Hello Universe Architects,

The simulation has been optimized!

We heard your concerns about recent developments in the game, so now we're coming at you with a light yet necessary patch. Here's what's in store...

After some reworking, we've successfully implemented a rapid click and hold buying feature. Save time (and your finger muscles) when buying more generators in the Main Simulation and Mesozoic Valley!



We've given Reality Engine nodes and icons a new array of colors. It's now easier than ever before to distinguish different types of Reality Engine upgrades!



Enjoy a more pocket-sized appearance, as well as improved recharge mechanics after you reboot your simulation! Let these little guys help rebuild your tree... I mean, who can say no to that face?



- Added new images and entries to the Story Journal.
- Fixed the increase in simulation acceleration not displaying in reboot panel.
- Fixed several minor bugs and issues.

- Nanobot buy mode now requires a Reality Engine unlock. The button for using the nanobot has been updated to make it easier to understand how to turn on buy mode.
- The normal tap hold speed has been reduced to 5 buys per second and then a new Reality Engine - Fast Tap and Hold unlock, that increase the hold buy speed to 11 per second.
- Story Journal illustrations and text updated
- Redesigned icons in the Reality Engine color of unlocked nodes more saturated.


As we continue development for more major patches, we thank you for your endless support!

We're excited to keep creating new content and to be providing you with the best scientific simulation possible.

Keep learning, and stay cellular!
~Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

The simulation has been optimized! Our team has been busy polishing visual details and implementing improved QoL features.

While we're also balancing development for heavier content, we invite you to learn and take advantage of these new features to make your Cells experience even better!

Once upon a time... there was a story journal in Cell To Singularity! Never miss an important popup again, because all of your story progress is now saved in the dash panel.



Say no more to tedious mental math. We made Entropy Generator costs easier to track!

- Find your most valuable generator purchase options when you sort by Value!
- Use the Buy Smart feature to round your purchases to the nearest 10 after selecting Buy Max.



Semblance's space needed some reorganizing. The Reality Engine now has a fresher look with a more scientific presentation- ready for inputting future discoveries!



Indulge your green thumb! When you achieve Terraforming on Mars, your progress will reflect in the Space and Mars Gardens with acres of green grass.



+ We added a MetaBits Functionality Explanation in the Reality Engine Menu!
+ There are new graphics for Shooting Star, Quantum Charge and Dinosaur Juice popups!
+ Improvements have been made to the sliding of the dash panel.
+ Several translations have been tweaked.
+ Story journal visuals have been added.
+ Altered color of Collect Geode button.
+ FIXED: Negative card bug in Mesozoic Valley.
+ FIXED: Adjustments in Photo Mode not saving.
+ FIXED: Missing Quantum Boost image.
+ FIXED: Simplified Chinese fonts.

Hotfix 7.74
+ Fixed Typo on metabit explanation ( Thanks @SkarmX2 )
+ Nanobots are grayed out in Reality Engine while simulation is running
+ Bug where you could spam "tab" and the dash panel would disappear while the handle is pulled out.
+ Fixed soft lock happening when pressed "ESC" while in camera mode

Let us know what you think of these features! We are always looking for ways to research and improve your simulated experience.

We hope you enjoy these polished additions. Until next update!

Stay cellular,
Lunch

Hey Cellular Cadets,

We are testing a new beta to try out with a number of improvements. Let us know what you think of the sorting options. We are testing some sorting methods, for example you can now sort by "value" which will optimize for the best price / production ratio. We have also added "Smart Buy" which will only buy rounded number amounts of Generators.

The Story journal has been added but is also in progress, we need to finish up the translations and the unlock oder might still be off.

