Dear Commanders:

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• Based on community feedback, we have decided to adjust the factions

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1. Faction merging: The Superintelligent Industry (Green) merges into -> The Free Interstellar (Red), The Imperial Temple (Yellow) merges into -> The Council of Sages (Purple)
   
2. Faction selection is locked for the first scenario, no longer allowing selection of: The Imperial Temple (Yellow), The Superintelligent Industry (Green)
   
3. Automatic balancing when selecting factions is temporarily disabled for the first scenario
   
4. Automatic balancing when transferring factions is temporarily disabled in the Starport scenario, requiring level 100 and meeting other conditions indicated in the interface to use
   
5. Merged factions have not disappeared and can still be joined through faction transfer: The cost of faction transfer has been adjusted from 8000 uranium to free
   
6. The mercenary feature related to faction balance will be available in future updates

Resource Supplement

1. In the last few days before the end of the New Product Festival, we will send resource supplies to all characters who have logged into the Starport, which can be obtained even when offline
   
2. Collect from the in-game mailbox (shortcut key F7), maximum retention period of 90 days when unread

Short-term Plans

1. Adjust visual presentation, optimize and fix UI issues
   
2. Improve game client performance to lower the entry barrier for the game
   
3. Steam Workshop, attempt to introduce player-customizable music and local multi-language options

Other Updates

1. Corrected the volume of mine-clearing sound effects
   
2. Improved the performance of explosion sound effects
   
3. Fixed an issue where mouse box drawing could occasionally fail after entering combat state
   
4. Corrected an error where artillery impact special effects had a 6-unit distance offset
   
5. Fixed blurry font on the login interface banner image
   
6. Added support for resolutions: 2048x1152, 2880x1880
   
7. Balance has been adjusted, with initial values for attack power of all combat units modified. Depending on the unit, the reduction range is between 15% and 20%.

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Starshift Studio

Dear Commanders:

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• We are thrilled to announce that our Collapsed Galaxy 2 has been invited to join the Steam NEXT FEST in October 2024! For the entire week from October 14th to October 21st, you will have the opportunity to experience the demo of Collapsed Galaxy 2. Please join us, play the game, and share your feedback! We are eagerly looking forward to reading your reactions, observations, and thoughts!
  
  
• During the Steam NEXT FEST, we will be giving out in-game resource rewards to online commanders as a token of our appreciation.
  
• We welcome suggestions and feedback in the game's Steam community, and please add it to your wishlist!
  
  
• We are honored to meet you all on Earth, and thank you sincerely!

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Starshift Studio

Greetings, Commanders!
We've decided to remove access restrictions. The DEMO version will continue from the Playtest version, accelerating the completion of the "Early Access" version. We hope you'll enjoy it!

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It's been over 48 hours since our announced Playtest maintenance time. During this period, we've made some minor adjustments:

• Physical characteristics of communication antennas: We've introduced small-scale realistic physics simulations to ground combat units. Some units have been equipped with communication antennas that exhibit inertia. When units move, turn, or suddenly stop, the communication antennas will simulate realistic swaying effects due to physical inertia.

The DEMO version is long-term and expected to be a persistent test

• Refining core processes: Continuous fine-tuning of combat core
  
• Testing overall flow: Optimizing and adjusting based on Steam community feedback, preparing for the launch of the "Early Access" version
  
• If you find yourself stuck on the first scene, please try logging in again and switching to: Relic-02 (Steam) or Relic-03 (Steam). We will fix this issue as soon as possible. Please be patient for the update. Thank you for your understanding.

Server time is based on PT timezone. The server will execute "time zone folding" twice daily, sharing data across different time zones. The schedule is as follows:

• a. PT timezone 03:00 ~ 15:00
  
• * Hong Kong local time 18:00 ~ 06:00 next day (Night) - Online
  
• * Los Angeles local time 03:00 ~ 15:00 (Day)
  
• b. PT timezone 15:00 ~ 03:00 next day
  
• * Los Angeles local time 15:00 ~ 03:00 next day (Night) - Online
  
• * Hong Kong local time 06:00 ~ 18:00 (Day)
  
• c. Disconnections during time zone folding switches and unstable cross-timezone connections are normal

This test version is gradually optimizing and improving performance and visual presentation. We ask for your understanding regarding any short-term lag or delays.
This test version is gradually optimizing and improving performance and visual presentation. We ask for your understanding regarding any short-term lag or delays.

