Vision & Mantras
The principles that guide every decision we make for SWG Infinity.
Why We Do This
"To preserve and evolve the Pre-CU Star Wars Galaxies experience for current and future generations of players — staying true to the spirit of the original game while thoughtfully improving what can be improved, and never compromising what made SWG special in the first place."
What We Believe
Six principles that shape how we build, run, and grow SWG Infinity.
Fun First
Every change, feature, and decision is measured against one question: does this make the game more fun? If it does not serve player enjoyment, it does not ship. We are not here to gatekeep — we are here to entertain.
Community Driven
The players are Infinity. Feedback is heard, discussed, and acted upon. Major features go through community input before implementation. Transparency is not optional — it is the default.
Authentic Pre-CU
We preserve the sandbox soul of Pre-CU SWG. The Combat Upgrade changed the DNA of the game — we exist because that original DNA was worth saving. Custom content enhances but never replaces the core experience.
Transparency
Open roadmaps, public patch notes, honest communication about what is working and what is not. When we make mistakes, we own them. When plans change, we explain why.
Accessibility
SWG was a complex game. We smooth rough edges without dumbing things down. Better tutorials, clearer UI, quality-of-life improvements — making the depth approachable without removing it.
Sustainability
Infinity is built to last. No crunch, no burnout, no reckless promises. Volunteer teams need sustainable pace. Infrastructure is maintained, backups are tested, and the project is designed to survive beyond any single person.
What We Are Not
Knowing what you are means knowing what you are not.
- We are not a pay-to-win server. Donations keep the lights on. They never buy power, items, or advantages.
- We are not a custom content free-for-all. Every addition is vetted against the Pre-CU spirit. We say no more often than we say yes.
- We are not trying to be retail WoW. SWG was a sandbox. We lean into that identity, not away from it.
- We are not a democracy. Community input matters enormously, but final decisions rest with the development team who understand the technical and design constraints.
- We are not temporary. This project is built for the long haul with redundancy, documentation, and succession planning.