Classic sandbox · Core3
Pre-CU Client
Download the classic Pre-CU client (about 7.2 GB). This is the client used for our Core3 galaxy. Keep it in its own folder, separate from NGE.
Download Pre-CUGet in the game
Download SWG Returns
Choose your galaxy, download the launcher, and use one account to play both.
Later era · NGE
NGE Client
Download the full NGE game client (about 8.7 GB) for later-era combat and space gameplay on our NGE galaxy.
Download NGERequired for both
Launcher
Install one Windows launcher (about 121 MB) to scan, update, and play either Pre-CU or NGE from a single tool.
Download LauncherOne account. Two galaxies.
Register once, then use the same username and password on either client.
- Create your account. Register once using the button above — the same login works on both galaxies.
- Download your client. Choose Pre-CU or NGE above and wait for the ZIP to finish downloading.
- Extract the ZIP. Right-click it, choose Extract All, and pick a simple folder such as Desktop\SWG Returns. Never run the game from inside the ZIP.
- Install the launcher. Download it above, extract its ZIP, open the setup file, and follow the prompts. If Windows SmartScreen appears, confirm the file came from this official page, then choose More info and Run anyway.
- Select your galaxy and folder. In the launcher, choose Pre-CU or NGE, then point Install Location at your extracted client folder.
- Play. Confirm the correct galaxy is selected in the launcher and press Play.
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