Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is a massively-multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from BioWare and EA that came out in December 2011. Since then, the developers have pushed out multiple digital expansions to extend the main storyline and add more content than what was seen on launch day. Here is a detailed list of all expansions for SWTOR in production order.
Note that if you subscribe to SWTOR (free-to-play by default for all players), you instantly gain access to all previous expansions and their content.
Rise of the Hutt Cartel
Release: April 14, 2013
Rise of the Hutt Cartel (RotHC) is SWTOR’s first expansion. It focuses on a conflict between the Republic and Empire fighting for resources on the rich planet of Makeb.
The planet, controlled by the Hutts, is in the middle of a civil war and on the verge of environmental disaster.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Rise of the Hutt Cartel expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 50 to 55).
- Planet Makeb (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Scum and Villainy (new operation/raid encounter).
- Toborro’s Courtyard (new operation/raid encounter).
- Cademimu V Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Hammer Station Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Macrobinoculars (allows players to scan objects in the distance).
- Same-sex romance options for certain characters.
Galactic Starfighter
Release: February 4, 2014
Galactic Starfighter (GSF) is the second digital expansion for SWTOR. While space combat was available at launch in the form of player-versus-environment (PvE) missions using the ships from class storylines, GSF is a massive update that brings dogfighting to the player-versus-player (PvP) side of the game.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Galactic Starfighter expansion:
- Players can now queue up for 12×12 dogfighting matches taking place in space using custom-made ships.
- A brand new user interface is presented for GSF matches.
- Team Deathmatch game mode (kill enemy players).
- Domination game mode (capture and defend objectives).
- Command up to four different types of ships for space combat:
- Scout: High-speed, quickly maneuverable ships with boost abilities, blaster cannons, and rocket pods.
- Strike Fighters: A balance of movement and firepower, these ships are capable of holding their own against starships but are mainly designed for stationary objectives.
- Gunships: Long-distance damage-dealing ships that operate best while remaining hidden.
- Bombers: Heavy damage dealers designed for close encounters with reduced maneuverability.
- Scout: High-speed, quickly maneuverable ships with boost abilities, blaster cannons, and rocket pods.
- Unlock and customize ships using five key component slots.
- Use Crew Members to help man starships, including your Companion characters.
- Spend Fleet Requisitions earned as rewards from GSF matches to upgrade your ship’s firepower and armor.
Galactic Strongholds
Release: October 14, 2014
In the same way that the preceding MMO, Star Wars Galaxies, had player housing, SWTOR’s third digital expansion, Galactic Strongholds, offers similar features to players.
Galactic Strongholds allows the creation of custom in-game homes, called Strongholds for individual players and Capital Ships for Guilds.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Galactic Strongholds expansion:
- Visit your faction’s Fleet to purchase a Stronghold on any of the following planets:
- Coruscant/Dromand Kaas
- Nar Shaddaa
- Tatooine
- Yavin 4
- Manaan
- Umbara
- Rishi
- Alderaan
- Guild Capital Ships are large-scale Strongholds that serve as gathering areas/base of operations for members of guilds.
- Strongholds and Guild Capital Ships can be edited at any time using various Decorations, items unlocked from vendors, achievements, and Cartel Market rewards.
Shadow of Revan
Release: December 9, 2014
Shadow of Revan (SoR) is the fourth digital expansion for SWTOR. It offers players a brand-new storyline featuring a new cast of characters and companions. Also, it sees the mysterious return of Revan, a key antagonist in the single-player RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR).
The story of Shadow of Revan has members of the Republic and Empire making a joint offensive in defeating the Order of Revan and Revan himself, whose ambitions affect everyone in the galaxy.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Shadow of Revan expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 55 to 60).
- Planet Rishi (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Moon Yavin 4 (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Class-exclusive missions (1 for each, total of 8, tying into the primary faction storylines).
- The Ravager (new operation/raid encounter).
- Temple of Sacrifice (new operation/raid encounter).
- Blood Hunt (new flashpoint).
