Hello Beta Testers,

We are running a public BETA test (13.77) for our upcoming Extinction event (Life after Apocalypse). The goal is to review the game for any bugs, check how the missions and tuning feels, get any last feedback form players on art and music choices.


What's in the latest version 13.77
+ Missions have been updated. We are trying missions that pair a LUCA collect mission with a Extinction trigger event. See if that feels different.
+ Extinction animation are almost finalized.
+ Background music updated, unlocking, extinction, backgound music. Let us know if you think they fit with the event.
+ Translation and localization fixes.
+ All Earth Logit cosmetics now also show up in the Beyond. Pretty cool right?
+ Volcano Logit node animation when clicked.

If you are on the Steam Beta Channel you should already have access to the beta.

Switch your steam to the public beta channel using the properties settings.


The Beta is available now until this Saturday at 12PM EST.

Please leave and feedback or comment on this post.
Or you can hop over to our discord and leave feedback in our Beta channel.
https://discord.gg/Q6jWgPHUTa



Remember this event will go live for all player next week, note you will keep any badges you earn during the BETA.

These tests help us polish and eliminate bugs making a smoother play for everyone, so Thank you very much for your help testing. HAVE FUN!

~ Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

Catastrophe is upon us... and it's going to be so much fun!




For a limited time only, get ready to:
- Learn about the 5 mass extinction events that wiped out so many different species.
- Watch Earth go through dramatic changes in the Exploration Garden!
- Earn Logits to redeem new and returning prizes in the Logit Store!

What caused each mass extinction that our world has already endured? And based on what we know, do we harness the power to predict or even avoid a future apocalypse?


Stay alert! More information about the Life After Apocalypse limited-time event will be headed your way in the coming weeks.

Never thought we'd say this, but... who's excited for the end of the world?? ːsteamthumbsupː

Stay cellular,
Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

Jump into the next Exploration at full force! The Fungus Among Us Exploration returns, new cosmetics have come to the Logit Store, and the Exploration Hub joins the evolutionary tree!



The Fungus Among Us Exploration is available from August 10th - August 15th at 12:00 PM EST! Play through the ultimate world-wide web for Logits, badge prestiges, and interesting facts about fungi.

What's new with the Fungus Among Us Exploration? Let's take a look...

Peruse through 5 new Logit Store wares, from a delicious donut-shaped Earth to colorful Flatworms. Use the Logits you earn in the Fungus Among Us Exploration rerun to redeem your prizes of choice!



Put it in hyperdrive! Now there's an accessible gateway on the Primary Tree to give you all Exploration details. Find it located near the Prokaryotic Cell generator, and blast off towards your next adventure!



- Find a new secret achievement that can only be obtained through a Logit Store item!
- Fix: Players having issues being able to advance past Hadean Earth.
- Fix: Several minor bugs.

Any questions or concerns? Let us know in the comments how you're liking this update!

Our team is going strong with plans for the new upcoming Exploration. If you're interested in getting the inside scoop, we recommend enrolling in our open beta program.

Thank you everyone, and stay cellular!
~Lunch

Hello Beta Testers,

An exploratory update is coming to the Primary Simulation and Logit Store! We need the help of our beta-enrolled Universe Architects to try out these new additions and improvements.

- Exploration Gateway added to the tree
- Redeem up to 5 new Logit Store items!
- Find a new secret achievement that can only be obtained through a Logit Store item!
- Check out the new Exploration Hub on the Primary Simulation tree!
- Fix: Players having issues being able to advance past Hadean Earth!
- Fix: Several minor bugs.

Our team is really excited about expanding item options in the Logit Store! We're hoping to take Logit items to the next level for upcoming Exploration premieres.

We always value your feedback to help improve the simulation before it's released to every Universe Architect. Please share your experience with us in the comments, and we look forward to reading them all!

Right click on the game in steam, and select the properties and choose betas. Then select the BETA channel.

Stay cellular,
Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

Thanks to all of your support, Explorations have found their footing. Get ready to explore more as we continue development for future Explorations!




