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Galaxy Patch Notes V0.961.2

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is now available on Android and Steam, with iOS to follow.

Please contact our Support Team if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h3]V0.961.2 Patch Notes:[/h3]

  • Teleport room will no longer "Reload" if it is not able to actually Teleport the Crew
  • Stasis Shield ability can no longer be used on Enemy Rooms
  • Urgent Repair can now be used on Rooms that have a Debuff Effect, but are not Damaged
  • Starbase Inspection no longer displays Starbux Loss values
  • Added "lock" status when Rushing a Room to prevent multiple requests
  • Fixed display issues with Reload Time and Cooldown Time bars in Room profile menus
  • Fixed a bug with Asset download failures displaying incorrect information
  • Fixed a bug with opening the Ammo-crafting menu while a relevant Ammo Research is running
  • Fixed a bug with Stickers disappearing after a Battle
  • Fixed a bug causing Immunity item Use confirmation to display Duration in seconds


With Tournament Finals approaching, we would like to wish you good luck and good hunting, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

Galaxy Patch Notes V0.961.1

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is scheduled to roll out on Android, iOS and Steam over the next few hours. MacOS version will not be included.

Please contact our Support Team if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h3]V0.961.1 Patch Notes[/h3]

  • Updated to new Halloween Icon
  • Improved Crew Level Bar visibility
  • Dove Store Purchase confirmation now provides Item Information
  • Cybership Has been added to the Shipyard
  • Remaining Attempts for Tournament Battle are now be displayed during Matchmaking
  • Asset download prompt will now only show for Mobile Devices
  • New Current/Origin Room is EMPed AI Condition
  • Fixed an error that occurs while opening the Ammo Crafting menus
  • Fixed a bug with the Recaptcha Quiz not triggering correctly
  • Fixed a bug with Market filters not being able to display Leg Equipment
  • Fixed bug with Promotion UI assets not being downloaded
  • Fixed a bug with Lvl 7 Fleet Starbase grid layout
  • Fixed an issue that prevented Panning when Scrolling the GM Mission List
  • Fixed a visual bug when accidentally Tapping a Crew while in Build Mode
  • Fixed an issue with Keyboard Input Fields on Android 11 Devices


We have some exciting news ahead, but for now - prepare yourselves for a Spooktacular Halloween, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

Galaxy Patch Notes V0.961

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

The September Tournament has come to a close, congratulations to the top performers in each Division!

This month’s prize is a Unique Ship Armour Cosmetic effect, Hydrascale Armor. Radiant Scale, an alternate option, is now available for all players in the Dove Store.

                                                                       Hydrascale



                                                                      Radiant Scale



Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is scheduled to roll out on all Platforms over the next few hours.

These notes include some features that were partially rolled out in a prior update. The MacOS client will also be returning to the App Store soon.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h3]V0.961.0 Patch Notes[/h3]

  • Added New Mission List Menu in Galaxy Map
  • Added a Toggle option for the Galaxy Map Info Panel
  • Added New repeatable Missions for Starting Areas (Level 1)
  • Added a Download Notification on Game Launch
  • Added Support for New Weekend Event Types
  • Added New Legendary and Special Crew
  • Added New Crew Level/XP/Rarity Bar
  • Invader Crew has been added to The Gray Collection
  • Reduced Repair times for Starbases and all Ships Level 8 or above
  • Security/Trap rooms can no longer be placed on T2 grids
  • Rebalanced Lift Speed across Levels 3-14
  • Inspected Ships will now have Rooms hidden by default until Scanned
  • Scanned Ships now display potential Resource costs if the Battle is Lost
  • ‘Reload Rate’ changed to ‘Reload Time’ in Room Profile Panels
  • ‘CurrentRoom’ AI conditions can no longer Target 1 Grid Rooms
  • Added ‘Current Room Is EMPed’ and ‘Origin Room Is EMPed’ AI Conditions
  • Phase Shift and First Aid Abilities can now Trigger when not in Target Room
  • Crew AI will no longer be run while inside Lifts
  • Updated AI menu selections UI
  • Removed AI Chips from Market Filters
  • Super Mineral Crate upgraded to Epic Rarity
  • Mining Drones no longer take up an Inventory Slot
  • Players can now stock up to 3 Mining Drones
  • Each Mining Material now has 2 Mining locations
  • Mining Missions now provide increased Rewards
  • Crafting Materials from Void Particles and Shards have been rebalanced:


Gold Changed from: 3 Void Particle per Shard, 9 Shard per Bar
To: 4 Void Particle per Shard, 6 Shard per Bar

Titanium Changed from: 3 Void Particle per Shard, 9 Shard per Bar
To: 4 Void Particle per Shard, 6 Shard per Bar

Silicon Changed from: 3 Void Particle per Shard, 10 Shard per Bar
To: 5 Void Particle per Shard, 6 Shard per Bar


  • Fixed issue where Bank would still display Rewards when already Purchased
  • Fixed issue where moving Armor Blocks did not update Room Defence values correctly
  • Fixed Rearm Menu not calculating Costs correctly
  • Fixed bug that causes Crews to twitch when their Origin room is disabled by BFR
  • Fixed First Aid Ability not working properly in Ground Battles
  • Fixed bug with dropdown menus mistaking Drag action for Selection
  • Fixed animations for Dropship Reward collection
  • Fixed bug causing incorrect Time display
  • Fixed multiple UI elements not being extended on Devices with Safe Areas
  • Fixed a number of issues with Verification Emails
  • Fixed a number of Tutorial Errors


Prestige Trees have been reset. Players can now race to fill their roster before the next scheduled reset in January.

