August 5, 2026 Elite Encounters Update
Elite enemies now punctuate regular encounters with faster, more dangerous behavior, clearer identity, and reliable stage-aware appearances.
Elite System
- Added elite enemies to regular stage encounters without replacing ordinary enemy waves.
- Elite appearances follow encounter and stage progression, with limits that keep simultaneous elite pressure fair and readable.
Elite Behavior
- Elites move faster, carry a recognizable visual marker, and can use more dangerous charged attacks.
- They can inherit the current stage’s signature mechanic, while evasive types actively reposition instead of patrolling like basic ships.
Spawn Reliability
- Resolved elite-spawn issues so encounters appear consistently across levels and stages.