Once Upon a Galaxy News

[p]What an insane first half of August for Once Upon a Galaxy. Thousands of new players flooding in every week and y’alls reviews, comments, support and all the streams and content have been truly loved by our small team. With the fire fully stoked beneath us, we are scorching through the summer with some big big updates to come soon. For now, we’ve got some balance changes, new music and an elephant enters the room. Let’s dig in.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Music[/h2][p][/p][p]With the Steam release, we have gotten a ton of feedback about the lack of music in the client. We have a lot of grand plans and ideas for Music and SFX that will take time to get fully commissioned and implemented.[/p][p][/p][p]For now, we have licensed some wonderful placeholder music from Fesliyan Studios who made the main screen music you may have heard already.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Card Changes[/h2][p][/p][p]Overall, we are really happy with our overall balance. That said, there are always a few outliers on both ends and we are looking to bring some of those back into line.[/p][p][/p][h3]Major Changes[/h3]

• [p]Wind Up Toy now gains +2 attack when attacked (was +1)[/p]
• [p]Mortakon’s Quest now needs to see 50 total stats summoned (was 30)[/p]
• [p]Tsarmina now buffs +4/+4 when it’s supported hunts (was +3/+3) ; Also now requires only 4 hunts for her quest (was 6)[/p]
• [p]Dragonmother no longer gives +5 attack on transform[/p]
• [p]Pisces now increases fae buffs by +3/+3 (was +2/+2)[/p]
• [p]Flying Monkey is now a 2/2 (was a 3/2)[/p]
• [p]Ninja-in-Training is no longer a Toy (was a Toy Animal Hero, now Animal Hero)[/p]
• [p]Combustible Dragon now has Treasure Hoard 3 (was 2)[/p]
• [p]Buried Treasure now gives Treasure Hoard 2 (was 3)[/p]
• [p]Pirate Prince now gives 1 random common treasure (was 2)[/p]
• [p]Weird Beard and Tiamat’s Claw can no longer give Secret Rare treasures (unless your captain is Artemis[/p]

[h3]Minor Changes[/h3]

• [p]Earth Stone triggers at start of turn, not start of battle (text already reflected this but now the effect matches)[/p]
• [p]Sinbad now triggers on Midas Touch (was always the intention but it now works)[/p]
• [p]Greed and Dragon’s Crown now have helper text.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Ace of Hearts Golden text to reflect actual effect (it gives 2 bonus shops not 1)[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Quality of Life Changes, Bug Fixes, Various Improvements[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Added a “down for maintenance” mode to limit impact of future outages[/p]

• [p]Opponents' boards will no longer disappear after you lose a fight (this was a bug)[/p]
• [p]Melody’s Lute no longer triggers itself (also a bug)[/p]
• [p]Zeus now shows multiplier and highlights on spells when active[/p]
• [p]Added Music and Sound volume sliders[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where you’d get a blank screen while reconnecting during Captain Select of a Live Lobby[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Please Review Us![/h2][p]The Steam launch has been an absolute resounding success for Once Upon a Galaxy so far. For those of you who have already left a review, it has made all the difference as it tells Steam that people love our game and encourages them to show us to new players.[/p][p]Those who have not gotten around to reviewing us, please do so on all platforms you consume our game on. It goes a long way to keeping our momentum going.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Come let us know what you think of the patch changes in the Discord, on Twitter, Bluesky, Reddit and Instagram or come join our weekly Dev Twitch Streams on Tuesdays at 2pm EST and be sure to leave us a review on Steam, Android and in the Apple App Store![/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]At Once Upon a Galaxy, we believe that art is more than pixels on a screen—it’s heart, it’s story, and it’s a shared vision brought to life through human creativity.[/p][p]In an age where AI-generated images are faster and cheaper than ever, it can be tempting to automate the creative process. But we’ve made a conscious choice to stand by human artists.[/p][p]Why? Because the spark that brings our galaxy to life, all the whimsy, the emotion, the charm can’t be generated. It must be crafted.[/p][p]And there’s no better example of that than our new favorite card art: Bedtime for Barky by Ekaterina Lusupova.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]From Dream to Drawing Board[/h2][p]When we reached out to our wonderful artist, Ekaterina Lusupova, we knew she’d bring something magical to the table. Here’s the prompt we sent her:[/p]

