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. Collecting 3 or 6 UPs of the same type grants a bonus power specific to that stat type.

Golden UPs are unique and powerful versions of UPs that can rarely appear in UP selections. They offer special effects beyond simple stat bonuses.

UP Types

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

Stat	Icon	Effect	Bonus Power (at 3 and 6)
DESTRUCTION		Increases weapon damage	Weapon Upgrade
RESISTANCE		Increases Max HP (Cohesion)	Faster Special Attack charge
EVASION		Increases movement speed AND fire rate	Additional Dodge
GRAVITY		Increases throw/grav gun damage	Grab larger objects

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, receive a bonus power.

REROLLING

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

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Golden UPs

Golden UPs are the ultimate form of progression:

• 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

Unlocked by Default (4)

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

Unlocked by Run Challenges (16)

	Golden UP	Effect	Unlock Requirement
	Hull Reinforcement	+25% Max HP (heals the bonus amount)	Complete Strong Arm RC
	Second Wind	50% chance to survive fatal hit	Complete The Slug RC
	Mass Multiplier	+40% throw damage	Complete Tear Them Off RC
	Treasure Scanner	Reveal hidden rooms, secret areas, blood shops	Complete Never Alone RC
	Overload	+40% secondary weapon damage	Complete Void Mayhem RC
	Bargain Hunter	-25% shop prices	Complete Toxic Gravity RC
	Regeneration Matrix	Slowly regenerate up to 15% of max HP	Complete Base Level RC
	Supercharged	+20% fire rate	Complete Boomerang Shadow RC
	Firepower	+10% damage AND +10% fire rate	Complete Brutal Shot RC
	Heavy Armor	Take 2 less damage from all sources	Complete Galactic Shield RC
	Glitch Overflow	25% chance to spawn Glitch Charge on room clear	Complete Corrupted Glitch RC
	Shard Cache	+1024 credits instantly	Complete Back to Basics RC
	Glass Cannon	+30% damage, but -20% Max HP	Complete True Glitch RC
	High Stakes	2x credits earned, but +25% damage taken	Complete Dodge Dancer RC
	Overview	Reveal combat rooms, challenge rooms, shops on map	Complete Friendly Fire RC
	Fortified Hull	+30% Max HP, but -10% movement speed	Complete Missile Maniac RC

See Also

• Powers - Abilities you can collect
• New Game Plus - Unlock Golden UPs at NG+
• Builds - Recommended build strategies