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Universe Exploration Patch Notes & News

Released 0.9.35

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

110d ago

- Added auto-destroy by rarity for Module Vault. Selected rarities can now be destroyed automatically when opening the vault, and the setting is available both on the Settings page and in the vault itself.

- The purchase interface on the Temporal Residue page now supports direct numeric input.

- Fixed an issue where in some rare cases the modules could be failed to destroy.

- Fixed an issue where fleet counts would be reset to zero when constructing ships during an Unstable Rift battle.

- Fixed an issue where fleet counts could be duplicated upon completion of an Unstable Rift.

Released 0.9.35

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

110d ago

- The purchase interface on the Temporal Residue page now supports direct numeric input.

- Fixed an issue where in some rare cases the modules could be failed to destroy.

- Fixed an issue where fleet counts would be reset to zero when constructing ships during an Unstable Rift battle.

- Fixed an issue where fleet counts could be duplicated upon completion of an Unstable Rift.

Released 0.9.32

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

126d ago

- The countdown interface of the Unstable Rift now shows how many campaigns have been completed.

- Fixed an issue where very large ship count could cause the game to halt.

Released 0.9.31

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

130d ago

- Fixed an issue where Auto Rift could stop progressing when running in a browser.

- Fixed an issue where Deadly Rift battles were incorrectly labeled as Mission in the damage stats history.

- Added a numeric input mode to Fleet Management. Enable it from the Settings page.

- It is now possible to adjust the opacity of the virtual joystick on the Settings page.

Released 0.9.29

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

133d ago

- Implemented Auto Unstable Rift Campaigns. When sufficient antimatter is available and eligible star systems remain, Auto Unstable Rift Campaigns can automatically rotate between star system battles.

- Auto Rift Campaigns support a configurable maximum challenge level. The campaign in the current star system will end early once that level is completed.

- Fixed an issue where Deadly Rift progress was lost after restarting the game.

Released 0.9.28

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

137d ago

- Added an enemy clearance progress bar for Deadly Rifts.

- Improved the display of large numerical values in loot rooms.

Released 0.9.26

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

139d ago

The first Epic module obtained each day is now guaranteed to be Flawless quality or higher.\\nIf you have already acquired an Epic module earlier today before this update, your next Epic module will be guaranteed to meet this quality threshold.

Released 0.9.24

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

142d ago

- The scouted Deadly Rift enemies will now be marked with a green rectangle.

- Epic modules now have a small chance to roll Perfect affixes directly. The bonus effect from affix “Salvage Rigs” is doubled for this mechanic.

- Reduced requirements for unlocking the Stargate.

- Fixed an issue where the maximum resource capacity could be lost when running the game in browsers on certain mobile devices.

Released 0.9.23

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

144d ago

Fixed an issue that could cause Plasma, Antimatter, or Energy to be incorrectly reset to zero when loading the game.

Released 0.9.22

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

147d ago

- (Beta) Added a virtual joystick for Deadly Rifts on mobile devices. The joystick can be activated anywhere on the maze map, and the repeat rate can be adjusted in the settings. - Added a new Deadly Rift control: double-click the map or press CTRL to toggle Scout Mode. This can be disabled in the settings.

Released 0.9.21

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

147d ago

- Balance adjustment: increased the Module Vault capacity progression to 30 / 50 / 70. - The map of Deadly Rift will be fully revealed after defeating all enemies.

Released 0.9.20

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

149d ago

- You can now lock modules. Locked modules will be excluded in batch destroy. Note: you can still destroy locked modules individually. - The fleet will be moved to a tapped point in Deadly Rift when there is an open route between the point and the fleet. - It is now possible to collect loot in Deadly Rift by pressing Enter or the space bar.

Released 0.9.19

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

150d ago

- It is now possible to consume Temporal Residue to extend the module vault. - The maximum fleet name length has been increased to 28 characters. - Fixed an issue where some rewards gained from Deadly Rift wasn't applied correctly. - Optimized the deployment page of Deadly Rift.

Released 0.9.14

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

152d ago

- Added the Deadly Rift, which becomes accessible after completing an Unstable Rift. Deadly Rifts offer increased module and resource acquisition potential. See the in-game Deadly Rift page for detailed rules and mechanics. Additional content related to Deadly Rifts will be introduced in future updates. - The Spacecraft section on the exploration page is now collapsable. - Fixed an issue that could cause affix stats from different modules to be mixed up. - Fixed an issue where module statistics is lost after importing.

Released 0.9.12

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

162d ago

- Fixed an issue where the module could be forever lost if the web page was refreshed immediately after claiming a module. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 20.

Released 0.9.11

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

162d ago

- Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 19, and it will increase by 1 each day until reaching 20. - Fixed an issue where the affix "Eirene Echo" would not take effect after combat ended.

Released 0.9.8

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

164d ago

Fixed an issue where Aegis of Aion: Sovereign Domain, when activated alongside certain modules, could cause ships to survive unexpectedly.

