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Once Upon The UniverseNewsbuild 0.16.1
Game update

build 0.16.1

Once Upon The Universe · published 14 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC

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This update brings improvements to diplomacy for Creators controlling a Harbinger civilization, including a dedicated Harbinger Diplomacy view, new diplomatic actions, and military alliances.

  • Harbinger Diplomacy: Harbingers can now directly manage diplomatic relations, including declaring wars, negotiating peace, signing treaties, and forming alliances.
  • New Diplomatic Actions: Added Flatter and Provoke to influence relations with other civilizations.
  • Diplomatic Proposals: Civilizations can now approach Harbingers with diplomatic offers for players to accept or reject.
  • Alliances: Civilizations can now form military alliances and support each other in wars.
  • UI Improvements: Improved diplomacy navigation, relationship overview, tooltips, and research status indicators.
  • Halloween Special: Added two new species, Spooky Spider and Spooky Pumpkin, with unique seasonal pixel artwork.

Happy Spooky Season, Creators!

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