As we all know, Cell To Singularity focuses on evolution of life on Earth. Turns out that covers a lot of ground! We've gotten so many great suggestions about unrepresented topics to introduce, but the Primary Simulation has reached critical levels.

Cramming in too much information is potentially hazardous for everyone's progress, so the Cells Team has been utilizing limited-time events, also known as... Explorations!

Explorations provide a new way to play while learning about unique topics related to science, history, technology, and beyond! And at a significantly smaller risk than if the content were permanently added to the Primary Simulation.

Pictured below is our planned rotation of Explorations! An average Exploration runs for about a week, then the next Exploration becomes available two weeks after.



For any questions about the Exploration schedule, please let us know in the comments!


Once a new Exploration is fully developed, it will premiere for its first release (yay)! Then about a week after it comes to the simulation, the Exploration will no longer be available to play. However, that doesn't mean it won't be back! That's where reruns come in.

Each Exploration will return to the simulation based on the schedule above. We hope you enjoy the Exploration medley we're concocting as we also pepper in premiere Explorations!


It hasn't been long since Logits have entered the simulation!

Logits are an Exploration-exclusive currency. Instead of obtaining Darwinium, you now earn Logits when completing Exploration missions! The more Logits you get, the more you can customize your simulation and make it the way you envision. But, how?



Logits are traded for main game cosmetics or Artifacts. Artifacts come in the form of trophies, generators, or even small branches. They provide valuable boosts to the Primary Simulation, Beyond Simulation or Mesozoic Valley- like the generators and traits we all know and love!

Want to add fungi to the Primary Tree? Purchase the Fungi Artifact in the Logit Store! Want Archie to look like he's going to the beach? Dress him up in the Logit Store!



Let us know if you also have any questions regarding Logits and the Logit Store!

In the meantime, we'll be going back to our Exploration roots. Are you ready to collect everything?





- Move over, Darwinium! Earn up to 50 Logits by completing Exploration missions!
- Stargaze at the first ever James Webb Space Telescope image as the updated icon for 'First Images'.



Never played Unfold The Universe Exploration before? Read the original patch notes for it HERE!

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Pack your bags, because we're going on an adventure of cellular proportions!

Hearing your feedback for gameplay, new facts and Exploration topics gives our team an endless amount of inspiration, and we can't wait to embark on each new journey with you.

Stay cellular, and let's Explore like never before!

~Lunch

Thank you for playing the Philosophy event. We have received a few reports of players losing their Fungi Badges.

We added the option to restore the Fungi Badges. You can restore your badges by going to settings and clicking "Fungi Badge Fix".

HOTFIX 13_04 STEAM
-Fungi Badge Bug Fix Button Re-added.
-Fixed Achievement Count
-Fixed Badge Card -1% text issue.
-Updated "First Image" icon on JW event with the new NASA image.
-Fixed an issue where the Darwinium bundles did not show the correct pricing on the Mac version.

Our next Exploration is clear as day and ready to play! Starting July 7th at 12:00 PM EST, you can test your philosophical knowledge and begin your trek towards finding the meaning of life.

Grab your reading glasses and sharpen your mind. This limited-time event features 60+ thoughtful trait nodes and 7 illuminating generators. Will you find all the answers at the end of your journey?



The brain fog is clearing over the new Exploration Garden. From Ethics to the Meaning of Life, watch a new tier of the subconscious unfold as you unlock each generator.



A new and fascinating currency has found its way into the simulation: Logits! Use them to claim exclusive Artifacts for your Primary Simulation or to refresh the look of your Cell To Singularity characters. This feature is only available in the Logit Store while an Exploration is live!



What's an Exploration without collectible Badges?? Embark on the path to enlightenment and strive to earn all three!



- Collect Questions as the new Exploration currency!
- Brainblast! Get a burst of Questions from book-shaped Quantum Charges.
- Get organized! Exploration Badges now have their own section in the Achievements tab.
- Click on an Exploration Badge to get its full details!
- Already beat the Exploration? Play it again to stack your Exploration Badges!
- Read up on patch notes any time in the Options tab of your simulation!
- Portuguese localization Improvements.
- Bug Fix: Exploration missions weren't completing even though the player bought the required node.

