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Evolve Custom Systems & Modifications

Evolve Custom Systems & Modifications

This page documents gameplay systems and features developed specifically for SWG Evolve.

These systems expand on the original Star Wars Galaxies gameplay experience.




Custom Combat System

Combat Evolved

Combat Evolved is a major gameplay overhaul designed to modernize combat mechanics.

Key features include:

  • Revamped combat calculations
  • Improved proc system reliability
  • Updated defensive stat formulas
  • Expanded stat page with calculated defensive values
  • Improved ability priority in the combat queue

Additional changes include stun, root, and daze recourse timers.




Custom PvP Systems

Custom Bounty Hunter System

The Evolve bounty system expands PvP interaction between Jedi and Bounty Hunters.

  • Custom Bounty Hunter leaderboard
  • Automatic opt-in for Master Bounty Hunters and FRS Jedi
  • PvP bonuses when opted into the system
  • Credits awarded for thwarting bounty attempts




FRS Leaderboards

  • New FRS ranking leaderboard
  • Weekly maintenance system
  • Passive weekly bounties for high-ranking Jedi




GCW Leaderboards

  • Faction PvP leaderboards
  • Improved participation rewards
  • Expanded PvP incentives




Custom PvE Content

World Boss System

Evolve introduced multiple world bosses across the galaxy.

  • Unique boss mechanics
  • World boss camps
  • Vendor rewards
  • Rare drop tables
  • Credit rewards




Custom Instances

Heroic Avatar (16-Man)

  • Large group raid content
  • Unique loot tables
  • Rare weapon components
  • Kashyyyk token rewards

Heroic Undead Bunker

  • Heroic group instance
  • Custom loot tables
  • Improved scripting and reliability

Hracca Glade

  • 2-player faction instance
  • GCW rewards
  • Kashyyyk tokens

Death Watch Arena

  • Solo daily challenge
  • Credit rewards
  • Daily token rewards




Quality of Life Systems

Evolve introduces numerous gameplay improvements including:

  • Waypoint limit increased to 1000
  • Datapad item limit increased to 1000
  • Vendor item limits increased
  • Factory crate sizes increased
  • 32-player group support




Custom Species

Nightbrothers

  • Playable Dathomirian Zabrak variant
  • Unique appearance options




Ongoing Development

SWG Evolve continues to expand with additional systems, content, and gameplay improvements.