SWGReturns
Classic Pre-CU and NGE
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Legal Disclaimer

SWGReturns and SWG Talon have merged.

Together we bring you both the original Pre-CU sandbox and the NGE New Game Enhancements experience. One community, two galaxies.

This is an unofficial, fan-made server. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Sony Online Entertainment, Daybreak Game Company, LucasArts, or Disney. Star Wars Galaxies is the intellectual property of its respective owners.

This server is run by fans, for fans, on a non-profit basis. No money is charged for access to the game itself.

You must own the original game.

By accessing this server you confirm that you legally own or have owned a copy of Star Wars Galaxies.

By clicking "I Accept" you agree that:

Two galaxies. One community.

Return to the Galaxies

Choose the classic Pre-CU Core3 sandbox or the NGE Jump to Lightspeed experience. Download the launcher, register your account, and join the SWGReturns community.

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Bounty hunter network

Targets Are Moving

Cached bounty feeds update from the game servers, giving hunters a public contract board without hammering the databases.

Priority contracts

Bounty Hunters Wanted

Track known marks, last reported planets, payouts, hunter rankings, and recent claims from the Core3 bounty network. Pick a target, get in game, and make the galaxy nervous.

--active contracts
--total credits
--kills today
Choose your era

Two Ways to Play

Core3 Pre-CU

Classic sandbox progression, profession-based builds, Jedi village unlock, player economy, custom loot, and expanded planets.

NGE JTL

Jump to Lightspeed, class-based combat, space gameplay, expanded playable species, events, and active development.

Shared Community

One SWGReturns network with Discord support, launcher updates, guides, events, and community tools across both galaxies.

Server features

Built for Returning Players

Core3 Main

  • Village Jedi Unlock: nine trials toward Knighthood.
  • Two Jedi Trees: Light Side and Dark Side progression.
  • Padawan, Knight, Master, and Elder progression paths.
  • Force Ranking System endgame.
  • Core3 combatFifth generation lightsabers and expanded combat rewards.
  • Custom loot, rare armor sets, schematics, extra planets, improved slicing, and a 200 item cap.

NGE Main

  • Space combatJump to Lightspeed space combat with pilot progression.
  • Playable speciesExpanded playable species including Chiss, Nautolan, Nightsister, and more.
  • Class-based NGE combat with all core professions.
  • Custom content additions, balance improvements, and regular events.
  • Dedicated staff keeping the galaxy active.

New to NGE? Head to Naboo - Theed and type /who in-game. Look for Jack Straw for help getting started.

Support the galaxy

Keep the Servers Running

SWGReturns is free to play. Community support helps cover hosting and service costs for the Pre-CU and NGE servers.

Get started

Launcher First

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Download the Launcher

The launcher handles patches, updates, and configuration.

Download Launcher

You need a legal SWG client install.

Launcher updates

Patch Notes

These pages are built for the game launcher, so you can update the content without changing the launcher itself.

Core3 Patch Notes

Latest Core3 launcher-visible update log.

Open Core3 Notes
  • 13th July 2026: Armour, weapons, clothing, and professions added to the new species.

NGE Patch Notes

Latest NGE launcher-visible update log.

Open NGE Notes
  • 13th July 2026: Armour, weapons, clothing, and professions added to the new species.
Community

Join the Cantina

Announcements, support, guides, and events live in Discord.

Core3 Discord

Pre-CU support, live updates, events, guides, and community chat.

Join Core3 Discord

NGE Discord

NGE account help, launcher news, server alerts, and the later-era galaxy community.

Join NGE Discord
Chat to AnikenAsk your galactic guide