Good hunting, Captains – we hope you enjoy the Lunar Festival celebrations!

-SavySoda Team

Galaxy Patch Notes V0.960.3

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is now available on Android and STEAM platforms.

Updates for iOS and macOS will be postponed for a short time due to new usability guidelines from the App Store. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h2]V0.960.3 Patch Notes[/h2]

  • Ship Scans now reveal potential losses for a Failed Attack
  • Improved usability of Room Power Icon controls in Battle
  • Implemented Continuous Building Mode for 1 grid block ‘Rooms’
  • Added “View Fleet” button when selecting a player in public chat
  • Crews now flash red when taking Damage
  • A large number of Crew have had their descriptions changed
  • Optimized various Crew shader effects/animations
  • Reduced fade animation time in Leaderboard
  • Fixed a bug with Sprite outlines resulting in a game Restart
  • Fixed a bug with Steam Achievements not updating correctly
  • Fixed a bug that prevented parts of a Crew from being hidden on Death
  • Fixed a bug causing duplicate Menus in the Inventory
  • Fixed a bug causing Player Rankings to incorrectly display ‘0’
  • Fixed a bug with Notifications when viewing the Galaxy Map
  • Fixed a bug preventing BFR from disabling Passive Rooms (Engines/Bridge)
  • Fixed a bug preventing Escape Chance updating when Reactors are Destroyed


As always, we would like to thank everyone for your valued feedback – leading to many of the changes listed above.

Our next update will target new features designed to greatly enhance gameplay experience.
Keep your eyes to the Stars, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

Galaxy Patch Notes V0.960.2

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is now available on Android and STEAM, with iOS to follow once approved. This update also lists hotfixes included in V0.960.1.

IMPORTANT: Pixel Starships will no longer support iOS9 as of this update. Support for Android KitKat will also be removed in a future update.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h2]V0.960.2 Patch Notes[/h2]

  • Implemented a new UI for displaying active Bonus Events
  • AI editing is now enabled for Rooms that are Upgrading
  • Removed “lv” Level prefix for Crew XP/HP Bars
  • Updated pathing for scatter type Missiles, including the Hwacha Drone Launcher
  • Tutorial now prevents Players from returning to the Ship Scene on certain steps
  • AI Conditions and Actions are more logically grouped in the AI Menu
  • Temporarily reverted recent changes to Friendly Battle Replays
  • Updated Battle RNG algorithm
  • Added several new Mission Lines to the Galaxy Map
  • Mining Missions will no longer be hidden if you don’t meet the requirements
  • Missions with a Max Level requirement lower than the Player’s Level are now hidden
  • Fixed an issue making it possible for Schrodinger's Quiz to appear in Battle
  • Fixed Healing Rain not activating in Ground Battles (delayed for iOS)
  • Fixed a bug with rounding for Ability Stat calculations in Ground Battles
  • Fixed ‘seams’ breaking the repeat of background images in Ground Battles
  • Fixed a performance issue caused by the Dropship Indicator
  • Fixed a bug with Urgent Repair being used on rooms disabled by BFR
  • Fixed a bug where the Rearm Button would not appear in certain cases
  • Fixed a bug with Starbux to Resource conversion when Upgrading Rooms
  • Fixed a bug with closing Item Menu immediately after using a Training Item
  • Fixed an error in Reward Scene when opening Loot Box Items
  • Fixed a bug where Mission requirements are not being validated correctly
  • Fixed an edge case that can cause a flashing black screen in PVP
  • Fixed an issue with System Messages for Banned User Accounts
  • Fixed an issue preventing the purchase of the Steampunk Helmet in the Dove Shop
  • Fixed bug with RNG setup returning the same values at the beginning of a Battle
  • Fixed a bug that enabled Reactor Room Types to be completely removed from Ship
  • Fixed several Battle Sync issues for improved accuracy


As always, we would like to thank everyone for your valued feedback – leading to many of the changes listed above.

Please note: Due to concerns regarding impersonation and player abuse; Users will no longer be able to change their Username on the PSS website for Starbux. This feature can now only be used once per account, for free. Accounts that have changed Username in the past will not receive an additional free change.

The new Tournament format is about to begin, and we can’t wait to see each Division’s race to the top! Good hunting, Captains!

-SavySoda Team