• Multi-language support: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Brazilian Portuguese; Korean may have incomplete translations due to character set issues, which we expect to fix before the "Early Access" version
  
• Operation features: Supports screen center zooming with mouse wheel, camera rotation with Q and E keys, and quick movement with the ~ key
  
• Game functions: Bugs in the DEMO version are normal. We will try to fix as many as possible before each server restart

1. Unit models have been redesigned, with adjustments made to all units based on Steam community feedback
   
   
2. Fixed an issue where the progress bar would get stuck when logging into the scene for the first time after character creation
   
   
3. Fixed an issue where the fog of war on the minimap interface was not affecting enemies
   
   
4. Adjusted battlefield capacity, allowing more low-level players to participate in battles
   
   * Low-level maximum limit +5: The number of players below max level who can enter has increased from 5 to 10
   * The battle capacity for Fortress 44 has been adjusted from 20 (5) to 25 (0), meaning low-level commanders are no longer allowed to participate in battles
   * A Governor (Lord) entering the battlefield increases the maximum number of max-level participants by +5
   
   
5. MK transformation enabled: Upgrading a unit's MK model to the highest level can earn a cumulative reward of 2500 uranium ore. MK6 rewards 20 uranium ore, MK7 rewards 80 uranium ore, MK8 rewards 400 uranium ore, MK9 rewards 2000 uranium ore
   
   
6. Increased initial resources for characters: Total of 3000K money, 300K amethyst, 30K uranium ore
   
   * After landing at the Starport Base, you can obtain initial resources of: 3000K money, 0 amethyst, 15K uranium ore
   * Additional uranium ore reward of 15K for logging in this month, visible when choosing a faction
   * For the first 3 days of the DEMO launch, the system will send online commanders 3 amethyst rewards at PT 22:00, 100K each time, which can be collected in the mail
   * PT 22:00 refers to 22:00 Los Angeles local time (night), corresponding to 13:00 Hong Kong local time (day)
   
   
7. Extra Reward: Share a video for a chance to win 1 additional initial resource reward (We will send rewards via in-game mail to selected quality video creators, with a total of 3 winning spots)
   
   * Shared content: Thank you for sharing an exciting 30-minute battle video or interesting game footage
   * Material usage: We will use it for social media and Steam store page materials. Sending indicates your agreement for us to publish or edit your video
   * Submission deadline: Before 21:00 PT on October 13, 2024, corresponding to 12:00 Hong Kong local time (day)
   * Announcement time: Winners list will be announced before 21:00 PT on October 20, 2024, corresponding to 12:00 Hong Kong local time (day)
   * Submission format: Email to J@collapsedgalaxy.com, include your Steam account link in the email content for reward distribution. Please submit video links using well-known file sharing services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WeTransfer, Baidu Netdisk, or Aliyun Drive
   
   * To obtain your Steam account link: Open the Steam website in a browser, log in to your account, click on your avatar in the top right corner (as shown in the image), and copy the full link from the browser. Example: https://gtm.you1.cn/profiles/12345678901234567/
   

1. Dispatch Slot 2 now open: Opening a new dispatch slot automatically grants an additional 48 unit slots. When switching to Dispatch Slot 2, you need to configure new attribute points (supporting 2 sets of independent combat strategies)
   
2. Custom skill hotkeys now available: You can customize skill hotkeys except for system-used keys (e.g., AWSD, QE, PM). Access this feature in [System Menu/ESC] - [Settings]
   
   
3. Feature enabled: Friends (F4): Automatically opens at level 20, accessible from the bottom right corner of the main interface
   
4. Feature enabled: Legion (F5): Automatically opens at level 25, legion functionality is only UI-released, creation allowed after update
   
5. Feature enabled: Rankings (F6): Open by default
   
6. Feature enabled: Mail (F7): Open by default
   
   
7. Armory now open: Accessible at level 40 (independent building), used for unit storage. Permanently increase storage slots using uranium ore
   
8. Advanced Laboratory now open: Accessible at level 60 through the laboratory's auxiliary building. Merge same-type units to obtain more advanced higher models
   
9. Replication Factory now open: Accessible at level 80 through the armory's auxiliary building. Perform unit replication operations with cooldown time
   
10. Transfer Factory now open: Accessible at level 100 through the arsenal's auxiliary building. Destroy units to convert them into experience, with cooldown time
    
    
11. Teleporter now open: Accessible at level 1 (independent building), nationality transfer function requires level 100. In addition to level requirements, you must meet the conditions specified in the interface. The threshold for switching factions is very high. It is recommended to consider thoroughly when creating a character, matching the faction suitable for your characteristics according to MBTI. Many new functions in the future will be deeply bound to faction personality tendencies. Finding and making friends with comrades who have similar personality traits is the best way to play the game
    
    
12. Magic Star scene opened: Not accessible, waiting for update
    
13. Self-inspection for violations enabled: Anti-cheating
    
14. Ban module enabled: Disposal function for users violating Steam rules and game rules. Violators will be prompted that they have been frozen by the system
    
15. Interstellar Prison: Not accessible through the interface, called upon by patrolling human GMs when providing help or support
    
    
16. Activity - Stage Rewards now open: Commanders can claim unit rewards through the activity entrance at levels 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Directly click to receive 8 level 120 MK5 model units, choose one of two options. The translation may not be accurate, please accept our sincere apologies. We are working hard to improve, thank you!
    
