7.4 Content on the Public Test Server

[JackieKo]

Hello everyone!

The Public Test server is now open for you all to check out the content coming in Game Update 7.4. Note that the content surrounding narrative or the storylines are blocked so there aren’t any spoilers! 

For this iteration of testing, we would like feedback on the following: 

• FR3-D0M World Boss
• Kessan’s Landing Daily Area Missions
• Gearing Changes

The GTN Overhaul is not ready to be tested during this PTS phase. Auctions cannot be created on the GTN, so players should not be testing this feature until we release another PTS patch. When the GTN is ready, we will update the forums and social channels. 

Please be sure to keep respective feedback in the linked threads above so we can go through each thread and capture as much information as possible. 

How to get into the PTS

First, if you’ve never hopped onto the PTS, be sure to read the instructions on how to download the server here. This will guide you through installation via the launcher and Steam.

How to get your character set up for PTS

If you DON’T use character copy and create a new one: 

• There are NPCs on each starter planet that will transport you to Kessan’s Landing
• After traveling to the new area, you should see Level Boost NPCs that will boost your character to level 80 and grant you 318 gear. 

If you go the character copy route, go forth and explore to your heart’s content. 

What to expect for PTS until 7.4 launch

We intend on having at least one other iteration of 7.4 PTS to be made available for you all so you can see the changes made to the GTN. For this initial round, players should note that this is not a completely polished build; there may be things such as incomplete art assets or map inaccuracies that they may see.  

Lastly, before checking out the PTS, be sure to read and/or bookmark the known issues thread. This will be updated over time. 

I’ll keep you all posted on any server updates. 

Thanks all!
 

[JackieKo]

Hi everyone, 

We're working on getting another iteration of PTS out today! We'll let you know when it goes live. In the meantime, please check out Joe's GTN thread here and use that space to offer feedback when you've had some time testing out the GTN. 

Thanks!  

 

[JackieKo]

Hi again, 

A new PTS build has been pushed and is now live. Please continue to use the above linked threads to leave feedback on 7.4 content!

I also did see a request for the 7.4 class balance changes. They are listed below: 

Sniper / Gunslinger

• Engineering / Saboteur
  • Reduced the critical damage bonus given to Explosive Probe / Explosive Charge from the Lazer Targeting / Sequential Targeting mod to 20% (from 25%).

Juggernaut / Guardian

• Vengeance / Vigilance
  • Removing the cooldown reduction from Major Fracture / Cauterizing Brand
  • Fixed an issue with Deep Cuts where it wasn't properly increasing periodic damage critical hit chance

Powertech / Vanguard

• Pyrotech / Plasmatech
  • Superheated Fuel now increases Flame attack critical chance and critical hit damage by 25%.

Please note that these are the changes that will be going live with 7.4 and we will not be making additional balance adjustments until a later patch. 

Thanks all! 

[JackieKo]

Hi everyone, 

We have pushed a new build for 7.4 on the PTS. Please review the updated known issues list and the changelog to see the updates that went into this build. I'll keep you all posted on further updates. 

Thanks!

[JackieKo]

Hi everyone, 

During tomorrow's maintenance, we will be taking down the PTS. We will not be reopening it as we will be working on polishing up 7.4. That said, I'll get a high level overview post together to let you all know what's being worked on until 7.4 launch. This will not be a comprehensive list as we'll save that for the full patch notes, but this should give you a glimpse into what we are working after getting feedback from PTS testing. 

Thanks!