As announced in the 7.6 Public Test Server (PTS) video that was published last week, two new features will be coming to the PTS over the coming weeks. Below are all the details on the roll out schedule and the incentives tied to each.
Dynamic Encounters
Dynamic Encounters are coming to SWTOR in 7.6! As players explore Hoth and Tatooine, they'll notice a new type of Mission popping up on the map. Dynamic Encounters offer a variety of new adventures for players to experience, from rounding up escaped Bantha calves at the spaceport to defeating dangerous bosses or even helping a down-on-its-luck cantina band get back on the road. There are tons of Dynamic Encounters, and which missions are available will cycle throughout the day, giving these iconic planets brand new life.
In addition to these planetary Dynamic Encounters, players can participate in Hidden Chain Invasion Encounters. Heta Kol's forces are growing bold, staging assaults across several planets to secure resources for the Hidden Chain. These special Dynamic Encounters will only be available for a limited time as the Hidden Chain threatens the galaxy, so players will want to jump in and call upon their allies to help thwart their plans!
Dynamic Encounters can be played solo or in a group, and completing them will net players unique rewards and achievements, giving everyone a great reason to discover these planets all over again.
This feature debuts with PTS starting today!
Propagator Core XR-53
The second feature that players got a sneak peek of last week is info on the new lair boss, the Propagator Core XR-53, and its level design. XR-53 can be found on Ilum as it was once a part of the Emperor’s Fortress that crashed during the Battle of Ilum. This feature will debut in Story Mode next week with Veteran to follow at a later time.
(New boss encounter level design on Ilum)
PTS Incentives
As mentioned in the 7.6 PTS video, we are bringing back previously released PTS incentives and a few new ones! Here is the breakdown on what players need to do in order to obtain past and new incentives!
Dynamic Encounter Incentives
To earn the Cutting Edge Title and Kai Zykken’s MK-85 Log Mount, players must:
- Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with a Republic character on Tatooine
- Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with a Republic character on Hoth
To earn the Strike Team Hero Title and Kai Zykken’s MK-90 Holo-Log Mount, players must:
- Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with an Imperial character on Tatooine
- Complete 25 Dynamic Encounters with an Imperial character on Hoth
Completing all of the Dynamic Encounters achievements above will grant players the B1-SAL mini pet droid! Along with this Andor inspired pet, players will also receive the following titles:
- First Line of Defense
- Strike Team Specialist
- Strike Team Commander
- Led the Charge
Lair Boss Incentives
To earn the First of Many Title, players must:
- Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Story Mode
To earn the First Among Veterans, players must:
- Defeat the Propagator Core XR-53 on Veteran Mode
Players will be able to keep track of their progress as they unlock PTS Achievements, however, note that these incentives will be granted at 7.6 launch.
(B1-SAL mini pet, inspired by Andor)
When will the PTS open?
The PTS is open now and players can get a first look into Dynamic Encounters today! Story Mode for XR-53 will be released next week with Veteran to follow in the weeks after. As always, the PTS sub-forums will be the space where we will be gathering feedback on these two new features.
Eric Musco announced in the PTS video that we will also be hosting a livestream going over all of the features coming in 7.6 in November. It will be at this time that more content will be released on the PTS for players to check out.
In short, players will have more than a month to experience new content and obtain the PTS incentives.
To get started on the PTS and to leave feedback, read here.
*PTS is only available for Subscribers.
*PTS is only available in EN