How Client Updates and Asset Sync Work
What's New
This page explains, at a high level, how SWG Secura keeps your client and the server in step so you do not see missing text, odd visuals or mismatched item data.
What gets updated on your client
| Asset type | What it controls |
|---|---|
String tables (.stf) |
Quest text, NPC dialogue, system messages, item tooltips |
User interface (ui/ and ui-4k/) |
Layouts, HUD, button bars, fonts, 4K interface |
Datatables and templates (.iff) |
Skills, weapon stats, schematics, appearances, quest data |
| CRC tables | Checksums so client and server agree on object templates and quest IDs |
How it reaches you
- Build: source data is compiled on the development cluster.
- Stage: finished files are collected for distribution.
- Download: the SWG Secura launcher verifies your files and downloads anything new before you launch.
FAQ and Known Details
- Do I have to do anything? Just start the game from the launcher.
- Why does the launcher sometimes download files? A feature or fix shipped with new client data.
[NOTE] 4K users: select the 4K toggle in the launcher only on monitors that support it. See the 4K Resolution page.