[p]This is the cutest little werewolf you ever did see! It is bedtime, he has his PJs on, his nightcap and is tucked snug into bed. He is holding tight his stuffed animal sheep, who he always sleeps with. He looks sleepy but very content.[/p]

[p]It was a short and sweet concept — just a few lines — but Ekaterina instantly understood the tone we were going for: cozy, charming, and full of character. What she delivered absolutely melted our team’s hearts.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][h2]Why It Matters[/h2][p]In a game like Once Upon a Galaxy, where fairy tales meet space fantasy, the tone is everything. We rely on our art not just to make things look good, but to make them feel right. Every card, every background, every silly creature or joke has a purpose and we need artists who understand that, who feel it with us.[/p][p]Supporting real artists is also a way of investing in our broader creative community. When we commission a piece, we’re not just buying art, we’re building relationships, supporting livelihoods, and making a game that we can be proud to have people play.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone — we're excited to finally share a roadmap of what we're working on and all the incredible features coming soon to Galaxy! This is your sneak peek into what's coming up.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]On Deck[/h2][p]These are actively in development and launching #Soon™[/p][p][/p][h3]Highlights[/h3][p]Monthly Tournaments[/p][p]Compete for prizes and earn your way toward seasonal championships — and eventually, Worlds![/p][p]Live Lobbies (Ranked Matchmaking)[/p][p]As much as we love async, we know there's nothing quite like crushing live opponents. This mode features turn timers and real-time matchmaking for players who want that head-to-head rush.[/p][p]Set 2 Release[/p][p]Tons of exciting new cards and synergies to play with — trust us, it's sweet.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]In the Wings[/h2][p]Planned and scoped — but still in the oven a bit longer[/p][p][/p][h3]Highlights[/h3][p]Audio, Music & SFX v1[/p][p]Now that Steam is live, we want to give sound the love it deserves. It'll be full of personality, polish, and Galaxy soul.[/p][p]Upgraded VFX Pass[/p][p]"You like (poison) apples? How bout dem (poison) apples!" — We've got plenty more beautiful hand-drawn VFX where that came from.[/p][p]Deckbuilder v2[/p][p]The v1 deckbuilder did its job for alpha, but its not up to Galaxy standards. We're rebuilding it from the ground up for a smoother, smarter experience.[/p][p]Competitive Enhancements[/p][p]Legendary players rejoice! We're exploring the best way to show detailed lobby/captain/stats info without overwhelming new players — it's all about the right balance.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]On the Horizon[/h2][p]These are further down the road, once we're a bit closer to full release[/p][p][/p][h3]Highlights[/h3][p]Quarterly New Set Releases[/p][p]As we ramp up, we're aiming for a full schedule of 3–4 exciting new sets per year.[/p][p]"Save and Come Back" Support[/p][p]We love how async works in Galaxy, but sometimes you want to switch apps or pick up a run later. It's a pretty heavy lift — but it's on the list.[/p][p]Achievements & Player Quests[/p][p]Long-term goals, creative missions, and new ways to express mastery — we're just getting started.[/p][hr][/hr][p]We've got tons of exciting updates ahead, and we can't wait to hear what you think. Got ideas? Feedback? Bring it. And as always, we'll see you in the stars.[/p][p]—The Galaxy Dev Team[/p]

[p]The start of August means a new season and new rewards![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What is the Galaxy Pass?[/h2][p]This is Once Upon a Galaxy’s version of a battle pass. It gives booster cards rewards, new Captain cards and alternate-art Captain skins![/p][p][/p][p]For everyone just joining with our release on Steam, here's a quick guide to our pass system: [/p]

