Transmission // 20 August 2026

Galactic Underworld Update

The underworld is at war, the Force is surging, and dangerous new contracts are waiting across the galaxy.

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Faction warfare

Hutt forces will battle both Black Sun and Death Watch.
Black Sun and Death Watch forces will turn their weapons against the Hutts.
Defeating Black Sun and Death Watch can earn Hutt favor, while fighting the Hutts can improve standing with their enemies.
Respected allies may become friendly and assist during nearby battles.
Underworld war parties now appear near settlements, outposts, battle sites, and other locations across numerous worlds.
Faction behavior has been improved so opposing forces identify and engage one another more reliably.

Jedi combat

Player Jedi attacks and Force abilities flow more quickly during PvE combat.
Force powers strike with greater authority against creatures and hostile NPCs.
Force Lightning's lingering flames are now a more serious battlefield threat.
Force Lightning Cone abilities erupt across a true area, improving their performance against clustered enemies.
These improvements do not accelerate NPC Jedi or alter PvP combat.

Weaponsmith discoveries

Alliance Needler, Massassi Guardian, and Sfor Republic designs are now available to Master Weaponsmiths.

DC-15, Proton, Geonosian Drill, LD-1, Massassi Ink, and DP-23 designs have joined the crafting lineup.

Heroic Capacity Scatter, Intimidator, and Renegade pistol designs are ready for skilled craftsmen.

Spice crafting

Crafted spice now provides dramatically stronger positive effects.
Spice effectiveness can benefit from experimentation, giving talented crafters more room to distinguish their products.
Positive effects offer a much longer-lasting experience while benefiting from normal crafting improvements.
Spice has gained greater power, but coming down from it will now linger longer.
Thruster Head now enhances Willpower alongside its established benefits.

Loot and rewards

Enemies defeated by burning, bleeding, poison, Force effects, or other lingering combat damage now recognize the original attacker.
Loot rights, kill credit, experience, pet attribution, and group participation carry through when a lingering effect lands the killing blow.
Static world containers can hold additional useful treasures, including weapons, wearables, attachments, and crystals.
Junk Dealers now purchase a wider range of valuable loot while retaining important item safeguards.

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