- Battle of Rishi (new flashpoint).
- Assault on Tython Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Korriban Incursion Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Depths of Manaan Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Legacy of the Rakata Hard Mode (new difficulty for flashpoint).
- Disciplines (talent/skill overhaul to the class progression system).
Knights of the Fallen Empire
Release: October 27, 2015
Knights of the Fallen Empire (KotFE) is the fifth digital expansion for SWTOR. It represents a major shift in focus for storytelling in the MMO, returning to the single-player roots of KOTOR. In addition, players will venture to new worlds, meet new companions, and experience a traditional BioWare story with dynamic choices that affect the outcome.
With KotFE, players assume the role of the Outlander, who forges an Alliance between members of the Republic and Empire to face up against the galaxy’s greatest threat: the Eternal Empire.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 60 to 65).
- Revamped leveling system from 1-60.
- Revised primary stats (Strength, Willpower, Cunning, and Aim now fall under Mastery).
- Level Sync (get appropriate mission rewards and experience while grouping with other players).
- Legacy-wide Datacrons (passive bonuses to every character in your Legacy for finding Datacrons).
- New main quest storyline with replayable chapters on three difficulties (Story, Veteran, Master).
- Chapters I-IX (available October 20, 2015)
- Chapter X: Anarchy in Paradise (available February 9, 2016)
- Chapter XI: Disavowed (available March 8, 2016)
- Chapter XII: Visions in the Dark (available April 5, 2016)
- Chapter XIII: Profit and Plunder (available May 3, 2016)
- Chapter XIV: Mandalore’s Revenge (available June 1, 2016)
- Chapter XV: The GEMINI Deception (available June 28, 2016)
- Chapter XVI: The Battle of Odessen (available August 9, 2016)
- Chapters I-IX (available October 20, 2015)
- Planet Odessen (new quests and base of operations for the player).
- New recruitable companions:
- Theron Shan
- Lana Beniko
- Koth Vortena
- Senya Tirall
- Treek (available to all player characters through the Legacy system after completion of the initial questline).
- HK-51 (available to all player characters through the Legacy system after completion of the initial questline).
- 2V-R8
- C2-N2
- Choza Raabat
- “Deadeye” Leyta
- Hemdil Tre
- K’krohl
- Rokuus
- Veeroa Denz
- Bey-wan Aygo
- Darth Marr
- Gryyzak
- Ak’ghal
- Master Ranos
- New Alliance Specialist companions:
- Hylo Visz
- Juvard Illip Oggurobb
- Sana-Rae
Knights of the Eternal Throne
Release: December 2, 2016
Knights of the Eternal Throne (KotET) is the sixth digital expansion for SWTOR. Continuing the single-player-focused storyline in the previous expansion, KotET has the Outlander taking on the forces belonging to Empress Vaylin, the daughter of Valkorian, the Eternal Sith Emperor.
This expansion saw the largest overhaul to the endgame progression system seen up until this point in SWTOR’s history in the form of Galactic Command. In addition, Uprisings are a new form of endgame content for players to participate in and receive various rewards.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 65 to 70).
- New main quest storyline with replayable chapters on three difficulties (Story, Veteran, Master).
- Chapter I: Wrath and Ruin
- Chapter II: Run for the Shadows
- Chapter III: Dark Reunions
- Chapter IV: Where Dreams Die
- Chapter V: Ascension
- Chapter VI: The Dragon’s Maw
- Chapter VII: Into the Void
- Chapter VIII: End Times
- Chapter IX: The Eternal Throne
- Chapter I: Wrath and Ruin
- Galactic Command:
- A new endgame progression system in which players are rewarded with Command Experience Points (CXP) from nearly all activities in the game.
- Acquiring CXP helps level up a player’s Command Rank. Each time a new Command Rank level is reached, players receive rewards in the form of an RNG loot crate (Command Crate).