• [p]There's a new season each month.[/p]
• [p]Games played earn season progression, from level 1 to level 50 and beyond![/p]
• [p]Leveling rewards bonus booster cards on the Free track. Everyone has the Free Pass automatically, just hop on and play![/p]
• [p]A Premium track can be purchased any time during the season for additional booster rewards. The Premium Pass costs $9.99. You unlock rewards right away for any progress you've already made (you don't restart the track from the beginning).[/p]
• [p]Each season features a brand-new Captain. You get the Captain at level 1 of the Premium track, and its alt-art skin at level 50! The Premium track includes another exclusive skin or other rewards.[/p]
• [p]Two months after its Premium debut, the Captain becomes free for everyone as the new season's level 1 reward. The Free track includes other rewards, too![/p]

[p]That's covers the basics, but if you have any questions ask in the comments! You can also find us on the Discord, Twitter, Bluesky, or Reddit.[/p][p][/p][p]On to the rewards for the August season![/p][hr][/hr][h2]Premium Rewards[/h2][h3](Level 1) New Captain: Boy who Cried Werewolf![/h3][p]Part shepherd, part troublemaker, and 100% werewolf, this wild child is ready to shake up the galaxy![/p][p]
Recruit 3 Animals and double the Attack and Health of the next character you recruit, turning it into an animal.[/p][p]Come play with him and unleash your inner beast![/p][hr][/hr][h3](Level 30) Dr. Agon MD skin[/h3][p]Doctor, doctor give me the news, I got a bad case of loving this amazing new Dr. Agon MD skin.[/p][p] [/p][p] Unlock Dr. Agon MD at level 30 of August's Premium track.[/p][hr][/hr][h3](Level 50) Bedtime for Barky skin[/h3][p]Nothing puts a young werewolf pup to sleep like one last game of Galaxy. [/p][p] [/p][p]Come tuck this little good boy to sleep by unlocking the Bedtime for Barky skin at level 50 of August's Premium track.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Free Rewards[/h2][h3](Level 1) Free Captain: Silversmith[/h3][p]Silversmith joins the Free Galaxy Pass this August. [/p][p]Every third Silver character you recruit discovers a treasure of its rarity.[/p][p]Recruit those silvered characters and gain fantastic rewards![/p][hr][/hr][h3](Level 40) Fishbowl Midas skin[/h3][p]This fish has no fear, King Midas leads his golden animatronic army in their quest for Galactic revenge.Unlock Fishbowl Midas at level 40 of the Free track in August.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Enjoy your new Captains and skins this August! As always, we'll see you in the stars.[/p]

[h2]Welcome to your journey into our Galaxy! [/h2][p]First-time visitor? New captains are always welcome! Feel free to dive right in, and you can find info \[in the guidebook](https://galaxy.fun/learn/) to help get started.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The moment is upon us and we need YOUR help![/h3][p]We’d really appreciate your help leaving a review and spreading the word! Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning of the closed beta or you’ve just discovered us, we couldn’t be more excited to have such an amazing group of players providing feedback and helping us make Once Upon a Galaxy the best game it can be![/p][p]If you’re enjoying your time in our little Galaxy, leaving a Steam review is one of the most powerful ways you can help our small team. Reviews don’t just boost visibility — they help new players discover the game, shape our future development, and keep this galaxy expanding.[/p][p]We read every single one, and your words mean more than you know. Thank You![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Adventures are always better with friends[/h3][p]You're welcome to join our wonderful Discord community! You can also find us on Twitter, Bluesky, Reddit and Instagram, and we have weekly Dev Twitch Streams on Tuesdays at 2pm EST![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Boy Who Cried Werewolf, Gencon and More...[/h3][p]This Steam release comes with game updates and other news. Information on the coming Galaxy Pass with an exciting new Captain, GenCon and more are all in the patch notes![/p]