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, Evasion	Maximizes grav gun + mobility
Juggernaut	Destruction, Resistance	Tank playstyle with damage
Ravager	Destruction, Evasion	Backstab burst damage
Frostbite	Evasion, Gravity	Speed for freeze range
Nox	Resistance, Gravity	Survive poison buildup
Shadow	Evasion, Destruction	Hit-and-run tactics
Brute	Destruction, Resistance	Front-line tank damage