Take a look let us know what you think in the comments. On in the beta channal on our discrod. https://discord.gg/BnSqDSV

Version 7.60
+Fixed Negative card bug on Mesozoic Valley
+ Added Sorting by Value Functionality for Entropy Generators. Please let us know what you think about these sorting functions.
+ Story journal added to dash panel
+ Added Metabits Functionality Explanation on the Reality Engine Menu
+ Added new graphics for Shooting Star, Quantum Charge and Dinosaur Juice Pop-ups.
+ Mars Planet and Mars Garden now gets greener when you unlock terraform.
+ Smart Buy "Option to Buy Max rounded to nearest 10"
+ Fixed photo adjustments not saving
+ Tweaked several Translations
+ Improved dashboard sliding
+ Smart buy bug fix this was crashing players games on Android
+ story journal visuals
+ fixed missing Quantum boost image
+ Fixed Simplify china fonts
+ Collect Geode has a nicer color.

Go to the game properties and switch to the public beta





- Lunch

There are reports of save file being erased after the recent Steam Client update (Monday Dec 21st 11AM). It seems to be mostly happening to MAC players.

UPDATE 22/20 1pm: It appears Steam Cloud saves are having issue on Mac. A number of other games are experiencing the same issue. Please contact us if you have been affected lunch@computerlunch.com

UPDATE 26/20: It looks like many Mac players have been effected by this issue. We are working to create replacement saves for any player that lost progress. Please to not hesitate to contact us at lunch@computerlunch.com so that we can help restore your progress.

If this has happened to your save progress here are two options.



There should be a local backup of the save data in:
[user]/Library/Application Support/com.computerlunchllc.cells

Make sure the game's closed, then copy all the contents from that folder into:
[user]/Library/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity

Overwrite any existing files. Restart the game and you should see your data restored.

Note: "Library" is a hidden folder you will need to show this folder. How to Show hidden folders on Mac



If you do not see the "com.computerlunchllc.cells" folder check if you have restore files in the main save file folder [user]/Library/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity.

Cells creates back up of your save file as you play. Hopefully you can use that to get you progress back. Here is where to find the back up save file and how to replace it.

1. Make sure the game is closed.
NOTE: Before you start it might be a good idea to make a duplicate copy of the save folder in case you make a mistake.

2. Navigate to the save folder.

On Mac it should be:
User > [Your user] /Library [hidden]/Application Support/Computer Lunch/Cell to Singularity/savedGames.gd



You should see six files:
savedGames.gd
savedGames2.gd
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd
savedGames.gd.restore
savedGames2.gd.restore
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd.restore



3. Move any files that don't end with ".restore" out of the save folder

4. Remove ".restore" from the remaining file's names. You should now have the following files remaining in the folder:
savedGames.gd
savedGames2.gd
savedGamesDeepBackup.gd

5. Restart the game


We will help create you a new save that is close to where your progress left off. Send us a email at lunch@computerlunch.com , let us know that you are playing on steam and you save file was erased.


If you have more details or have questions please leave them in the comments.

- lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

The time has come for an optimization update!

We have been fleshing out important improvements since the release of The Mammal Kingdom expansion. These new features have been added to create better visuals and gameplay for your simulations.

Let's take a look...

Get the perfect shot with our new camera features! Freeze your subject as soon as you take a snapshot, and change the angle using vertical and horizontal sliders (just in time for our photo contest)!



Worry no more! MetaBit production has been increased for most Reality Engine upgrades. Now the overall maximum speed increase has been bumped up from 1650 to 2105!



We've rearranged the structure of the tree! Now Eutherians are well aligned in the tree of evolution, alongside Apes, Mammals, Tetrapods, and multiple nodes.



Enjoy discovering new traits on the main tree! From the Medulla Oblongata trait to the Puma 3D trophy, these nodes feature interesting and surprising facts!



- Mesozoic Valley ranks now give a higher speed boost to the main simulation (2% >>> 10%).
- Controller support has been improved, now allowing for directional hopping between special nodes (such as the Mesozoic Valley skull and the Idea brain).
- Numbers in Simplified Chinese have been localized.
- 3D parrot model has been updated on the main tree.
- Updated boost graphics and MetaBit icon.
- FIXED: Amount of MetaBits earned is now correct and matches number of mined MetaBits on stat page.

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With these added improvements, the Cells team will be on winter break for the rest of the year.
We hope you enjoy this new update into 2021!