    Level Reached

    Unit Option 1

    Unit Option 2

    50

    Lurker

    Sniper

    60

    Hellhound

    Mobile Fortress

    70

    Air Fighter

    Assault

    80

    Berserker

    Blade Warrior

    90

    Cannon

    Thunder

    100

    Nighthawk

    Enforcer

1. All unit icons have been reset. Thanks to the positive feedback from the Steam community. We will continue to optimize units that are not satisfactory
   
2. All 18 vegetation environment scenes have been redesigned, improving the compatibility of ground soil and vegetation. Color optimization for slopes and edge areas has been done to make transitions more obvious and easier to distinguish
   
3. All 18 desert environment scenes have been redesigned, making the mix of sand-like soil and gravel more natural. Differential treatment has been applied to high and low ground surfaces, making the two layers of terrain easier to identify
   
   
4. Fixed an issue where there was a small probability that pressing the F key in the first scene would not trigger the cutscene. In the current version, it will directly skip after the countdown ends. You can also choose to exit the game and re-enter. After re-entering, all obstacles will automatically disappear
   
5. Fixed an issue where the battle status minimap interface was misaligned in ultra-wide resolutions
   
6. Fixed the display of overhead health bars. This feature now supports displaying the health bar and name of all units' current locked attack targets
   
7. Fixed an issue where beast names were not displayed (Korean version temporarily only supports English monster names, we sincerely apologize for this)
   
8. Fixed an issue where obstacle effects of objects like rocks and wooden stakes were not working in all maps
   
9. Fixed the layout of the prompt window that pops up when creating a character, making it more prominent and increasing the fluidity of entering the main game process
   
10. Fixed an issue where the expedition interface overlapped with other interfaces during battle status
    
11. Fixed an issue where numerical markers on the map were translated into words
    
12. Fixed an issue where occasional prompt windows were slightly offset
    
13. Fixed an issue where private messages couldn't be selected on the planet map
    
14. Fixed an issue where pop-up windows affecting the game process couldn't be closed
    
15. Fixed an issue where the fog of war in Fortress 44 map didn't dissipate
    
16. Fixed an issue where the laser weapon sound effect for Blade Warriors was missing
    
17. Fixed abnormal display of the green progress vertical bar in the battle results interface
    
18. Fixed inaccurate display of faction icons in the VIC contention map
    
19. Fixed an issue where there was a probability of switching to level 11 shortly after arriving at the Starport Base when re-logging in
    
20. Fixed a 1-pixel horizontal deviation in the teleport interface
    
    
21. Optimized the color of mouse box selection from gray-white to a more eye-catching emerald green
    
22. Optimized the edges of the fog of war, making the edges of unit vision in the battle fog state change from jagged to extremely smooth and soft
    
23. Optimized the layout of the main interface minimap, making the layout more rational and clear
    
24. Optimized the random options when creating a character, no longer automatically selecting the governor image in the demo, increasing the fluidity of entering the main game process
    
25. Optimized the full-screen mode selection on the login interface, changing the function from windowed full-screen to true full-screen to slightly improve frame rate. This feature will continue to be adjusted in the future, allowing switching between the three modes
    
26. Optimized the mechanical sound effect of unit movement, slightly increasing the volume compared to the previous version
    
27. Optimized the appearance of charge points, changing their appearance
    
28. Optimized the idle animation of units in the dimensional gate expansion state
    
29. Optimized the interface layout of the laboratory to maintain visual consistency with the advanced laboratory
    
30. Balance adjustment: Adjusted the initial attack power values for all combat units, with reductions ranging from 20% to 25% depending on the unit
    
31. Optimized the layout and color scheme of the login interface with minor modifications

1. Friend Invitations: Allow creation of exclusive keys for new players to activate when creating characters, exempting them from the self-balancing mechanism constraints when choosing factions
   
