Return to the Galaxy
Classic Pre-CU gameplay with expanded content, faster progression, and long-term endgame.
What You Get
Pre-CU Purist Core
Original Pre-CU combat, professions, and pacing — no CU or NGE mechanics.
Expanded Content Library
Full access to CU and NGE-era assets without altering Pre-CU gameplay balance.
Long-Term Progression
Built for longevity: stable economy, meaningful investment, and real endgame goals.
Features
A classic Pre-CU foundation — powered up with expanded planets, custom loot, and serious Jedi progression.
Jedi System: Hologrind → Force Shrine
- Classic pre-Publish 9 inspired unlock path
- Padawan → Journeyman → Master progression
- Force Ranking System (FRS) endgame
- Jedi Elder prestige progression
- No death penalty on Jedi status
5th Gen Lightsabers
- 5th generation sabers supported
- Endgame crafting/loot chase potential
Custom Loot
- Revan's Robes, SWTOR Robes, Star Forge Robes
- More rare drops and rewards
9+ Extra Planets
- Expanded galaxy with 9+ additional planets
- Content expansion without CU/NGE mechanics
Fast XP Rates
- 20× XP solo
- 4.0× XP grouped
Quality of Life
- 200 item cap per character
- Improved loot and drop rates
- Improved slicing functionality
- Junk dealers accept all items
🌟 JEDI UNLOCK GUIDE (Pre-CU)
🔵 Force Sensitive Character Slot (FSCS)
- SWGReturns uses a classic Hologrind-inspired Jedi system.
- Holocrons reveal hidden professions required for Jedi unlock.
- Master all required professions to unlock a Force Sensitive Character Slot.
- Your existing character does NOT become Jedi.
- Log out and create a brand-new Jedi character after unlocking.
- One Jedi character is permitted per account.
🟡 Starting Your Jedi Journey
- New Jedi characters begin as Jedi Padawan.
- Train Lightsaber and Force abilities.
- Craft and customize your own lightsabers.
- Advance through Padawan, Journeyman, and Master ranks.
⚔️ Force Ranking System (FRS)
- After reaching Jedi Master, enter the Force Ranking System.
- Choose the Light Side or Dark Side path.
- Compete for rank, power, and prestige.
- Earn powerful rewards and unique progression.
✨ Jedi Elder
- The ultimate stage of Jedi progression.
- Reserved for the most dedicated Force users.
⚠️ Important
• Jedi unlocks are account-based.
• Only one Jedi per account is allowed.
• No Jedi death penalty.
• Hologrind unlocks a new character slot—not Jedi on your current character.
• FRS progression begins after Jedi Knight.
May the Force be with you.
Getting Started
1️⃣ Download the Launcher
Download and install the SWGReturns launcher.
You'll need a legal SWG client install.
2️⃣ Register Your Account
Register in-game on first login, or via the Discord bot (/register).
3️⃣ Launch & Play
Patch, log in, and enter the galaxy.
- Automatic patching
- Create your character
- Head planetside
Patch Notes
Core Systems
- Pre-CU combat and profession systems preserved
- No CU or NGE mechanics enabled
- Stability and performance improvements
Content & Assets
- All Pre-CU assets enabled
- CU and NGE weapons, armor, vehicles, and decorations added
- Mustafar and Kashyyyk NPCs and content supported
- NGE-era housing deeds and schematics enabled
Quality of Life
- 200 item cap per character
- Improved loot and drop rates
- Improved slicing functionality
- Junk dealers accept all items
Discord
Announcements, patch notes, support, events, and the community hub — all in one place.
✅ Server Updates
- Announcements + downtime notices
- Patch notes and changelogs
#announcements, #patch-notes
🧰 Support & Help
- Launcher help and install fixes
- Account/login troubleshooting
- Report bugs
#support, #help, #bug-reports
🗺️ Guides & Community
- New player questions
- Builds, professions, and Jedi info
- Player economy
#new-players, #guides, #trade
⚔️ PvP, FRS, & Events
- FRS discussion and rank chase
- Event announcements
- Guild recruiting
#pvp, #frs, #events, #recruitment