Stay safe, stay cellular, and happy holidays.
~Lunch

Hello Cellular Cadets,

We're breathing a few more quality of life improvements into Mammals!

For players interested in beta testing this patch, please be on the lookout for these new features:

- Tweaked prices on some Life Upgrades.
- Adjusted node positions.
- Added new nodes (Medulla Oblongata, Estrus, Menstruation, Screaming, Puma).
- Reduced Feliformes Metabit price from 7.77B to 5.5B.
- Mesozoic Valley rank pop up should now have the correct speed increase multiplier.
- Improved Chinese translations.

To get you excited, here's a quick look at the Mammal section of the tree (before and after this update):





Don't know how to join the Cell To Singularity beta?
We'll show to how!





We can't wait to hear your feedback on these improvements. Please include any suggestions, questions, or concerns in the comments below.

Until then- stay cellular!

~Lunch

We have herd reports of metabit production decreasing, the metabits must flow. This beta patch increases the overall speed of the simulation when unlocking Reality Engine nodes. Make sure to also check out the advance improvements in photomode.

Add any feedback in the comments. We are hoping to release this update sometime early next week.

- Increase metabit production for Reality Engine upgrades. Increase over all speed increase maximum. 1650 >>> 2475
- Each Mesozoic Valley Rank give a more speed increase to main simulation. 2% >>> 5%
- Fixed bug where on entering the game metabits would be increase by the of earned metabits that simulation round.
- Puma/Mountain lion is now a trophy animal on the tree.
- 2 New evolution traits for the Brain track and reproduction track ( Medulla oblongata , Menstruation )
- Advance photo mode features. You can freeze frame the world after a photo is taken. Then adjust the horizontal and vertical panning to get the perfect shot. Just in time for the photo contest.
- Controller support much improved. Tree navigation allows for directional hopping to nodes on the tree. You can navigate special nodes on the tree such as Mesozoic Valley of the floating Brain. Tools has more options for controller navigation.
- Simplify Chinese number have been localized. Including both Big Chinese number and time scales.
- Reconfigured tree layout between Tetrapod and Ape. With the Mammal Kingdom update this section needs more polish to smooth the game play. We are still working on the layout and upgrade progress on this part of the tree.
- Parrot on the tree replaced with the new Parrot model.


Thanks for your help,
~LUNCH

This patch includes a few features, and we were able to iron out a number of bugs form last week Mammal Kingdom release.


- Kangaroo and Koala have better textures and animations.
- Added Beaver animation, now they chew on a log.
- Fixed bug showing 6 available items in the life notification tab.
- Fixed Issue Tree line connections were not displaying after buying a item.
- Added button to Skip Open Geode After the first dinosaur prestige.
- Added 2 NEW reality engine speed simulation upgrades and reduce cost on overdrive boost upgrades.
--- Thermal Equalizer 6.67E+10 Simulation Speed 200% more efficient
--- Void Accelerator 2.51E+12 Simulation Speed 250% more efficient
- Adjusted land masses in the land garden.
- Reduced over all game memory allocation.
- Next month we will be running a Mammal photo contest. We update the Camera mode to allow for more angle rotation in the Mammal Kingdom allowing you to get that perfect shot. NOTE: This feature does clip though the world, but we want to give photographs more control of their shooting.
-On the Semblance Interface the red "Reboot" button popup, now displays the amount of speed simulation increase you will get after rebooting.


Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species" 161 years ago today, and we're celebrating by gifting free Darwinium!

Use the code EVOLVE to redeem 25 cubes in Cell To Singularity now through November 30th. Use the redeem code button in the options.


We hope you enjoy these improvements.
If you are in living in the United States enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday, for everyone else, Stay cellular!

~Lunch

We have a fresh Mammal Kingdom update ready for release ( version 7.19) , however we need some eyeballs on the patch before we can release it to all the players.

Please have a look at the beta, make sure everything is works. Let us know if you find anything game breaking.

The Cells dev team and I have been testing the new update all day and it looks good and stable to us, however we want to get a little more testing. I think someone once said "Better safe then sorry!"

