# STAR WARS: The Old Republic Game Update 7.8.1a Patch Notes

- Product: STAR WARS: The Old Republic (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/star-wars-the-old-republic)
- Vendor: Broadsword
- Date: 2026-03-18
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1286830/view/503978984819654765
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/star-wars-the-old-republic/releases/2026-03-18-game-update-7.8.1a-patch-notes

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- **fixed** — Players who did not earn the title Hand of Jadus are no longer incorrectly addressed as such
- **fixed** — Fixed issues where the holo-droid encounter in Defend Darth Nul's Holocron could get stuck in an infinite loop
- **fixed** — Trooper helmet is now properly removed when removing the Empire/Republic Trooper disguise during the Master's Enigma cinematic
- **fixed** — DvL bosses now spawn as intended in Galactic Season 10
- **changed** — Companion gifts from seasons 1 and 3 are now only available in Ki'at Thavo's inventory at a discounted price while the season is active

General

- [Master’s Enigma] Players who did not earn the esteemed title of "Hand of Jadus" are no longer addressed as such.

Master’s Enigma Missions

- [Defend Darth Nul’s Holocron] Fixed some issues where the holo-droid encounter could get stuck in an infinite loop.

Cinematics

- [Master’s Enigma] When removing the Empire/Republic Trooper disguise during the cinematic, the Trooper helmet is now removed as intended.

Galactic Season 10

- The DvL bosses now spawn as intended.

- Companion gifts from seasons 1 and 3 are now only available in Ki’at Thavo’s inventory at a discounted price while the season is active.