Children of the Galaxy

Released: Mar 14, 2017
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Last updated: 11 Sep 2026, 23:19 GMT

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30 Jun 2019Developer post
Update 0.24 - planet battle prototype
Hi everyone, There is new version on the Next branch. This version is not compatible with previous one. I added an another mode to take over the enemy planet. If you are at war, you can Attack the planet now. That will open another map with units, which were on orbit. If you dest
15 Jan 2019Developer post
Update 0.23 - Work In Progress
Hello everyone! New version is on the Next branch. This version is compatible with previous ones. The focus was to fix multi-threading issues for UI, which were there for some time. I think I was able to fix most of them. There is also new version of UI framework with better mult
04 Nov 2018Developer post
The Warscore Update 0.22
Hello everyone! New version is out. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The main focus was on the Warscore feature. What's new Added Warscore for each star system. You lose systems based on this score if you are defeated. Added new tooltip for Warscore with more
Hello everyone!
New version is out. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The main focus was on the Warscore feature.
What's new

Added Warscore for each star system. You lose systems based on this score if you are defeated.
Added new tooltip for Warscore with more details and statistics.
Added Surrender mechanic. You can lose up to 3 star systems in one war if you surrender or lose it.
Added War result UI with details and statistics.
Added Cancel button to Recruits panel.
Added Personnel Lifespan technology.
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30 Sep 2018Developer post
The September Update 0.21
Hello everyone! New version was just released. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The main goal of this release was to update to .NET Standard, minor changes to UI and some new technologies. What's new Update to .NET Standard 2.0 Update of Empty Keys UI library
Hello everyone!
New version was just released. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The main goal of this release was to update to .NET Standard, minor changes to UI and some new technologies.
What's new

Update to .NET Standard 2.0
Update of Empty Keys UI library
Update to Xenko 3.0.0.5
Added Scientist Limit technology
Added Recruits Limit technology
Captain bonus was change so it gives bonus to maximum unit rank instead of maximum count of units in the strike group
Added tabs to top menu screens
Added tooltips to recruit bonus values
Minor change of UI colors
Added tooltip of produced unit in map view and galaxy panel
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31 Aug 2018Developer post
The August Update 0.20
Hello everyone! There is new version on the Next branch. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The goal was to finish Personnel UI and AI. There are these new features, changes or fixes: Personnel AI - AI can use personnel now. It can recruit and assign them. Ther
Hello everyone!
There is new version on the Next branch. This update is not compatible with previous versions. The goal was to finish Personnel UI and AI. There are these new features, changes or fixes:

Personnel AI - AI can use personnel now. It can recruit and assign them. There are 4 different strategies how they do it. Each existing race has its unique way.
Added 26 variants for personnel, some of them are more specialized in some field than the others.
Added new report when person dies.
You are able to dismiss person.
Recruits can die of age. They are no longer immortal.
The game was updated to use latest version 3.0.0.1 of Xenko engine.
There is better performance for core gameplay methods of the game, means faster AI and gameplay overall.
Fixed bug when changing resolution and window type would change just window type.
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31 Jul 2018Developer post
The July Update
Hello everyone! There is new version on the Next branch. Main focus was on polishing Personnel UI, so there are new tooltips and info in existing tooltips (planet, unit). You can assign captain from military panel now and double-click on person will show planet or unit. I'm still
01 Jul 2018Developer post
The June Update
Hello everyone! New version is out and you can find it on the Next branch. There is new delete feature in Empire Designer, Scientists and Science board is done and all personnel can die after a while. I started working on AI for personnel. This update is not compatible with the p
31 May 2018Developer post
The May Update
Hello everyone! There is new version on the Next branch. This update is not compatible with the previous versions. UI for Captains is done. There is new Personnel Limit tech in technology tree so you can get up to 35 Governors/Captains now. I'm still working on scientists and sci
30 Apr 2018Developer post
The April Update
Hello everyone! There is new version on the Next branch. This update is not compatible with the previous versions. I added support for model lods (better performance), finished Captains feature, personnel cost and limit. UI is in progress and not final. I will start working on sc
31 Mar 2018Developer post
The March Update
Hello everyone! There is another version on the Next branch. This time with almost ready UI for Governors and I started to work on Captains. There is not 'cost' and limits for personnel at this moment, but it's planned. And again this update is not compatible with the previous ve
31 Mar 2018Developer post
The March Update
Hello everyone! There is another version on the Next branch. This time with almost ready UI for Governors and I started to work on Captains. There is not 'cost' and limits for personnel at this moment, but it's planned. And again this update is not compatible with the previous ve
28 Feb 2018Developer post
Work in progress update
Hello everyone! There is a new version on the Next branch. You can switch in the Steam client. I started working on the Personnel feature. You will be able to have Governors, Captains, Scientists and Spies. The data and logic behind of this feature is done, UI is still work in pr
28 Feb 2018Developer post
Work in progress update
Hello everyone! There is a new version on the Next branch. You can switch in the Steam client. I started working on the Personnel feature. You will be able to have Governors, Captains, Scientists and Spies. The data and logic behind of this feature is done, UI is still work in pr
29 Jan 2018Developer post
The January Update
Hello everyone! New update is all about UI features and updated Xenko engine. Galaxy panel shows if miner is extracting Turn number was moved, shows on the End Turn button now You can rename Star System Galaxy panel - auto selects unit in the list Technologies - more descriptions
Hello everyone! New update is all about UI features and updated Xenko engine.

