{"id":24804,"date":"2022-07-28T12:30:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T19:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/?p=24804"},"modified":"2023-05-11T10:39:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T17:39:04","slug":"swtor-developer-livestream-about-whats-coming-up-in-7-1-on-august-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/swtor-developer-livestream-about-whats-coming-up-in-7-1-on-august-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SWTOR Developer Livestream about what&#8217;s coming up in 7.1 on August 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you miss the Developer livestream about 7.1, coming on August 2nd? Got you covered!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/videos\/1545446777\">Official Recording<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SWTOR\/status\/1552724819275354112\">Official Twitter Thread<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swtorista\/status\/1552714761325854720\">Swtorista Coverage Twitter Thread<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FREE CODE:<\/strong> LotSofMalgus <a href=\"https:\/\/swtor.com\/redeem-code\">https:\/\/swtor.com\/redeem-code<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stream kicks off with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0Charles Boyd, soon to be moving on, and Jackie the Community Manager.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxbBdqUEAAhA3s.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You are without a doubt one of the best people I&#8217;ve ever worked with.&#8221; Jackie shares some sweet sentiments with Charles Boyd on the livestream.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NEW FREE\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0STUFF!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Darth Malgus Stronghold Decoration<br \/>\n\u2022 Code: LotSMalgus<br \/>\n\u2022 Redeem at:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/swtor.com\/redeem-code\">(swtor.com\/redeem-code)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxbufXUsAMkOrS.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Ruhl, Narrative Director and Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, Lead Writer talk about Digging Deeper, go back to Elom with task force nova or hand of the empire to investigate what Malgus was trying to find or do on Elom, to try and figure out what his plan was.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxcIEHUcAETpmI.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also see more of Sahar and talk to Malgus and see what he has planned for the galaxy in Digging Deeper in 7.1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxcUBbUcAAJpqA.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We got a teaser video about walking up to Malgus to speak to him in his prison!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxcgX0VEAA8YO5.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Manaan will have two new storylines, one Imperial, one Republic, where you&#8217;ll be either cautiously optimistically aligning with the Republic\/Manaan, or joining in on the Empire who has taken over the surface of Manaan.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxc7XyUEAE1MUw.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All this takes place during a Selkath Isolationist Revolt, in a really cool underwater environment.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxdNmCUUAIotwx.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Minn Ishkah is the Republic Ambassador, a new character.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxdXkQVsAEdU1c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Captain Wo is the Selkath represtative, who puts the needs of the Selkath first. You may have met them already!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxdg7cUsAAy1uA.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Imperial representative, tied with with Darth Xarion!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxdqFyVsAAgpAn.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new R-4 Anomaly operation story was teased as well!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxdz5OVUAEBWRo.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new Operation, R-4, will have 4 bosses, for 8 players, in both Story and Veteran mode.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxeLP9UcAAs8lM.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh cool! If you play this in Veteran mode, everyone gets a guaranteed decoration.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxeYucUYAENb5K.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the third boss and its deco. Jokes about the deco not being a statue.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0They brought the horror creep to the deco instead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxeifiVEAAp1XT.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lady Dominique is the final boss. &#8220;big step on me energy&#8221; lol.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0Shoutout the to players on the PTS who sent in feedback and VODS to help build R-4.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxezW6UEAABoO6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Wings of Nihrot are a RARE DROP from Lord Kanoth.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxfIcAVsAAa6ig.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A lot of love went in the WFX and Visuals for this operation.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxfSXbUEAAzs30.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So the players could understand what was happening, and mechanics were visible without overwhelming the player.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0(I saw a lot of these improvements happening on iterations of the test server!)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxfeHjUEAgsDMb.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They showed off the floor hazards in the first boss as an example.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxfmfWUEAAgUTF.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>WATCH YOUR FEET! lol.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0Second boss.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxft46VEAI1Eo1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Showing off more of the &#8220;visual communications&#8221; in Lady Dominique.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The devs wanted to balance immersion and understanding to complete the encounter for the visual effects.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Respect the Mechanics&#8221;!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxfzDEVsAEgJfV.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UI\/UX Updates.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxgEqFUYAAUHw3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Character Outfitter now has the zoom, spin etc, like the preview window, and the outfits are easier to browse through.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a07.1<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxgPBEVsAAgDGm.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Combat Styles Icon Color Selection Wheel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Classic, pre-7.0 options<br \/>\n&#8211; Colorblind mode, protanopia or deuteranopia preset<br \/>\n&#8211; Or custom, pick what you want or need<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxgYXhVUAAiBeX.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chat Window size customization!!! in 7.1 for more accessibility\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxgu-nUcAEIJD_.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Subtitle Customization! Size increase customization and color customization! You can mkae it even bigger than this screenshot.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxg55DUIAEiQE-.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Talking for Gearing and 7.0s gearing and item-rating.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxhCvRUEAAXvTl.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Showing off what you&#8217;ll now be able to upgrade your gear to in 7.1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>So everyone across the board will be able to upgrade the &#8216;ceiling&#8217; of what you can get, whether you&#8217;re a solo player or ops player.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxhOMAVsAIOQtF.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and of course these which we had seen on the forums\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxhdWEVsAAnxLa.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Showing off the new rewards.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0Don&#8217;t forget you need to finish Legacy of the Sith (Manaan\/Elom) to start the Manaan Dailies.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxhucmUsAEX6am.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Previews of some of the new Manaan daily reward weapons.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0Here&#8217;s our guide so far!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxiF9IVUAAzDFD.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some more manaan rewards &#8211; TURTLE!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxiKB3UsAARr_z.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the Manaan Decos.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxiQvrUsAEpVbA.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New Rewards previews\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxiWDwUsAABvcx.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New Cartel weapons coming up, more on the way too\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxib3GUUAI00Qt.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New armors in 7.1 cartel market\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxikMBUYAE4v_d.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New Nar Shaddaa Nightlife rewards weapons and changes to the way they work too\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxipG8VEAAh7UT.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh! Nar Shaddaa Nightlife is dropping August 2, 2022 with 7.1\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0surprise!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxiyg0UcAEnm8A.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Summary of everything coming in 7.1 covered in the livestream\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxi6N8UIAAmar3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve probably done streams for ten years together.&#8221; &#8211; Eric Musco about Charles Boyd, reminiscing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxjC83VQAAfIdW.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Charles Boyd talks about the future of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 revamps to pvp<br \/>\n\u2022 improvements to outfitter<br \/>\n\u2022 whole new planet, completely new to Star Wars galaxy called Arunich (sp?) after 7.1<br \/>\n\u2022 after that more of everything<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As Malgus says, this is only the beginning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxjlosVsAAaxE4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Charles says thank you to the team and the player base, and says it means so much to him.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWTOR?src=hash\">#SWTOR<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;I can&#8217;t thank you enough, from the bottom of my heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/FYxkQhuVEAAXAyS.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you miss the Developer livestream about 7.1, coming on August 2nd? 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