The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of The final unit of our Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary character – Starkiller. He has landed on the holotables with the force of a Star Destroyer being yanked from the sky! Below, we take a dive into the motivations and inspirations our developers drew from while creating the kit for this fan-favorite Star Wars: The Force Unleashed character. For more info and insights from the devs on this character, check out this interview with CubsFan Han: UNIT NAME: StarkillerALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Dark Side, Attacker, Unaligned Force UserA powerful Dark Side Force User whose inner conflict lifts up other Force Users. ABILITIES: Basic: IMBUED LIGHTSABER STRIKE FINAL TEXT (ZETA): Deal Physical damage to target enemy twice. If it’s Starkiller’s turn, inflict Shock for 1 turn to target enemy and deal Physical damage to all other enemies, which can’t be countered. Unleashed: Reduce Special ability cooldowns by 1…

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Dash Rendar. The beloved train-hopping, shoulder-pad adorned hero of legendary lore is ready to lead a motley crew of Scoundrels into the Grand Arena gauntlet! Below, we take a deep dive into the developers’ motivations and inspirations while creating the kit for this fan-favorite Shadows of the Empire character. UNIT NAME: Dash RendarALIGNMENT: Light SideCATEGORIES: Light Side, Support, Leader, ScoundrelCharismatic Scoundrel Leader who gives Scoundrel allies Prepared. ABILITIES: Basic: FEARLESS ADVANCE FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage 3 times to target enemy. For each critical hit, call another random Prepared ally to assist, dealing 75% less damage (limit once per ally). Special 1: STOP RIGHT THERE! (Cooldown 2) FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to target enemy and dispel all buffs on them. Then, Stun them for 1 turn. This attack deals 20% more damage for each buff dispelled….

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The guys over at Capital games are excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm with five characters from Star Wars Legends. These units will be released in a series of four Marquee events and culminating in a special Legacy event for Starkiller! The first unit required for Starkiller’s Legacy event is Dash Rendar. Dash Rendar This Scoundrel might be best known for the hefty 19-96 Kinetic Absorption Panels on his shoulders but Dash has done everything from training to be an officer at the Imperial Academy when he was younger to becoming a master pilot while exploring the Outer Rim of the galaxy to even helping the Rebellion overthrow the Empire. As a Scoundrel leader, Dash enhances his squad when they have the Prepared buff. His Leader ability, Prepared for Anything, grants his Scoundrel allies additional bonuses based on their role while they have Prepared, and while in Grand…

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Here is the read ahead for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heries for October 2021. Sorry we are a bit late with this, but it is still worth a read: In this Road Ahead we are going to cover a number of upcoming changes for Galaxy of Heroes over the next several months. Our next Title Update is almost here (rolling out later today as a matter of fact) and with it brings a number of big changes to Galaxy of Heroes such as the start of Phase 1 of the Gear changes, Conquest 10, Mode Specific abilities, updated login calendars and our Anniversary. Check out the video below for an overview or read on for the details! UPDATE ON THE GEAR CHANGESThis week’s Title Update kicks off Phase 1 of the Gear changes. Many of the items discussed in the State of the Gear-laxy will go in effect with the Update and…

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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes: How to get Yourself Playing and Knowing the Basics of the Game In November of 2015, Electronic Arts launched Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, a mobile collectable role-playing game created by Capital Games and enjoyed by millions of Star Wars fans across the world. Creating your own squad of four with the legendary Star Wars characters, both heroes and villains, is an important part of the free-to-play mobile game. To succeed against your opponents, you must use clever tactics and preparation. However, Electronic Arts continues to support the game with frequent updates such as bug patches and new content despite the game’s age, with an average of 3 million users logging on daily. Mobile gaming is growing increasingly popular, with millions of people downloading games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft and many more. It’s easy to see why the mobile gaming sector is booming and…

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Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for October 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change.  Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for October 2021.DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Daily Login Character for October: Jango Fett

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Lord Vader.   Check i out. Anakin has fallen! In his place Lord Vader has risen and is ready to bring peace to his new Empire by any means necessary. Red tape? He’ll cut through that! Bureaucracy? He’ll cut through that! Guards at the Jedi Temple? He’ll [REDACTED BY ORDER OF THE EMPIRE]. UNIT NAME: Lord VaderALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Galactic Legend, Dark Side, Attacker, Leader, Empire, SithLegendary Sith Lord who utilizes the actions of others to empower his own potential and is not to be underestimated. ABILITIES: Ultimate: END OF THE GALACTIC REPUBLICDescription: Requires at least 65% Ultimate Charge to activate. Ultimate Charge: Lord Vader gains Ultimate Charge when he uses Dark Harbinger and when debuffed Dark Side allies receive damage he gains 2% Ultimate Charge, increased to 3% if that ally was an Unaligned Force User. Lord…

