Galactic Glitch v1.8 - The Core Access Update

Hey everyone!

First off - thank you so much for the incredible support! We've now crossed over 500 reviews, and seeing so many of you enjoying Galactic Glitch means the world to us. Your feedback has shaped every update we've made, and this one is no exception.

We've been working hard since the Corrupted Reality update, taking in tons of community feedback and making something we're really proud of. This is, by far, our biggest update since 1.0 - and it's packed with new content that we can't wait for you to experience. We're adding the final Boss Orb level with Serenity taking center stage, a completely new game mode, nine new powers, new enemies, and so much more. Let's dive in!

[h2]The Final Boss Orb Level - BO5[/h2]

The journey continues! Boss Orb 5 is finally here, bringing the ultimate challenge for veteran pilots. You'll face powerful new bosses - including a completely new final boss that we don't want to spoil.

We've also polished some of the other boss fights based on your feedback. The Fractured Frontier level especially has a much more interesting boss fight now - thanks to everyone who gave us feedback on that!

[h2]Golden Upgrade Protocols[/h2]

A new type of UP for experienced pilots! Golden UPs are rare, powerful upgrades that only appear once you've proven yourself. They're available in BO1 and higher, must be unlocked through gameplay, and when they show up - they're sure to give your runs a serious boost!

[h2]Run Challenges - A Whole New Way to Play[/h2]

This is the feature we're most excited about! Run Challenges add an entirely new layer of replayability for players who've mastered the base game and want something fresh.

Build a new room in the Hub to unlock Run Challenges
Take on specialized challenges with unique modifiers and conditions
Try challenges like TrueGlitch, Backstab Dancer, and Corrupted Reality
Each challenge has a difficulty rating so you know what you're getting into
Unlock brand new Golden UPs by completing challenge runs

We've seen so many of you asking for more endgame content - this is our answer!

[h2]Prototype Upgrades[/h2]

Prototypes can finally be upgraded! Any ship that has beaten BO3 or higher will be able to upgrade and unlock more Power slots for more destructive power and crazier combinations. We can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

[h2]New Powers[/h2]

Nine new powers join the roster:

Orbiting Stun - Orbiting satellite stuns enemies on contact
Dark Maelstrom - Thrown objects leave a damaging vortex
Boost Bomb - Charge while boosting, release to explode
Brutal Breakdown - Ripping parts off enemies triggers explosion
Dash Slash - Slice through enemies while dodging
Minion Multiplication - Reviving wrecks spawns bonus minions
Shield Guardian - Periodically shields nearby allies
Railgun Minion - Summons a minion that fires railgun shots
Bullet Ballet - Spray bullets all around while boosting

It's becoming quite the collection...

Plus, you can now sell powers you don't want through a new Hub upgrade! No more being stuck with powers that don't fit your build.

[h2]Polish & Improvements[/h2]

We've added tons of polish across the game:

New power effects and UP pickup visuals
Fresh music tracks for bosses and the Hub
Better camera zoom during boss fights
Faster gamepad map scrolling
Auto-pickups no longer spam popups

We've also done a balance pass on the game - reducing the crazy amount of Glitch Bombs for example - and we think it plays much better now!

And of course, we've fixed lots of bugs thanks to the community (shout out to skipydog!). Your bug reports really help us make the game better with every update.

[h2]Thank You![/h2]

We're incredibly excited about this update - it's the culmination of months of work and community feedback. The Core Access Update brings Galactic Glitch to a whole new level, and we can't wait to see you all take on the new challenges, discover the Golden UPs, and finally reach that true ending!

If you're enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam! Reviews really help spread the word about Galactic Glitch and help us continue development. Every single review makes a difference, and we read all of them.

Join us on Discord to share your feedback, report bugs, or just chat with the community. We're always listening!

Happy glitching!
- Max and the Crunchy Leaf team

Discord: https://discord.gg/6jPYbpZa2g