taunts and stealth. She will be available via a Marquee Event starting January 28, 2025.

A new Light Side Attacker Droid, Huyang, is introduced as the first Marquee unit of The Era of Apprentices starting November 19, 2024. His kit focuses on buffing Jedi, Light Side Droid, and Spectre allies, with special synergies under a Spectre Galactic Legend leader and in Territory Battles. He can be used with 50R-T Droids or General Syndulla before acquiring GL Ahsoka.

A Q&A clarifies Baylan Skoll's kit, team composition, and unlock. Event cadence is roughly every three months, unlock is at 7-stars, and full shards require completing the battle three times. Answers cover Soldier of Fortune stacking, Leader ability interactions, Mercenary synergies, and several specific ability rulings.

A developer Q&A addresses player questions about Marrok. It clarifies his tags, kit mechanics, mod recommendations, and the utility of his omicron ability. Specific interactions with Purge, percentage-based health damage, and revive mechanics are detailed.