Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan represents the fourth digital expansion pack for the BioWare-developed MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. As part of Game Update 3.0, early access was granted on December 2, 2014, followed by the complete release on December 9. The digital expansion first came to light on February 3, 2014, within the producers' "Road Map" for that year, where it was indicated to possess a similar scope as The Old Republic's initial digital expansion, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel. Shadow of Revan introduces the worlds of Rishi and Yavin 4, alongside two new Flashpoints, two new Operations, and four Flashpoints with Hard Mode difficulty. The central conflict revolves around the combined efforts of the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic to overcome the Order of Revan and the returned Revan, whose schemes threaten the entire galaxy.
Serving as a digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Shadow of Revan provides additional digital content that enhances the core game. This content remains exclusively available to players who acquire the digital expansion. Shadow of Revan elevates the level cap to 60 and incorporates two novel planets into the gaming experience: Rishi, a tropical pirate refuge situated at the edge of the galaxy, and the jungle moon known as Yavin 4. The expansion also introduces two new Tactical Flashpoints and two new Operations, alongside four Hard Modes for previously released Flashpoints. Distinct from earlier expansions, Shadow of Revan features eight class-specific missions, one for each class, intricately woven into the expansion's main faction narratives.
The initial announcement of Shadow of Revan occurred on February 3, 2014, within the "Producer's Road Map" for 2014, where it was mentioned as an upcoming digital expansion of comparable magnitude to the earlier Rise of the Hutt Cartel. Hints regarding its content were later disseminated during the promotion of the "Forged Alliances" storyline, which was explicitly stated to connect with the forthcoming expansion. A brief teaser, titled "A Deadly Force Returns," was unveiled on September 16, showcasing the return of Revan. A comprehensive announcement was anticipated by the close of September following the release of a brief trailer named "Revan Returns" on September 16, but it was postponed until October 6. Mirroring the approach taken with Rise of the Hutt Cartel, Shadow of Revan was accompanied by a series of pre-order incentives and was launched alongside Game Update 3.0 on December 2. The official release of the expansion to the public took place on December 9. However, those who pre-ordered Shadow of Revan before November 2 gained access to a week of Early Access commencing on December 2, in addition to receiving an exclusive Grand Statue of Revan and the Rise of Hutt Cartel expansion at no cost. Players making a purchase before December 1 also secured the statue and Rise of the Hutt Cartel, while subscribers who pre-ordered the expansion were granted a Class Experience Boost, granting a 12x increase in experience earned from class missions, effective from the moment of purchase until December 1.