Recent posts from the SWGOH community summarized for quick reading. Source links to Reddit, Capital Games developer accounts, and Discord channels are always preserved on each item.
A hotfix was released on January 23, 2025, to address an issue where Omega (Fugitive) and Batcher were not being defeated when starting a second battle Captive and without allies, which was contrary to their intended mechanics. The fix adds a check at the start of battle to prevent this.
This update introduces Batcher's kit and makes Huyang farmable from Light Side 3-F Hard. STAP is now an accelerated character. Adjustments were made to the Naboo Raid, and several bug fixes were implemented, including one for GL Ahsoka's Defiant Resolve.
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 hotfix is deploying to address an issue with the Tier 1 Omega Marquee Quest. Players who were previously stuck on this tier should no longer experience the problem after the server release.
An interaction between Darth Nihilus and Omega (Fugitive) has been reported by players. The development team will investigate this interaction.
Capital Games has posted a two-question player survey. The survey asks about desired future factions and roles for new characters. Player input is requested to help guide future character development.
A hotfix will be implemented to address three issues: the Cad Bane character quest, missing Jango Fett art on a Geonosis Dark Side node, and incorrect milestones for the first four Episode Track milestones.
Capital Games acknowledges an issue with the first four milestone track point requirements. All level 85 players will receive Episode Points in a future server push to compensate for this.
Adjustments have been made to the Naboo Raid. The Command Droid's special ability now starts on cooldown, with its cooldown reduced to 2 turns. The Command Droid can no longer gain bonus turns from the Charged modifier, and a status effect now tracks its special ability cooldown.
This update introduces the kit for Omega (Fugitive) and information on the Era of the Cavalry. Padawan Sabine's shards are now farmable from Dark Side 6-E Hard. Several bug fixes were implemented, and two known issues with Hondo and Omega's leader ability were noted for a future fix.
A new Omega (Fugitive) unit is announced for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, available via Marquee on January 14. This Light Side Support and Leader character introduces new Bad Batch squad mechanics including Captive and Rescue. Her kit focuses on timing and strategic ability use to maximize benefits.
The Era of the Cavalry begins January 14th, introducing Omega (Fugitive) and Batcher. Episode 1 offers shards for these characters through the Episode Pass and Episode Shipments, alongside other specific character shards and required characters for quests. Reward tracks for both free and premium pass tiers are detailed.
Capital Games announced an Extra Life stream for December 20th, starting at 10 AM PT, to support UC Davis Children's Hospital. Players can donate through exclusive packs, watch the stream on Twitch, and share the event to help surpass last year's $50,000 fundraising total. Donors should include their ally code to receive rewards.
The January 2025 event calendar for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has been revealed, featuring Omega Events for various factions, multiple Galactic Challenges, Assault Battles, Fleet Mastery events, and Territory Wars/Battles. Specific dates for Credit Heist, Contraband Cargo, and Droid Smuggling are also listed.
A hotfix was deployed on December 17. It addresses an issue where Scythe did not apply Marked to Imperial TIE Fighters. The hotfix also resolves a performance issue impacting devices and PCs.
Datacron Set 19 is introduced, detailing new stat ranges for Tiers 1-2, 4-5, and 7-8. It includes new alignment bonuses for Dark Side and Light Side, as well as faction bonuses for Unaligned Force Users, Rebels, Imperial Troopers, and Tuskens. Specific character abilities are also detailed for several individuals, including Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano, Commander Luke Skywalker, and various Imperial Troopers and Tuskens.
A make good is being distributed to players affected by an issue where Coaxium was not awarded from the Finalizer LSB bundle. Affected players will receive 2500 Coaxium, directly applied to Kessel Run progress.
Today's update announces the new Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano, Datacron set 19, a new monthly calendar, and changes to the Hyperdrive Bundle. It also fixes multiple bugs, including issues with The Scimitar, Master Qui-Gon, General Syndulla, and Queen Amidala. Bo-Katan (Mand'alor)'s Journey Guide is now permanently available.
Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano has been revealed as a Tank unit with a kit focused on extra turns, punishing enemies, and unique mechanics like Exile and Reunite. Her event will be permanent, and her abilities are detailed.
Capital Games announced an Extra Life charity stream for UC Davis Children's Hospital on December 20th. Players can donate for individual rewards or contribute to community goals that unlock in-game events and gifts, planned for early February. Donations require an ally code to identify players for rewards.