- Command Crates drop random items, but they include nearly every type of reward in the game, ranging from endgame gear, crafting schematics, reputation items, unique mounts and pets, command tokens, Jawa scraps, empty cosmetic weapons and gear, companion gifts, and chance cubes for Cartel Market items.
- The best item that drops from Command Crates is set-bonus gear, which greatly boosts combat performance when combined with multiple pieces.
- Command Rank level cap is 300, divided into four different tiers, with each tier giving better rewards than the previous:
- Tier I: Levels 1-90
- Tier II: Levels 91-180
- Tier III: Levels 181-299
- Tier IV: Level 300
- A new endgame progression system in which players are rewarded with Command Experience Points (CXP) from nearly all activities in the game.
- Uprisings:
- Four-player group content similar to Flashpoints but shorter in length with larger packs of enemies to fight and generally more challenging encounters.
- Five Uprisings were introduced during Game Update 5.0, including:
- Fractured
- Done and Dusted
- Crimson Fang
- Inferno
- Firefrost
- Four-player group content similar to Flashpoints but shorter in length with larger packs of enemies to fight and generally more challenging encounters.
- Crisis on Umbara (new flashpoint).
- A Traitor Among the Chiss (new flashpoint).
- The Nethema Conspiracy (new flashpoint).
- Gods from the Machine (new operation/raid encounter).
Onslaught
Release: October 22, 2019
Onslaught is the seventh digital expansion for SWTOR. It adds additional story content on two new planets and ditches the RNG-based Galactic Command system in favor of a new endgame progression called Galactic Renown.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Onslaught expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 70 to 75).
- The new main quest storyline returns to the conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire.
- Planet Onderon (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Planet Mek-sha (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Spoils of War:
- A new form of endgame progression that allows players to pick and choose the gear that enhances their personal playstyle
- Tactical items are unique item slots for each class that provide specific bonuses to certain abilities and stats. Players have a choice between several options.
- A new form of endgame progression that allows players to pick and choose the gear that enhances their personal playstyle
- Corellia (new flashpoint).
- Dxun (new operation/raid encounter).
- Nautolan (new playable species/race).
Legacy of the Sith
Release: February 15, 2022
Legacy of the Sith (LotS) is the eighth and current expansion for SWTOR. It offers a new storyline focusing on Darth Malgus that takes place on Manaan, with the Republic and Empire working to secure the planet for their respective factions.
Aside from story, the biggest change implemented in this expansion is none other than Combat Styles. These allow the same character to swap between multiple Advanced Classes on the fly once unlocked.
Below is an overview of the new features introduced at the launch of the Legacy of the Sith expansion:
- Level cap increased (from 75 to 80).
- The new main quest storyline with Darth Malgus as the central character.
- Planet Manaan (new storyline, daily missions, and rewards).
- Combat Styles:
- In the past, players were limited to swapping between various disciplines associated with the Advanced Class they chose for their characters at level 10. Combat Styles removes these restrictions, allowing characters to instantly switch between Advanced Classes with their respective discipline options at will.
- As long as your base character class wields the same weapon type, you can switch to a Combat Style belonging to an entirely different Advanced Class (e.g., a Sith Juggernaut can switch to Sith Sorcerer, as both wield lightsabers).
- Combat Styles allow swapping to different Advanced Classes of opposite factions because of the weapon rule (e.g., a Commando can switch to Powertech).
- Your base character class from the moment of creation decides the storyline you will play from 1-50, but you can enjoy the story of the Smuggler with the combat and abilities of an Imperial Agent, for instance.
- In the past, players were limited to swapping between various disciplines associated with the Advanced Class they chose for their characters at level 10. Combat Styles removes these restrictions, allowing characters to instantly switch between Advanced Classes with their respective discipline options at will.
- Loadouts:
- Save your character’s gear/appearance customizations, talent/discipline choices, ability bars, user interface options, and Combat Styles using Loadouts.
- Swap between Loadouts instantly.
- Save your character’s gear/appearance customizations, talent/discipline choices, ability bars, user interface options, and Combat Styles using Loadouts.
- Elom (new flashpoint).