Galaxy panel shows if miner is extracting
Turn number was moved, shows on the End Turn button now
You can rename Star System
Galaxy panel - auto selects unit in the list
Technologies - more descriptions
Added very large UI version (25% bigger)
Unit tooltip in factory/builder shows available unit actions
Xenko engine updated to the latest version
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29 Jan 2018Developer post
The January Update
Hello everyone! New update is all about UI features and updated Xenko engine. Galaxy panel shows if miner is extracting Turn number was moved, shows on the End Turn button now You can rename Star System Galaxy panel - auto selects unit in the list Technologies - more descriptions
Hello everyone! New update is all about UI features and updated Xenko engine.

Galaxy panel shows if miner is extracting
Turn number was moved, shows on the End Turn button now
You can rename Star System
Galaxy panel - auto selects unit in the list
Technologies - more descriptions
Added very large UI version (25% bigger)
Unit tooltip in factory/builder shows available unit actions
Xenko engine updated to the latest version
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21 Dec 2017Developer post
The December Update
The last update of this year comes with UI changes and features based on the feedback. You can play it on the standard default branch (select None in Betas tab in Steam client). It's not compatible with previous June 0.6 version. If you want to still play older version, you can f
The last update of this year comes with UI changes and features based on the feedback. You can play it on the standard default branch (select None in Betas tab in Steam client). It's not compatible with previous June 0.6 version. If you want to still play older version, you can find it in Betas tab.

Military panel - Fixed XP bar out of screen
Hiding report window if you dismiss reports (right click on warning button)
HUD - Builder shows range of selected item in factory panel
HUD - Selecting unit will select it in Galaxy panel too
Galaxy panel - shows sleep and move unit actions
Research panel - new UI with research queue, you can select multiple technologies by using CTRL-Left click
Merry Christmas!
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21 Dec 2017Developer post
The December Update
The last update of this year comes with UI changes and features based on the feedback. You can play it on the standard default branch (select None in Betas tab in Steam client). It's not compatible with previous June 0.6 version. If you want to still play older version, you can f
The last update of this year comes with UI changes and features based on the feedback. You can play it on the standard default branch (select None in Betas tab in Steam client). It's not compatible with previous June 0.6 version. If you want to still play older version, you can find it in Betas tab.

Military panel - Fixed XP bar out of screen
Hiding report window if you dismiss reports (right click on warning button)
HUD - Builder shows range of selected item in factory panel
HUD - Selecting unit will select it in Galaxy panel too
Galaxy panel - shows sleep and move unit actions
Research panel - new UI with research queue, you can select multiple technologies by using CTRL-Left click
Merry Christmas!
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30 Nov 2017Developer post
The November Update #2
Hello everyone! This update is about polishing diplomacy and race designer. You can find it on the next branch. Diplomacy UI - added more info to tooltips and propositions Bonus to each diplomatic action Empire Designer - edit custom empire feature Hiding any 3D object if there i
Hello everyone! This update is about polishing diplomacy and race designer. You can find it on the next branch.

Diplomacy UI - added more info to tooltips and propositions
Bonus to each diplomatic action
Empire Designer - edit custom empire feature
Hiding any 3D object if there is an unit on the same hexagon
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30 Nov 2017Developer post
The November Update #2
Hello everyone! This update is about polishing diplomacy and race designer. You can find it on the next branch. Diplomacy UI - added more info to tooltips and propositions Bonus to each diplomatic action Empire Designer - edit custom empire feature Hiding any 3D object if there i
Hello everyone! This update is about polishing diplomacy and race designer. You can find it on the next branch.

Diplomacy UI - added more info to tooltips and propositions
Bonus to each diplomatic action
Empire Designer - edit custom empire feature
Hiding any 3D object if there is an unit on the same hexagon
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14 Nov 2017Developer post
The November Update #1
Hello everyone! New version is out. This update contains hostile diplomacy AI, diplomacy type selection in race designer and fixed bug with font not showing up correctly on the map. I also tested DX12 and Vulkan version of the game and it's not ready for release. There are still