GlitchSpace

GlitchSpace is a special dimension in Galactic Glitch where players upgrade their Powers between combat areas. It represents a glitch in the simulation that you exploit for power.

Overview

GlitchSpace appears between major areas, offering a chance to:

• Upgrade existing Powers - Increase power levels (1→2→3)
• Choose new Powers - Select from offered options
• Collect UPs - Stat boosts
• Rest and prepare - Safe zone before next area

How It Works

Entering GlitchSpace

GlitchSpace portals appear:

• After clearing an area's final wave
• Before boss encounters
• At specific story checkpoints

The Choice

In GlitchSpace, you're presented with options:

Option Type	Description
Power Upgrade	Level up an existing power (2→3)
New Power	Add a new power to your loadout
UP Choice	Select from different UP types
Shop Access	Spend shards on items
Skip	Leave without choosing (not recommended)

Power Levels

Powers can be upgraded through three levels:

Level	Visual	Effect
Level 1	White text	Base effect
Level 2	Yellow text	Enhanced effect (+50% typical)
Level 3	Magenta text	Maximum effect (+100% typical)

GlitchSpace Offerings

What you're offered depends on:

• Current Powers - Can only upgrade what you have
• Run progress - Later areas offer rarer powers
• Prototype - Some offerings match your ship
• RNG - There's always randomness

Rarity in GlitchSpace

Rarity	Appearance Rate	Power Examples
Basic	Common	Charged Shot, Long Dodge
Uncommon	Moderate	Helping Hand, Raging Bull
Rare	Uncommon	Backstabber, Kill Streak
Legendary	Rare	Fireball, Hurricane

Strategy

Upgrade Priority

Generally prioritize:

1. Level 3 your best power - Maxed powers are very strong
2. Synergistic powers - Build around a theme
3. Survival powers - Don't die before using damage

Build Paths

Build	Priority Powers	GlitchSpace Focus
Throw Build	Fireball, Crunchy Targets	Max Gravity powers
Dodge Build	Hurricane, Charged Shot	Max Evasion powers
Tank Build	Last Hope, Radiant Fury	Max Resistance powers
Minion Build	Carrier Command, Helping Hand	Get all minion powers

When to Skip

Skip offerings only if:

• None synergize with your build
• You're saving for a specific power later
• The options actively hurt your build

(This is rare - usually take something!)

Visual Design

GlitchSpace has a distinctive appearance:

• Void environment - Dark space with glitch effects
• Floating platforms - Where choices appear
• Digital artifacts - Glitchy visual effects
• Calm music - Contrast to combat areas

Lore

GlitchSpace represents a flaw in Siren's simulation:

• The simulation has imperfections
• These glitches can be exploited
• GlitchSpace exists "between" normal space
• Siren may have created it intentionally

Tips

• Always check all options - Don't grab the first thing
• Read upgrade descriptions - Level 3 effects can be surprising
• Remember your build - Stay focused on synergies
• Don't hoard - Powers are useless if you die before using them

Trivia

• GlitchSpace is inspired by "void" areas in other roguelikes
• The visual effects use actual glitch shader techniques
• Some players speedrun to minimize GlitchSpace visits
• The music changes based on your power loadout

See Also

• Powers - What you upgrade in GlitchSpace
• Upgrade Protocols - UPs offered in GlitchSpace
• The Hub - Where runs start and end
• Prototypes - Ships that use upgraded powers