Game update 5.10 was applied this morning during extended maintenance, which included hardware maintenance.

We already discussed the patch when it hit the TCPrime test server earlier this month, but the patch notes can also be found after the jump. The patch's main addition is the Galactic Moon Festival, which starts today! Put on a costume and go trick-or-treating around the galaxy for fun prizes.

SWG is also celebrating Halloween by asking fans to carve Sith O' Lanterns. You don't have to focus on the Dark Side, but just carve a Star Wars-themed pumpkin and e-mail it to starwars@soe.sony.com by Oct. 29 to receive a special title and icon in the official forums. Full information can be found here.

Star Wars Galaxies: Game Update 5.10
Publish Notes, October 14, 2008

Galactic Moon Festival:

• Visit the Galactic Moon Festival Organizer, Z'ozpheratu, outside of the Moenia and Mos Eisley starports (waypoints 4790 -4777 and 3523 -4806 respectively).

• Talk to Z'ozpheratu to obtain a costume to use for trick or treating, purchase special Galactic Moon Festival items, and find out more about the festival.

• All costumes have a thirty minute timer. Costumes cannot be worn while in combat.

• If you're in a trick or treating mood, be sure to approach any poor unfortunate souls hanging around and say "Trick or treat!" If they are not scared, you may want to try using a Trick or Treat projector.

• If your costume is scary enough, citizens will have Galactic Moon Festival coins to give you which can be used to purchase special holiday items that Z'ozpheratu has to offer.

63 Month Vet Reward:

• Players who have played Star Wars Galaxies for 63 months can choose a mini-replica of either the Yoda Fountain or Emperor's Statue. These statues are similar to the ones seen during the Empire Day anniversary event. These statues are sizable but small enough to fit inside any home.

Game Play:

• Removed a giant spire that would sometimes spawn on Tatooine near player structures.

• Fixed a Nightsister spawner on Dantooine.
• Fixed an issue that was randomly breaking customization for some objects. Long Uniform Gloves, certain Rodian hairstyles, and other objects should now be appearing correctly.