   
2. Underground Lair
   
3. Observation Station: Interstellar Trade
   
4. Single Player Campaign
   
5. Training Ground
   
6. Simulation Battlefield
   
7. Vehicles
   
8. Mission System
   
9. Interstellar Furnace
   
10. Mineral Veins
    
11. Council Hall
    
12. Leader Statue
    
13. Commander Equipment Research and Development (Cutting-edge Laboratory)
    
14. Vehicle Modifications
    
15. Commander Outfit Changes
    
    
16. Access rights to underground buildings of planet native clans: Fox Clan
    
17. Prefabricated Unit Blueprints
    
18. Orbital Strikes
    
19. Legion Tactical Training
    
20. Legion Commander Combat Talents
    
21. Tactical Management
    
22. Magic Armor Blueprints
    
    
23. Outpost Construction: Use materials to build outpost ground facilities. The faction that completes construction first will be the first to activate J (for detailed information about J, please see the official website introduction)
    
24. Outpost Positions: Maps 22, 26, 62, 66 can build facilities and solidify into base-type maps, resisting infiltrations from other factions and primitive creatures, defending against infiltrations of the Starport Base
    
25. Outpost Mining
    
26. Space Elevator: Used to transport strategic materials to outposts
    
27. J: Will come online and offline during high traffic times, simulating human rest habits
    
    
28. Magic Star Activity
    
29. Sandworm Invasion Activity
    
30. Military Supply Package Activity
    
31. Instructor Teaching Activity
    
32. War Vehicle Contention Activity

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• Welcome to provide suggestions and feedback in the game's Steam community: https://gtm.you1.cn/app/2390660/discussions/
  
• The Early Access version is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. Welcome to add it to your wishlist! We are honored to meet you all on Earth, thank you!

Greetings, Commanders!

[Recent Updates]
It's been a while since we announced the upcoming Playtest in the community section last month
During this time, we've been working hard to enhance visual effects, such as our recently added terrain and vegetation system

Grass crushing effect: Large ground vehicles will affect vegetation, causing grass, shrubs, and other plants to bend over, which will recover on their own
Snow trampling effect: Any ground unit will leave traces and cause damage to snow-covered scenes, forming impressions and snow melting


[Test Description]
This test serves as a vanguard for next month's larger-scale test, focusing mainly on the following aspects:

1. Testing core processes: Confirming stability and baseline performance
2. Verifying "Time Zone Folding": Confirming the online service effect of the new mode, detailed test schedule as follows
Server time is based on PT time zone, the server will perform "Time Zone Folding" twice daily, sharing data across different time zones

a. PT time zone 01:00 ~ 13:00
Hong Kong local time 16:00 ~ 04:00 next day (Night) - Online
Los Angeles local time 01:00 ~ 13:00 (Day)
b. PT time zone 13:00 ~ 01:00 next day
Los Angeles local time 13:00 ~ 01:00 next day (Night) - Online
Hong Kong local time 04:00 ~ 16:00 (Day)
c. Disconnections during time zone folding switches and unstable cross-time zone connections are normal occurrences


[Notes]
This test version has not undergone deep performance optimization, thus requiring high PC hardware performance. Additionally:
1. Multi-language support: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Brazilian Portuguese; Korean may have incomplete translations due to character set issues, which will be fixed before the "Early Access" version
2. Operation features: Supports screen center zooming with mouse wheel, supports camera rotation with Q and E keys
3. Game features: Currently only core combat functions are available, some bugs not affecting core processes are normal and will be fixed before the next test.


Welcome to provide suggestions and feedback in the game's Steam community: https://gtm.you1.cn/app/2390660/discussions/

Thank you!

This event employs an AI tool named "JING" to create this Intelligence Entity Player. Through nominations and voting, we collect information about this entity, including her nickname and characteristics, from publicly available global internet data.

The nomination process will conclude on January 28, 2024 (PT time).

Before officially appearing in the game as a player, this entity is referred to as "J". She will be the avatar of a specific human and will possess their social media memories up until the year 2024. Additionally, she can simulate decision-making behaviors observed on social media, thereby forming a personality that fully matches that of a real person. Once the game launches, player interactions will encourage the development of new memories and the evolution of "J"'s personality traits.

More Infomation: https://collapsedgalaxy.com/

Once the required number of testers is reached, we will announce the specific testing schedule on the Steam store page and the official website one week in advance. A notification will be sent automatically to the email associated with your STEAM account. The content of the automatically sent email may be as follows:
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Collpased Galaxy 2 Beta is now available in your library!
Visit your Steam library to begin the installation and find out more about the game test from the developers.
You are receiving this email because you requested access to test Collpased Galaxy 2 on Steam.
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