- Re-added the Fungi Badge Bug Fix button.
- Updated "First Image" icon on JW event with the new NASA image.
- Fix: Readjusted achievement count.
- Fix: Fixed the -1% text issue on badge cards.


Join our meeting of the minds before it's too late. As always, we look forward to your feedback and we hope you enjoy this new addition to the simulation.

Stay cellular!
~Lunch

Look, Universe Architects!

A new adventure awaits! The Exploration countdown is returning to the simulation... and it's giving everyone a lot to think about.



We need the greatest of Universe Architect minds to embark on The Big Questions Exploration!

Get ready to:
- Discover some of the deepest questions humanity has ever asked as you collect new philosophy-themed generators and nodes!
- Unravel the mysteries of the mind in the new Exploration Garden!
- Earn an Exploration-exclusive currency to redeem fun and advantageous cosmetics in the new Logit Store!


As we all count down to launch, we hope you join us for upcoming festivities on Discord, Reddit, or Facebook! Contribute in polls, answer Semblance's weekly question, and check out a couple surprises along the way! ːsteamhappyː

*Please Note: If you are able to access the Logit Store before The Big Questions Exploration is live, you will NOT be able to purchase any cosmetics during that time. We kindly ask for your patience to purchase them while the event is live. Thank you!

All of your questions will soon be answered. We can't wait to Explore with you once more.

See you on July 7th, and stay cellular!
~Lunch

Hello Beta Testers,

The Cells team has been hard at work concocting the best formula for the simulation's next Exploration! Put on your thinking caps and get ready to brainstorm in...


We need all hands on deck from our team of beta testers! How else will we know if this Exploration is the best it could possibly be? Is the gameplay clear enough? Are the badges cool??

Woah, wait- let's save the questions for the event! In the meantime, we need to collect your intellectual data for these features:

- Expand your mind with 40+ new trait nodes and 6 new generators!
- Collect 3 new Philosophy themed badges. How do you like the designs?
- Event badges now stack when replaying events. Let us know what you think of the redesigned system!
- Welcome Logits- a new currency that is now earned in Explorations instead of Darwinium. Use Logits to redeem fun cosmetics and exclusive tree nodes!
- Where do you buy these cosmetics? At the new Logit Store!
- Unlock and add the new James Webb Telescope, Fungi and Philosophy Artifacts to their respective simulations using Logits!
- Dress Archie in new threads and give the Flatworm a complete makeover in the Logit Store!
- Redeem a starry night sky for the Mesozoic Valley in the Logit Store!
- Locate your badge collection in its own tab separate from Achievements!
- Check out new bundles when you click on the Darwinium button!
- Improvements made for Portuguese translations.
- Several bug fixes.

HOTFIX 12.72
- Fix the red dwarf dispatch missions not paying out.
- Fixes players having their Philosophy badges erased after earning them.
- Updated Logit store icons






Before we get too philosophical, our team needs your help to further refine The Big Questions Exploration. We can't wait to hear all of your thoughts and feedback!

If you have any questions related to this new upcoming content, please leave a comment and we'll respond as soon as we can.

Stay cellular!
~Lunch

Hello Universe Architects,

Some familiar spores are finding their way back into the garden...




For first-time mushroom foragers and experienced mycologists alike, you can test your fungi knowledge with 40+ trait nodes and 8 generators for a limited time!

From Thursday, June 9th at 12:00 PM EST to Tuesday, June 14th at 12:00 PM EST, snag your second chance to collect all three Fungus Among Us badges and to explore your way through the webbed tree!



If you missed the original run of this Exploration, we recommend checking out the official patch notes!
Follow the mycelium for more details about this limited time event:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/977400/view/3217268391701651936
(*Beta testers please note that if you are still enrolled in the beta program when the prod Exploration goes live, your version of the limited time event will NOT work. We currently recommend opting out of the beta program before the Exploration starts if you wish to participate.)

We can't wait to read about your experiences in the comments. Thank you for playing, and we hope you enjoy this second run of the Fungus Among Us Exploration!

Keep exploring, and stay cellular!
~Lunch