Game Update 7.1.1

[hiiamhere]

I noticed in the patch notes that there is a fix for Vuk Dimitrius being made “friendly” to Republic players. However, as this video shows 

https://youtu.be/dyE05aC2ma0

he is not the only hostile mission giver on Tatooine. Are these two people, Specialist Zahn and Commander Marcus, going to be fixed at the same time?

Edited October 18, 2022 by hiiamhere

[Swook]

Well Im sad there is nothing new for the game but Im happy for players that never had access to the CE vendors can now finally have access to the CE vendors. The wait has been too long for them. I had access to the CE vendors since day one. I had many players asking me about where to get the imp trooper armor and was so sad they could not get the armor, so Cheers everyone that that never had access to the CE vendors.

[CEOofNEI]

On 9/22/2022 at 10:40 PM, JackieKo said:

Hi everyone,

 

We wanted to give you a snapshot overview of the next update that’s coming, Game Update 7.1.1, which is currently targeting a Fall 2022 release:

 

• Galactic Seasons 3! We will have more details available at a later time, but we can share that this upcoming season is Galactic Gaming themed.
• Feast of Prosperity Event returns with new rewards
• Features for Outfitter for ability to name and favorite outfits
• Conquest objectives for the Manaan Daily Area
• Class balance changes (see below for more details)

 

It’s important to note that this release could change in terms of timeline and the above content includes what is currently slated for this update at the time of this post.

 

I know that many of you were wondering about the release of Galactic Seasons 3 in particular, and I’m happy to share that its release is targeted for this upcoming update. We’re looking forward to sharing additional details soon, so be on the lookout for more info soon!

 

As stated in an earlier dev post, there will not be a phase of PTS for this update, however, please see the 7.1.1 Balance post that Chris Durel created that offers more insights into our plans for class balance changes. If you have any feedback, we encourage you to share your thoughts in the linked thread.

 

We also have seen the feedback players have provided for the R-4 bosses. The team is focusing on making adjustments to the following for 7.1.1:

 

• Reducing IP-CPT’s health on Veteran so the DPS check isn’t as demanding
• Adjusting the difficulty in the Overgrown Hallways to be less deadly in Story Mode
• Reduce Lady Dominique’s health slightly in Story Mode
• Damage from Nihrot is no longer reflectable
• Nihrot suppression grenades should no longer get caught up in the ceiling tentacles
• The issues some players are experiencing with IP-CPT falling into the floor

 

While these seem to be the most common reports we are seeing for the bosses, we do welcome additional feedback. If you are reporting difficulty you are experiencing with any of the R-4 bosses, please also include details of the gear you are using.

 

Lastly, access to the Collector’s Edition vendor has been highly requested over the years, so we are creating a path for players to access this vendor with the purchase of an access pass that can be obtained from the Cartel Market. Once the item is consumed, it will unlock the ability to speak to the CE vendor, grant access to the VIP area where the vendor is located, and it will unlock account-wide. Below are the items that are available on the vendor:

 

• 7 companion customizations (Ashara Zavros, 3x Deshade, Kaliyo Djannis, Mako, Vette)
• 5 pieces of the Imperial Trooper armor set
• 4 Dye Modules
• 3 Pets
• 2 Statue stronghold decorations
• 1 'Scanner' helmet

 

We will share more details about Game Update 7.1.1 in future forum posts and articles, so stay tuned for more!

 

Jackie

 

so why the frack did i buy CE game and paid dollars for something that now everyone can get ...or am i missing something 

Edited October 18, 2022 by CEOofNEI

[Nee-Elder]

1 minute ago, CEOofNEI said:

so why the frack did i buy CE game and paid dollars for something that now everyone can get ...or am i missing something 

Because  10+ years ago BioWare said this: https://forums.swtor.com/topic/925406-collector-edition-vendor-access-is-a-slap-to-collectors/?do=findComment&comment=9724318  ....and then never umm delivered.

[SteveTheCynic]

1 hour ago, CEOofNEI said:

so why the frack did i buy CE game and paid dollars for something that now everyone can get ...or am i missing something 

Presumably because you bought it ten years ago(1), and that's more than long enough for there to be an alternative way to get the digital goodies.

Feel reassured that you can still show off having the Darth Malgus statue and the Gnost-Dural journal thingy, which people who buy the new thing cannot.

(1) I bought it myself back in ... well ... February 2020.  I'm actually glad that SWTOR has finally unbent and allowed people to get access to the digital goodies, although I'm slightly disappointed that it's "just" for CCs, and not actual cash money like the Digital Upgrade is.

[Pallais]

On 10/18/2022 at 2:14 PM, CEOofNEI said:

so why the frack did i buy CE game and paid dollars for something that now everyone can get ...or am i missing something 

Because we got a number of physical items, including the often wanted Malgus statue and still have the in-game pet?

People are still paying for that CE Vendor unlock. The unlock can't be sold or traded, so there is a cost to accessing a vendor that, well I hate to tell you, hasn't been updated significantly in 10 years. If you haven't gotten your value from that vendor by now you never will.

[PinkFiend]

On 10/18/2022 at 3:14 PM, CEOofNEI said:

so why the frack did i buy CE game and paid dollars for something that now everyone can get ...or am i missing something 

It was 10 years ago. And no, not everyone will get it because it costs 2000cc

[OlBuzzard]

On 9/22/2022 at 10:15 PM, casirabit said:

 

It would depend on the items you can get with your tokens. I still have fifteen tokens from the last one. Why? Because I have all the companions and there is nothing on the vendor that I need or want. I also have both strongholds so what is the sense of having tokens you can't spend? They forget that there are some people that already have most of the items they place on the vendor so the tokens I cannot use so I can't get any more unless I spend them and spend them on what?

Agreed!!

My own $.02 for today:

** Poorly named theme for GS-3 (and poor content level to go with it)  STRIKE ONE

** What stuff can we get for the tokens??  [/shrugs with disappointment]  STRIKE TWO !!!

** FREE STUFF ??? (Some see as a controversial call) Hmmmmm!

[/scratches head] ...  Ya know... this is starting to get REALLY old!  Same old stuff ... new wrapper!

UGH!

I'm really struggling trying to find a positive point to land on!

... Waiter!!  OH Waiter!!  I'm ready for that slice of cake and pot of Dark Rifle about right now!!

[Addictress]

I haven't noticed a thing. I'm still moving through some of the class stories, and on my elite level 80 main, I'm still just chugging away at daily heroics to fill out my Remnant armor sets.