SWTOR Patch Notes – Update 7.9.1 – “Light and Shadow”

News Date: August 3, 2026 Patch: 7.9.1 News Source

The developers have posted the patch notes for Update 7.9.1! The patch comes out August 4th, but the Galactic Seasons does not start till August 18.

What to expect in Update 7.9.1 in SWTOR!

Game Update 7.9.1 “Light and Shadow”

Highlights

Galactic Season 11 “Light and Shadow” 

Galactic Season 11 “Light and Shadow” will begin August 18th and will operate similarly to Season 10. Rewards from Seasons 2 and 4 will be making their return including their respective companions, Fen Zeil and Amity. New rewards will also be added to the GS11 including customizations for both companions, a new armor, companion compatible mounts, titles, and Stronghold labels.

SWTOR Galactic Seasons Guide and Rewards – Season 11, Light and Shadow!

Cartel Market Offerings

  • A new Accessories tab has been added to Categories in the Cartel Market! All current accessory items will be moved to this category.
  • The following new accessories will be added at 7.9.1 launch:
    • PAL-IV Prosthetic Feet (inspired by the series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord™)
    • PAL-IV Prosthetic Hands
    • PAL-IV Prosthetic Forearms
    • Cyborg Construct MC-9
    • Cyborg Construct MC-10
    • Cyborg Construct AM-7
    • Cyborg Construct RH-6
    • Cyborg Communicator MC-3
    • Cyborg Eyeguard Implant
    • JB-10 Enhanced Sensory Package (Left)
    • JB-10 Enhanced Sensory Package (Right)
    • JB-10 Enhanced Sensory Package
    • JB-6 Visual Enhancement
    • JB-7 Visual Enhancement
    • JB-8 Basic Sensory Package
    • RF-5 Cybernetic Adapter
    • RF-6 Cybernetic Adapter
    • RF-10 Cybernetic Adapter
    • IR-10 Targeting Enhancement
    • IR-6 Targeting Enhancement
    • IR-Targeting Enhancement (Left)
    • IR-Targeting Enhancement (Right)
    • IR-9 Targeting Enhancement
    • IR-10 Targeting Enhancement
    • IR-6 Cybernetic Enhancement
    • MC-9 Eyeguard Package
    • MC-10 Eyeguard Package
    • RF-8 Cybernetic Adapter
    • RF-9 Cybernetic Adapter
  • New Primary Oiled Bronze dyes will also be added to the Cartel Market!

Feast of Prosperity 

Our seasonal fall event returns October 6th and will be active through November 3rd! A new Waiter Droid Customization for C2-N2 and 2V-R8 has been added!

SWTOR Feast of Prosperity Event Guide

Bug Fixes

General 

  • Players can now deselect Legacy Titles in the Character Window.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the page numbers to not reflect the corresponding reward levels in the Galactic Season Login Reward, PvP Season Login Rewards, and PvP Seasons tabs.

Cinematics 

  • [Master’s Enigma: Get to a Shuttle] The player’s default weapon is now shown correctly when they change out of the Trooper disguise.
  • [Jedi Consular Class Story: A Return Home] Fixed a bug that caused Cantina music to play over the cinematic’s music.

Missions

  • [Imperial Agent Class Mission] The World Map for Darth Jadus’s Dreadnought Flagship has been updated with its intended artwork.

Dynamic Encounters

  • [Detention is Over] Fixed an issue that prevented progress from the final step to be shared with nearby group members.

Flashpoints

  • [Ruins of Nul] The rock formation that was floating above the entrance has been removed.
  • [The Red Reaper] The elevator control panel is now interactable, allowing players to board the Sith Dreadnought Red Reaper.

Items

  • The item icon for the Large Wall Safe Decoration has been updated to a crate symbol to indicate that it is decorative and does not have utility functionality.