Astrum Vanguard

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• Announcements·5 Oct 2025Official

  🚀 Astrum Vanguard – Demo v0.7.0

  🚀 Astrum Vanguard – Demo v0.7.0The demo of Astrum Vanguard just got a visual overhaul! Version 0.7.0 brings new effects, deeper visuals, and a more dynamic look to the cosmic battlefield. 🌌🎨 Graphics & EffectsNebular Shader – Adds dense, glowing nebula effects to create a more atmospheric environment.Parallax Effect – The galaxy comes alive! Multi-layered backgrounds now create real depth.New Button Design – Refreshed UI elements for a cleaner and more modern look.Enemy Splatter Effects – Enemies now explode with even more satisfying particle bursts.💀 Boss UpdateNew Boss: “The Stellar Leecher” Appears in Wave 5. A tactical ranged boss that will test your reflexes and weapon choices.🛰️ SummaryWith this update, Astrum Vanguard becomes more intense and visually striking than ever. Get ready, pilot — the cosmos has never looked this good! 🌠
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• Announcements·29 Sept 2025Official

  Astrum Vanguard – Demo v0.6.0

  This update makes each spaceship truly unique by adding new Skills that drastically change your playstyle!⚙️ GeneralAdded a brand-new font for a cleaner UIRepositioned several labels for better readabilityNew info panel in Pause Menu and Shop, displaying your current spaceship and its skill🛠 New Skills1. The Smuggler+25 passive incomeEntering the shop: +2% incomeLeaving the shop: Reroll costs are doubled2. Multi-Weapon FocusEquip up to 10 weaponsEach weapon reduces total damage by -5%3. Single-Weapon Focus (1 Slot)+200% Damage+200% Attack Speed+15% XP BoostRestriction: Can only equip one weapon at a time4. Airborne (Dodge Focus)+2 Dodge per 10 Movement Speed-10 Movement Speed per 1 Armor5. The OverclockerBelow 50% HP: +200% Damage, +20 HP RegenerationAbove 50% HP: -50% Damage, -20 HP Regeneration🔄 ChangesWhen a boss dies while the wave timer is ≥ 10 seconds, the timer will now automatically be set to 10 secondsNew effect: LifeleechYour attacks have a chance to heal you for 10 HP per hit🔫 New WeaponQuantum CycloneFires an energy sphere that randomly targets different positions across the battlefield, striking enemies with chaotic power👉 With this update, ships gain their own identity: Your choice of spaceship and its skill now has a major impact on your survival strategy.
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• Patch Notes·7 Aug 2025Official

  🛠 Astrum Vanguard – Demo v0.5.0 Update

  🛠 Astrum Vanguard – Demo v0.5.0 Update Version 0.5.0 is now live! This update not only introduces new weapons but fundamentally changes gameplay: with weapon classes, new enemies, and more tactical depth!⚔️ New Content 1. Weapons 1a. Weapon Classes – Combine smart, dominate smarter! Weapons now belong to different classes. Equipping multiple weapons of the same class grants you bonuses that can greatly influence your playstyle.Overview of weapon classes:Laser – Increases damage when combinedPlasma – Pierces multiple enemies but loses damageProjectile – Increases attack speedExplosion – Enlarges explosion radiusDrone – Increases evasion and armorExperimental – Levels up fasterRay – Extremely powerful, but weakens your ship (risk/reward)1b. New Starting Weapons You now start each run with a random selection of weapons – making every run feel different!1c. 10 New Weapons Added:Small Ray – Basic level 1 ray weaponShield Drone – Intercepts enemy projectilesPlasma Bolt – Large projectile that pierces through enemiesLaser Bolt – Large laser shot that explodes on impactDark Matter Bolt – Pierces some enemies and explodesHavoc Missile Launcher – Fires a small spread of missilesHE Railgun – Pierces one enemy and explodesPiercing Laser – Pierces one enemy at reduced strengthPiercing Railgun – Pierces one enemy with lower damage2. 🪐 New Boss: "Stellar Leecher" A new boss awaits you in Wave 5! The Stellar Leecher attacks from long range, weakens your ship with ranged barrages, and brings new tactical challenges to the battlefield.⚙️ Improvements & OptimizationsDynamic Screenshake: The more damage you take relative to your max HP, the stronger the screenshake – for improved visual feedback.Red Damage Border: A glowing red border now clearly indicates when you’ve taken damage.🎨 Graphics Updates Four new arena backgrounds – explore new galaxies, planets, and cosmic vistas!
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• Patch Notes·4 Jul 2025Official

  Astrum Vanguard – Demo Hotfix v0.4.7

  Astrum Vanguard – Demo Hotfix v0.4.7News:- New weapon: - Stun-Drones circles around the Player and stuns enemys on contact- New icons: - Crystal-Grappling-Hook - Tracot-Beam- New Animation for Spawn-PointsGeneral:- Drones wont have cool-down timers anymore- added some item descriptionsBalancing:- Enemys wont drop Crystals in boss-waves anymore after the time reached 0- Atomic Missle target nearest -> strongest- Balanced some weapon statsBug-Fixing:- Reroll costs in the shop will now reset in a new run- Reroll costs for levelups will now reset in a new run- Costs for locked items and weapons is now calculated corectly- Cycling-Bullets wont despawn anymore, if colliding with the level border
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• Patch Notes·1 Jul 2025Official

  Astrum Vanguard – Demo Hotfix v0.4.6

  Astrum Vanguard – Demo Hotfix v0.4.6Balancing:- Wave-time is increased- Enemy Bullets are bigger and slowerGraphics:- added particel effects for explosions
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