EA blogs: “In our July Legacy of the Sith announcement stream, we shared some high-level information about Combat Styles and Loadouts. With several Combat Styles now available on our Public Test Server and the introduction to Legendary Items, we wanted to dive further into how gearing and itemization will work in 7.0. The feedback that players have provided over the years has always helped us shape the future of Star Wars: The Old Republic, so we are excited to talk about what to expect with Legacy of the Sith.”
Source: N4G PC Star Wars: The Old Republic – Itemization in 7.0