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Today on the State of the Old Republic Podcast… we’ve reached the end of an era. Game Update 7.9 — Legacy Reborn — is almost here, and with it, the finale of the Legacy of the Sith storyline. It’s been a long trek: from Elom, to Ruhnuk, to Voss, Hutta, Ilum, and more. And now it’s taking us to a world steeped in ancient Sith history. We’re going to Khar Shian.

As they say, when one door closes, another door opens. As Legacy of the Sith ends, the next era is set to begin. I’ll share the first details about 8.0.

And finally, this week, I’ll give you an update on DirectX12, May the 4th, and everything else happening in the Old Republic.

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Joining me on the show today is Samantha Béart, the actor behind the likes of Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, and of course, Darth Nul in Star Wars: The Old Republic.

I’ll talk to her about what it was like bringing Darth Nul to life and some of her other projects, including It Takes a Village and a new game – Fading Echoes.

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This week on the show, there are seven days left in February, which means the February Developer Livestream should be on one of them. We just don’t know which one yet. While we wait to find out, I’ll recap the roadmap for 2026.

Also, this week, Moddable gear is one of SWTOR’s signature features, but does it still have a place in the game? I’ll explore the state of moddable gear.

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This week on the show SWTOR dropped a new patch — and while it looks like your standard bug‑fix update, there are a few changes hiding in there that are pretty impactful. I’ll have the details ahead.

Also, this week, I’ve talked about how adding a new Combat Style is a real possibility for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This week, I’m looking at something bigger: the idea of a brand‑new Class. Is it possible? Sure. But don’t hold your breath.

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This week, I’m diving deep into the Galactic Threads story in Star Wars: The Old Republic. It’s a tale with big ambitions, and I’ll be breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and the moments that really shine. From character arcs to gameplay integration, there’s plenty to unpack.

I explore the threads that tie this story together and why it all matters.

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This week on the show, we’re putting 2025 in the rear‑view mirror and breaking down everything SWTOR delivered — the highs, the lows, and whether it added up to a good year.

Then we shift gears and look ahead to 2026. I’ll walk through what’s on the horizon and share my early predictions for Game Update 8.0.

And finally, even though we have a roadmap for 2026, I’m exploring an alternate timeline — what this year might have looked like if the voice actors' strike had never happened.

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This week on the show, Keith Kanneg delivered is Q4 Executive Producer Letter and 2026 Roadmap. 2026 will be the end of Legacy of Sith, but will it be the beginning of a new expansion or the start of something else? I’ll explore the possibilities ahead.

Star Wars: The Old Republic turned 14 this year. I’ll share my earliest memory and tell you about some of the new rewards you can get this year.

Finally, I’ll tell you about Life Day, Twitch Drops, New Music Tracks, and more things happening in the Old Republic.

Referenced in this episode -

SWTOR Interview with Samantha Beart
Game Maker's Notebook Interview with Gordy Haab

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This week on the show, Game Update 7.8 Pursuit of Ruin goes live. I’ll tell you about Galactic Threads, The Wreckage on Dantooine, PvP Season 9, and everything else in this holiday update.

Also, this week, Galactic Season 9 has a couple of more months to go. I’ll give you an update on how my season is going. Spoiler alert - I’m all done. I’ll give you my thoughts on the flashpoints, rewards, and those enhancers.

Finally, this week, the Subscriber Login event has ended. I got everything I wanted out of it, and hopefully you did too.

In this episode, I referenced a post from Going Commando called Let's Talk About Czerka Combat Enhancers. Be sure to check it and all the great posts from Shintar!