The Old Republic Receives “Digging Deeper” Update

BioWare has released a new update for Star Wars: The Old Republic as the game got the “Digging Deeper” update today. Along with an expansion into the storyline, you’ll also get a new 8-player operation, a new daily area to visit, and a new nightlife event for you to enjoy. You can read more about the 7.1 patch here, as we have the main bullet points below.

• Story Update: Digging Deeper – Discover new secrets about the motivation behind Darth Malgus’s mysterious plans and learn the fate of Sa’har Kateen, the Jedi Padawan Malgus dueled in the ancient ruins of Elom.
• R-4 Anomaly Operation – In this new 8-player Operation, players take on an obscure Sith cult set on harvesting technology from an ancient weapon of terrifying power. This new operation is available in Story Mode and Veteran Mode to all characters at level 80. Look for it in the Activity Finder window! The following can be obtained from this Operation:
  • Virulent Armor Sets
  • Hazardous Armor Sets
  • Bosses and R-4 Anomaly Operation Decorations
  • Item Rating 340 gear in Veteran Mode
• Manaan Daily Area – Travel to Manaan for two new, faction-based storylines and repeatable Missions. To access these Star Wars Missions, characters must have completed the Onslaught and Legacy of the Sith expansions. Manaan Daily Area Missions will be available on the Daily Missions Terminal on Manaan or in the Activity Finder window. Like other Daily Areas, Manaan will offer several new rewards. To earn them you’ll need to reach the appropriate reputation rank with your respective faction by completing Daily and Weekly Missions. Each faction has a vendor in their base who sells items, including:
  • Firaxan Weapon Sets
  • Manaan Defender and Nightlight Armor Sets
  • Cerulean Turtle Minipet
  • Manaan-inspired Stronghold Decorations
• Four new Tacticals – With this new update, new Tacticals are now available at the vendors in the Supplies section of each Fleet. More information in this Star Wars: The Old Republic forum post: 7.1 Balance Changes and Plan.
  • Bodyguard Mercenary / Combat Medic Commando: Kolto Vapors
  • Carnage Marauder / Combat Sentinel: Shard of Mortis
  • Arsenal Mercenary / Gunnery Commando: Gyroscopic Stabilizers
  • Innovative Ordnance Mercenary / Assault Specialist Commando: Magnetic Resonance
• Power Increase – New Items Ratings of gear have been added to Upgrade Vendors on the Fleet. Players can now upgrade to Item Rating 330 by completing Conquests, Flashpoints, and Legacy Operations.
• Improved Player Experience – In addition to the new content listed above, this update also includes Class balance changes, improvements to the Character window, and customizable subtitles and Combat Styles Icon Color Selection Wheel.
• Nar Shaddaa Nightlife 2022 – The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event is back from August 2nd at 12:00 PM UTC until September 13th at 12:00 PM UTC. For this new edition, we’re introducing new rewards inspired by last year’s High Roller Shades and more!