Released 0.9.7

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

165d ago

- The artefact card in the loot room now displays details with module effects applied. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 17, and it will increase by 1 each day until reaching 20.

Released 0.9.6

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

166d ago

- Optimised the module comparison dialog. - The ship loadout page will display the module details of the selected slot when the screen size allows doing so. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 16, and it will increase by 1 each day until reaching 20.

Released 0.9.5

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

166d ago

- Added batch module destruction, allowing you to destroy all modules of the same rarity at once. - Fixed an issue where the damage multiplier for affix "Divine Spark" was incorrectly stacking; now only the strongest instance applies. - Balance adjustment: increased the cooldown rounds of affix "Fate Cauterize." - Balance adjustment：increased the round triggering affix "Timed Salvo" - Balance adjustment: affix "Eirene Combat Repair" can no longer be equipped on the Plasma Reaper. - Any modules that became unequippable due to the above changes are granted one chance to regenerate into a higher-rarity module. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 15, and it will increase by 1 each day until reaching 20.

Released 0.9.4

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

168d ago

- There are now two new tabs on the Damage Stats panel: 'All' and 'History'. - The Damage Stats panel can now be checked separately on the Game Statistics page. - Discovered systems can now be sorted by distance, with the farthest shown first. - Fixed an issue where some modules' description don't match their restrictions. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 14, which will increment by 1 each day until reaching a maximum of 20.

Released 0.9.3

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

168d ago

- Introduced the Ship Module Drop System. As this feature spans multiple components, it will be rolled out in phases. - Phase I unlocks Unstable Rift drops, allowing up to 10 modules to be obtained per day from Rifts. Additional content and drop sources will be progressively released in future updates. - Updated Rift reward terminology: “Accuracy” and “Evasion” have been renamed to “Accuracy level” and “Evasion level” to better reflect their actual mechanics. - Removed the original Accuracy and Evasion display from the combat message logs. - A module is now rewarded after occupying a star system. Enter the occupied system page and click the button 'Claim'. - Fixed an issue where the rebirth flow could fail to reset data properly. - Two filters were added to the Module Vault. - Heart of Ananke: Sovereign effect applied to other ships now lasts for 100 rounds only. - Increased the Unstable Rift daily item drop cap to 13, which will increment by 1 each day until reaching a maximum of 20. - Optimized the performance of some pages.

Released 0.8.7

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

181d ago

- Add fleet management. - Fixed an issue where Tier 5 hints where incorrectly displayed for Tier 7 and 8 machines. - Battles are no longer accelerated in offline resource collection, due to the increasing complexity of combat.

Released 0.8.4

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

186d ago

- Added a custom option for ship building. - Science machines are now displayed in descending order.

Released 0.8.1

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

192d ago

Fixed an issue where defeated fleets were incorrectly displayed as having gone.

Released 0.8.0

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

192d ago

- The Dark Overlord’s domain can now be discovered after defeating all artifact bosses. - Added advanced resource machines, unlocked after conquering the Dark Overlord’s system. - Antimatter consumption has been updated; travelling to star systems beyond 500 light-years now incurs a slight increase in cost. - Dark Matter consumption can now also boost resource and research acquisition speed. See the Rebirth screen for details. - Resource progress bars are now enabled by default and can be disabled in the Settings menu. - Fixed an issue that could prevent galaxy campaign rewards from being granted correctly. - Galaxy campaign combat speed is now synchronised with Rift combat speed. - Battery items are now displayed from higher tier to lower tier. - Added several new resource gathering achievements.

Released 0.7.29

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

198d ago

- It is now possible to display progress bars in the resource list, defaults to off, can be turned on in Settings. - There will be a clickable icon in the resource list for resources being able to upgrade their storages. - Optimised some parts of the UI.

macOS Support Now Available!

Sesamesteam_community_announcements

199d ago

Universe Exploration is now officially supported on macOS! Starting today, Mac players can join the journey into the unknown. Work has been done to ensure the best possible experience on Apple devices:

Native Apple Silicon Support: Runs natively on M1, M2, and M3 chips for maximum performance and efficiency.
Intel Mac Support: Fully compatible with Intel-based Macs.
Universal Binary: A single seamless download for all Mac users.

Thank you for your patience and support. It’s time to explore the universe on your Mac!

Released 0.7.26

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

203d ago

- Added a new enhanced artifact Wings of Eirene: Serenity. Scan the systems to gain the entrance of obtaining it. - You can now collapse the fleet overview while viewing the combat log. - Improved loading and update performance of the combat interface. - The iOS version now supports swipe-back navigation from the left edge of the screen.

Released 0.7.25

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

206d ago

- Fixed an issue that could cause the radar scan range to display incorrectly. - Added explanatory text when selecting the default (hardest) Unstable Rift.

Released 0.7.2

Sesamesteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

209d ago

- Added a stats panel in combat. - Fixed an issue where the path of upgrading artifacts couldn't be activated.

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