Golden UPs
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Golden UPs are special Upgrade Protocols exclusive to NG+ in Galactic Glitch. They provide unique, powerful effects beyond standard stat bonuses.
Overview[edit]
Golden UPs are the ultimate form of progression:
- Exclusive to NG+ - Only appear at Boss Orb Level 1 and higher
- 10% spawn chance - Regular UPs have a chance to become Golden
- Unique effects - Powerful abilities, not just stats
- 20 total - 4 unlocked by default, 16 unlocked via Run Challenges
Unlocking Golden UPs[edit]
Golden UPs are unlocked by completing Run Challenges. Some require completing the challenge in Roguelike Mode for additional Golden UPs.
Unlocked by Default (4)[edit]
| Golden UP | Effect | |
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Emergency Repair | Refill HP to 100% |
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Swift Escape | +10% movement speed, faster dodge |
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Fast Charge | +60% Special Attack charge rate |
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Supply Drop | +2 Glitch Charges, +3 Glitch Tokens, heal 20 HP |
Unlocked by Run Challenges (13)[edit]
| Golden UP | Effect | Unlock Requirement | |
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Hull Reinforcement | +25% Max HP (heals the bonus amount) | Complete Strong Arm RC |
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Second Wind | 50% chance to survive fatal hit | Complete The Slug RC |
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Mass Multiplier | +40% throw damage | Complete Tear Them Off RC |
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Treasure Scanner | Reveal hidden rooms, secret areas, blood shops | Complete Never Alone RC |
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Overload | +40% secondary weapon damage | Complete Void Mayhem RC |
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Bargain Hunter | -25% shop prices | Complete Toxic Gravity RC |
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Regeneration Matrix | Slowly regenerate up to 15% of max HP | Complete Base Level RC |
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Supercharged | +20% fire rate | Complete Boomerang Shadow RC |
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Firepower | +10% damage AND +10% fire rate | Complete Brutal Shot RC |
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Heavy Armor | Take 2 less damage from all sources | Complete Galactic Shield RC |
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Glitch Overflow | 25% chance to spawn Glitch Charge on room clear | Complete Corrupted Glitch RC |
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Shard Cache | +1024 credits instantly | Complete Back to Basics RC |
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Glass Cannon | +30% damage, but -20% Max HP | Complete True Glitch RC |
Unlocked by Roguelike Mode (3)[edit]
These require completing specific Run Challenges in Roguelike Mode:
| Golden UP | Effect | Unlock Requirement | |
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High Stakes | 2x credits earned, but +25% damage taken | Complete Corrupted Glitch RC in Roguelike Mode |
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Overview | Reveal combat rooms, challenge rooms, shops on map | Complete Back to Basics RC in Roguelike Mode |
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Fortified Hull | +30% Max HP, but -10% movement speed | Complete True Glitch RC in Roguelike Mode |
Effect Categories[edit]
| Category | Golden UPs |
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| Instant (one-time) | Emergency Repair, Supply Drop, Shard Cache |
| Permanent Stats | Hull Reinforcement, Firepower, Swift Escape, Fast Charge, Mass Multiplier, Supercharged, Second Wind, Regeneration Matrix, Heavy Armor, Overload, Bargain Hunter, Glitch Overflow |
| Map Reveals | Treasure Scanner, Overview |
| Risk/Reward | Glass Cannon, High Stakes, Fortified Hull |
See Also[edit]
- Upgrade Protocols - Standard UPs (Destruction, Resistance, Evasion, Gravity)
- Boss Orb Level - NG+ progression where Golden UPs appear
- Run Challenges - Complete these to unlock more Golden UPs