SWG:Rebellion Development Roadmap
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:53 pm
SWG:Rebellion Development Roadmap
With an empire deviced, and a new hope dead, only Rebellion remains! Below is our current development roadmap outlining the key milestones for bringing back the authentic pre-NGE Star Wars Galaxies experience.
Phase 1: Core Systems Overhaul (Current Focus)
Roadmap System Removal - IN PROGRESS
We're actively removing the NGE-era roadmap system from both the server and client code. This system was a core part of the simplified class-based progression and doesn't align with our pre-NGE vision.
Tasks:
Skill Template Rework - PLANNING
The current skill templates need a complete overhaul to support true pre-NGE style character progression. We're evaluating whether to adapt existing templates or rebuild the system from scratch.
Considerations:
Phase 2: Server Stability & Performance
Server Infrastructure - RESEARCH
Ensuring stable, reliable server performance for our community.
Focus Areas:
Client Modifications - RESEARCH
Updating the client to work seamlessly with our pre-NGE server changes.
Tasks:
Phase 3: Content & Balance
Profession Balance - FUTURE
Once the skill system is reworked, we'll focus on balancing all professions for fair and engaging gameplay.
Areas:
Content Restoration - FUTURE
Bringing back classic content that was altered or removed during the NGE transition.
Target: Q4 2026 - Q1 2027
Phase 4: Community Testing
Alpha Testing - FUTURE
Limited testing with core community members to identify critical issues.
Target: Q1 2027
Beta Testing - FUTURE
Broader community testing phase with regular wipes and feedback cycles.
Target: Q2-Q3 2027
Public Launch - FUTURE
Official server launch for the community.
Target: TBD (Based on testing results)
How You Can Help
Right Now:
This roadmap is subject to change based on:
This is a community-driven project. Your feedback, testing, and patience are essential to making SWG:Rebellion a reality.
May the Force be with us all,
The SWG:Rebellion Development Team
Discussion: What features are most important to you? What should we prioritize? Let us know in the replies below!
With an empire deviced, and a new hope dead, only Rebellion remains! Below is our current development roadmap outlining the key milestones for bringing back the authentic pre-NGE Star Wars Galaxies experience.
Phase 1: Core Systems Overhaul (Current Focus)
Roadmap System Removal - IN PROGRESS
We're actively removing the NGE-era roadmap system from both the server and client code. This system was a core part of the simplified class-based progression and doesn't align with our pre-NGE vision.
Tasks:
- Remove roadmap UI elements from client
- Strip roadmap logic from server code
- Clean up database dependencies
- Test character progression without roadmap
Skill Template Rework - PLANNING
The current skill templates need a complete overhaul to support true pre-NGE style character progression. We're evaluating whether to adapt existing templates or rebuild the system from scratch.
Considerations:
- Restore full skill tree complexity
- Remove profession restrictions
- Enable hybrid builds
- Balance skill point allocation
Phase 2: Server Stability & Performance
Server Infrastructure - RESEARCH
Ensuring stable, reliable server performance for our community.
Focus Areas:
- Database optimization
- Memory leak fixes
- Connection stability
- Load balancing for multiple zones
Client Modifications - RESEARCH
Updating the client to work seamlessly with our pre-NGE server changes.
Tasks:
- UI restoration for removed features
- Network protocol adjustments
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes for modern operating systems
Phase 3: Content & Balance
Profession Balance - FUTURE
Once the skill system is reworked, we'll focus on balancing all professions for fair and engaging gameplay.
Areas:
- Combat balance (PvE and PvP)
- Crafting economy
- Entertainer mechanics
- Trader viability
Content Restoration - FUTURE
Bringing back classic content that was altered or removed during the NGE transition.
Target: Q4 2026 - Q1 2027
Phase 4: Community Testing
Alpha Testing - FUTURE
Limited testing with core community members to identify critical issues.
Target: Q1 2027
Beta Testing - FUTURE
Broader community testing phase with regular wipes and feedback cycles.
Target: Q2-Q3 2027
Public Launch - FUTURE
Official server launch for the community.
Target: TBD (Based on testing results)
How You Can Help
Right Now:
- Join the discussion in our Development forum
- Report any issues you find in existing SWG source code
- Share your pre-NGE knowledge and experience
- Help test features as they become available
- Watch this forum for regular progress updates
- Check our development blog posts
- Join our Discord for real-time discussions
This roadmap is subject to change based on:
- Technical challenges discovered during development
- Community feedback and priorities
- Resource availability
- Testing outcomes
This is a community-driven project. Your feedback, testing, and patience are essential to making SWG:Rebellion a reality.
May the Force be with us all,
The SWG:Rebellion Development Team
Discussion: What features are most important to you? What should we prioritize? Let us know in the replies below!