-Fixed bug showing 6 available items in the life notification tab.
-Fixed Issue Tree line connections were not displaying after buying a item.
-Added 2 NEW reality engine speed simulation upgrades and reduce cost on overdrive boost upgrades.
-Kangaroo and Koala texture updated.
-Added Beaver animation
-Adjusted land masses in the land garden.
-Reduced over all memory allocation. This should help prevent the game from crashing on old mobile devices.
-Added button to Skip Open Geode After the first dino prestige.
-Get ready for the photo contest. The Camera mode allow for more angle rotation to get the perfect shot. This feature does clip though the world, but we want to give photographs more control of their shooting.
-Reboot button popup, now displays the amount of speed simulation increase you will get after rebooting.
- New Reality Engine upgrades
--- Thermal Equalizer 6.67E+10 Simulation Speed 200% more efficient
--- Void Accelerator 2.51E+12 Simulation Speed 250% more efficient



If you're in USA Happy Thanksgiving , if not well stay cellular.

~Lunch


1 Right click on Cells and click properties
2. Switch to beta tab and select the Beta branch.
3. You might need to restart steam for the beta to download.

Semblance Log: After many months of work, the simulation has progressed to new levels of advancement. But it appears that a reboot of the Realty Engine system has exposed anomalies: unusual "glitches" have appeared in an unexplored section of the tree. Perhaps we can use the "MetaBits" that upgrade the simulation to fix them. I anticipate that this mystery may hold the key to a whole new branch of evolution...




Hello Universe Architect,

The time has come for new discoveries of mammalian proportions!

We’ve worked hard to reinvent how you obtain mammals and learn about them in Cells! A vast world of diverse animals, additional traits, and new achievements is yours to explore.

There’s a lot of new information to cover, so let’s jump right in!

Unlock 27 mammals on the main tree and in the Land Garden!



- From Ibex to Platypus, we’ve added a diverse array of mammals to our warm-blooded roster!
- Explore the evolutionary branches of the three mammal clades: Eutherians, Marsupials, and Monotremes!
- Lions, tigers, and bears… oh, my! Encounter different families of Eutherians, including Caniformes, Feliformes, and more.

Enjoy the refreshed sights of the Land Garden, fully renovated to meet your mammals’ needs!



- The Land Garden has now been divided into 6 biomes: tundra, desert, savannah, rainforest, grasslands, and the outback!
- Treat your eyes to improved textures, restructured terrain, and varied foliage!

Purchase over 40 new evolutionary traits about mammals! Learn about why Caniforms have Longer Jaws, why Camels have Humps, and more.



- Find 6 mysterious glitches in the simulation after you achieve Singularity! It looks like they need MetaBits to grant access to mammal branches on the main tree…
- Collect 30 new achievements to learn more about these fascinating animals!
- We combined the Reality Engine and Terminus Chamber into one space for Semblance! Access your simulation information in one, easy place.
- Earn a new Glass Node in Semblance’s Terminus Chamber once you unlock all mammals!
- Listen to new sound effects as you purchase all major Civilization and Mars generators!
- Command your Nanobots! Set them to Buy Mode for an ultra-fast purchasing experience, limited to items on the screen in Camera View.
- Say cheetah! Camera mode now has a lens shift feature, allowing you to improve your photos’ compositions.
- Partial controller support. Plug in an XBox or PS controller and you will be able to play the game with that controller.

- Keep track of your earnings and production speed in the updated UI of the Reality Engine!
- The camera has been refactored to prevent scenery clipping in during New Life unlock sequences.
- We reduced the whiplash spin when you exit Camera View on an animal in the Land Garden.
- Camera View back and forward buttons have been tuned.
- Modified game balance to improve pacing.
- Translation improvements.

- Dinosaur tutorial text fixed in Chinese
- Duck swim pathway fixed in the Land Garden
- Improved tree performance
- Updated and corrected various typos in Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese

Our team is excited to share this new expansion with you! We hope you enjoy these new additions as you continue to construct and expand your simulation.

Stay cellular, and happy discovering!
~Lunch