UPs

Upgrade Protocols (UPs) are collectible stat upgrades in Galactic Glitch that provide immediate stat bonuses when picked up. They come in four standard types, each associated with a stat category, plus special Golden UPs available at higher Boss Orb Levels.

Overview

UPs appear throughout combat sectors and permanently boost your stats for the current run:

Stat	Icon	Effect
DESTRUCTION		Increases weapon damage
RESISTANCE		Increases Max HP (Cohesion)
EVASION		Increases movement speed AND fire rate
GRAVITY		Increases throw/grav gun damage

Collecting multiple UPs of the same type provides diminishing returns, encouraging a balanced approach.

UP Mechanics

📉 DIMINISHING RETURNS

Each subsequent UP of the same type provides slightly less bonus, encouraging diversification.

⚡ BONUS POWERS

At 3 and 6 UPs of the same type, chance to receive a bonus Power.

🔄 REROLLING

Hit UPs with Glitch Damage to cycle: Destruction → Resistance → Evasion → Gravity → ...

Golden UPs

Golden UPs are special enhanced upgrades that appear at BO-1 and higher. They have a 10% chance to spawn instead of regular UPs and provide powerful unique effects.

There are 20 Golden UPs total: 4 default + 16 unlocked via Run Challenges.

Default Golden UPs

Golden UP	Effect
Emergency Repair	Instantly refill HP to 100%
Supply Drop	+2 Glitch Charges, +3 Tokens, +20 HP
Swift Escape	+10% speed, faster dodge recovery
Fast Charge	+60% Special Attack charge rate

Unlockable Golden UPs

Golden UP	Effect	Unlock
Hull Reinforcement	+25% Max HP (heals added amount)	StrongArm Challenge
Firepower	+10% damage, +10% fire rate	BrutalShot Challenge
Shard Cache	+1024 Credits	BackToBasics Challenge
Mass Multiplier	+40% throw damage	TearThemOff Challenge
Supercharged	+20% fire rate	BoomerangShadow Challenge
Second Wind	50% chance to survive fatal hit	TheSlug Challenge
Regeneration Matrix	Regen up to 15% HP in cleared rooms	BaseLevel Challenge
Heavy Armor	-2 flat damage reduction from all sources	GalacticShield Challenge
Overload	+40% secondary weapon damage	VoidMayhem Challenge
Treasure Scanner	Reveals hidden and secret rooms	NeverAlone Challenge
Bargain Hunter	-25% shop prices	ToxicGravity Challenge
Glitch Overflow	+25% chance Glitch Charge on room clear	CorruptedGlitch Challenge
Glass Cannon	+30% damage, -20% Max HP	TrueGlitch Challenge
High Stakes	2x credits, +25% damage taken	CorruptedGlitch (Roguelike)
Overview	Reveals combat and challenge rooms	BackToBasics (Roguelike)
Fortified Hull	+30% Max HP, -10% speed	TrueGlitch (Roguelike)

Build Synergies

Prototype	Best UPs	Why
Glitch	Gravity, style="color: #4488ff;" \| Evasion	Maximizes grav gun + mobility
Juggernaut	Destruction, style="color: #44ff44;" \| Resistance	Tank playstyle with damage
Ravager	Destruction, style="color: #4488ff;" \| Evasion	Backstab burst damage
Frostbite	Evasion, style="color: #aa44ff;" \| Gravity	Speed for freeze range
Nox	Resistance, style="color: #aa44ff;" \| Gravity	Survive poison buildup
Shadow	Evasion, style="color: #ff4444;" \| Destruction	Hit-and-run tactics
Brute	Destruction, style="color: #44ff44;" \| Resistance	Front-line tank damage