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Executor– Darth Vaders flag ship.   Check i out. The Bounty Hunters are getting a Capital Ship to lead them into battle on the Holotables! One of the largest and most powerful Imperial vessels ever created, the imposing Executor led the way for the Empire at both the Battle of Hoth and Endor. Under Admiral Firmus Piett, the Super Star Destroyer struck fear in the hearts of enemies before it met its demise by plummeting into the Death Star. UNIT NAME: ExecutorALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Dark Side, Capital Ship, EmpireEmpire Capital Ship with strong Bounty Hunter synergy. ABILITIES: Basic: UNORTHODOX METHODS FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage and inflict Expose for 1 turn on target enemy. Deal 5% more damage for each active Empire ally. Deal 25% more damage for each active Bounty Hunter ally. Special 1: BREACH…

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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a mobile collectible role playing game developed by Capital Games and published by Electronic Arts, the mobile game was released in November 2015, and it is played by millions of Star Wars fans around the world.  The free-to-play mobile game is about creating your own squad of four with the iconic Star Wars characters, both heroes and villains, this game requires strategic tactics and planning to win against your opponents.  Despite the game’s age, this game is incredibly popular with an average of 5 million players logging on every day and because of this Electronic Arts continues to support the game with regular updates such as bug fixes and content.  Since Electronic Arts partnered with Disney, Galaxy of Heroes has made up to $1 billion in revenue in over the 6 years the game has been released. This figure will keep on rising as…

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The commissioning of the Executor on the Holotables has been deemed worthy of celebration by the Empire! Thus, the Galactic Chase is on for the Razor Crest, and it will be added to all Fleet Battle nodes as bonus drops for a limited time. During this event, this ship’s drop rate on each node has been scaled to Ship Energy, and will be rewarding bonus drops from 08/05/2021 through 08/10/2021. The Executor’s first Journey Guide Fleet Mastery Event will run 08/16/2021 for one day and return approximately once per month. For those interested in the Executor Pack, it will be available only to those players who meet the requirements to enter the event (same as current Advanced Fleet Mastery packs). The Executor can be unlocked beginning at four stars, and will require repeated completion of the bonus tier to upgrade to seven stars. Below, the requirements for the Executor are…

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Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for August 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change.  Daily Login Character for August: IG-88

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The guys over at Capital games have many cool things planned for us. Here is the road ahead for july 2021: This month we are experimenting with a new format for Road Ahead! DojaFett and myself present the important announcements in video form, but we have also posted some of the highlights and major details in this forum post. We would love to hear your feedback on this format and let us know if you want to see more videos like this. There’s a ton of information on upcoming units, features and dates. It goes without saying that these details and times are subject to change as we get closer to release. New ship: ExecutorAvailable from a new Journey Guide Fleet MasteryRequirements to View and Begin the Event: Darth Vader Relic 7 Admiral Piett Relic 8 Boba Fett Relic 8 TIE Fighter Pilot Relic 5 Bossk Relic 5 IG88 Relic…

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Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for July 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change.  Daily Login Character for June: Ahsoka Tano’s Jedi Starfighter

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Echo– the member of the bad batch.   Check i out. UNIT NAME: Jedi Master KenobiALIGNMENT: Light SideCATEGORIES: Attacker, Leader, Galactic Legend, Galactic Republic, JediRenowned Jedi Master that provides damage and support through a diverse set of abilities. ABILITIES: Basic: ARDENT BLADEWORK FINAL TEXT: (ZETA) Deal Physical damage to target enemy and, if the target was Dark Side, inflict Ability Block for 1 turn (excludes Galactic Legends). The weakest Light Side ally without Defense Penetration Up gains it for 2 turns. If this ability is used during Jedi Master Kenobi’s turn, he gains 9% Ultimate Charge. Special 1: I WILL DO WHAT I MUST (Cooldown 2) FINAL TEXT: (ZETA) Deal Physical damage to target enemy and inflict Vulnerable and Healing Immunity for 2 turns, which can’t be dispelled or resisted. Call target Light Side ally to assist,…

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Echo– the member of the bad batch.   Check i out. UNIT NAME: EchoALIGNMENT: LightCATEGORIES: Support, Bad Batch, Clone Trooper, Galactic RepublicLoyal Clone Trooper who supports his allies in battle. ABILITIES: Basic: DARING DEFENSE FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to target enemy. Grant Defense Up and Evasion Up for 2 turns to the weakest Clone Trooper ally who doesn’t have them. Special 1: ONE STEP AHEAD (Cooldown 3) FINAL TEXT: Inflict Buff Immunity on target enemy for 2 turns. Inflict Expose on all enemies for 2 turns. Dispel all debuffs on target other Clone Trooper ally and call them to assist. If that ally was Bad Batch, this Buff Immunity can’t be dispelled, and Echo increases the target enemy’s cooldowns by 1 (excludes Galactic Legends). This attack can’t be evaded. Special 2: NEVER ANY DOUBT (Cooldown 3) FINAL…

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Hunter – the leader of the bad batch.   Check i out. UNIT NAME: HunterALIGNMENT: Light SideCATEGORIES: Attacker, Leader, Bad Batch, Clone Trooper, Galactic RepublicTactical leader of the Bad Batch who subtly destroys his enemies. ABILITIES: Basic: COMBAT PROWESS FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to target enemy and inflict Expose for 2 turns. If target enemy was debuffed, attack again. Special 1: SHROUDED APPROACH (Cooldown 3) FINAL TEXT: Clone Trooper allies gain Evasion Up and Stealth for 2 turns. Then, deal Physical damage to all enemies. If Hunter was already Stealthed, all Bad Batch allies gain Critical Chance Up and Offense Up for 2 turns. Special 2: FINISH WHAT WE STARTED (Cooldown 3) FINAL TEXT: Inflict Expose on target enemy for 2 turns, which can’t be evaded. Swap Turn Meter with target other Clone Trooper ally….

