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Broadsword recently shared new details regarding the upcoming Masters of the Force update for Star Wars: The Old Republic, though an official release date remains unannounced following its initial August reveal.
The upcoming patch is set to introduce the Ryloth homeworld alongside the Galaxy in Chaos plotline. Additional additions comprise expert and classic ventures, new difficulty settings, a three boss operation, a level cap increase to 85, plus assorted class balances and quality improvements.
Developers additionally highlighted the ongoing transition to DX12, noting the user interface has been completely ported with minor visual discrepancies remaining. Upcoming steps involve shader updates, character customization porting, and particle dyeing restoration, with player testing anticipated soon.
Concurrently, the public test server launched phase five of the patch. This phase delivers warzone and arena PvP queues, class balance tweaks for the Commando and Mercenary, and expert ventures for select classes, while gathering user feedback through specific discussion threads.
