The Old Republic 1.2 Legacy Patch Gets Outlined
The 1.1 patch for The Old Republic brought us a new Flashpoint, and a new Operation to enjoy. However, it looks as though 1.2 will have even more excitement. Not only will we be getting a new Flashpoint and Operation, but there will be a brand new Warzone, and the first of the Legacy system. Here’s a breakdown of the first three:
- Flashpoint: Lost Island continues the Kaon Under Siege Flashpoint from Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls. Players must survive a menacing island of mystery on Ord Mantell as they hunt for clues to the Rakghoul virus outbreak that ravaged the Tion Hegemony. But the answers to this riddle may prove fatal!
- Operation: Explosive Conflict sends groups of eight or sixteen Imperial or Republic players to a new zone on the planet of Denova, where traitors and mercenaries are selling the rare explosive mineral baradium to the highest bidder. Players will battle through hordes of Droids, mercenaries and deadly creatures all fighting for control of the planet and its valuable resources.
- Warzone: Novare Coast pits two teams in an epic battle to control multiple mortar locations and use them to bombard vulnerable enemy bases. Like the Huttball Warzone, Novare Coast can be played Republic vs. Empire or with players of the same faction fighting each other in a thrilling contest of wills to determine each side’s greatest champions.
While the new areas are going to be great to play in, I think what players are going to be more interested in is the Legacy system. Bioware has revealed that in the Legacy system you will be able to link together characters in your family tree. Those characters will then be able to access special Legacy-only abilities. You will also be able to unlock different species from any class in the family tree. You’ll also be able to get an on-board mailbox and Galactic Trade Network terminal on your ship, so you don’t have to travel all the way into town to make a transaction. Finally, your companions will also be influenced by Legacy bonuses, though they didn’t go into great detail on how.
There are a few other interesting tidbits coming out for 1.2. Things like guild banks and PVP Warzone rankings will make life a little easier. Hopefully now you won’t find yourself clearly outmatched when you load into a Warzone. Look for the patch to drop sometime in April.