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Here is the latest Developer insights from the guys over at Capital Games on Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Bo-Katan Kryze, the fierce Nite Owl agent, Death Watch lieutenant, and once-upon-a-time Darksaber wielder, marks her arrival to the holotables by calling on Mandalorians to unite in battle! A firm believer in the martial history of Mandalore, Bo-Katan is usually well-positioned to recruit allies to further her objectives and dispense of her enemies. Bo-Katan stands ready to provide leadership and synergy for the Mandalorian faction by calling them to assist, providing valuable Protection bonuses, dispelling debuffs and granting Critical Damage increases. She also has the ability to inflict Daze and Vulnerable on enemies, increasing the effectiveness of any band of Mandalorians she is leading. Add Bo-Katan to your roster of heroes by completing her all-new Marquee event and help her claim her rightful place in Mandalorian history. Additionally, Canderous Ordo’s Unique ability and…

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The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of The Dark Trooper and how they went about creating this iconic characters from the Star Wars universe.  Check i out. UNIT NAME: Dark TrooperALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Attacker, Droid, Empire, Imperial Remnant, Imperial TrooperAn Imperial Remnant attacker whose abilities are modified by the amount in Dark Trooper Squad ABILITIES: Basic: PNEUMATIC PUNCH FINAL TEXT: Deal Physical damage to target enemy once for each stack of Dark Trooper Squad. This ability can’t critically hit unless this unit has Advantage. Special 1: BOMBARDING REINFORCEMENTS (Cooldown 3) FINAL TEXT: (ZETA) Deal Physical damage to all enemies. If Dark Trooper has 3 or more stacks of Dark Trooper Squad, Imperial Remnant allies gain Advantage for 2 turns, otherwise Dark Trooper gains 1 stack of Dark Trooper Squad. Special 2: PERFECT SOLDIERS (Cooldown 5) FINAL TEXT: Imperial Trooper allies gain 10% Turn…

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Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for March 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change.  Daily Login Character for March: Phantom II Blueprints

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Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for January 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change.  Daily Login Character for January: Poe Dameron

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Moff Gideon has arrived to impose his will on the Holotables! The formidable Moff, once an officer in the Imperial Security Bureau and now wielder of the legendary Mandalorian Darksaber, uses his unique talents to lead Imperial Troopers into battle. Always tactical and looking for every advantage, Moff Gideon controls the battlefield by utilizing AoE attacks, Turn Meter manipulation, and applying both Daze and a new debuff that leaves his foes Demoralized. With the Darksaber in hand, Moff Gideon turns his attention to chasing down the Child. Use his unrelenting focus and astute battlefield knowledge to lead your squad of Imperial Troopers onto the Holotables and bring glory to the Empire by unlocking Moff Gideon in an all-new Marquee event. Long live the Empire! The Basics: Moff Gideon is an Empire Leader with a very focused synergy with Imperial Troopers. Gideon gains Insight into the enemy team, unlocking an ability…

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Here is the latest “Road Ahead” write up, from the developers of Star Wars: Galaxy of heroes, over at Capital games. November has a few big items to go over, so let’s dive in. 5th Anniversary2020 has flown by (or crawled in some instances) and we find ourselves once again in November, which is a special month in Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes. As many of you know, it is our anniversary of launching the game. This year is particularly momentous, as we celebrate our fifth year of being live. We are truly thankful to all of the players that continue to play on the holotables with us as none of this would be possible without you. As is tradition, on 11/25, we will be sending players some “goodies” for continuing to make this game great. Capital Games cannot thank you all enough and we look forward to supporting Galaxy…

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They guys over at Capital Games are incredibly excited for the next season of The Mandalorian that started last week, and even more excited to bring you the next set of characters from the show! The first two characters from this side of the galaxy are Kuiil and IG-11, and IG-11 has a very special package he’s caring for. Season 1 Characters: One of the Galaxy’s most mechanically-inclined and surly Ugnaughts is making his way to the holotables! After years of Imperial servitude, Kuiil had hoped to find solace on Arvala-7 but fate came calling with other plans. Soon Kuiil found himself rescuing a Mandalorian, reprogramming a menacing IG unit, and protecting an adorable, tiny green creature. Kuiil’s Special Ability, “I Have Spoken,” introduces the new “Mechanic’s Savvy” buff, which is tailored to work especially well with Scoundrels and Droids. Scoundrels will benefit from increased Critical damage perks, while Droids…

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