Overview

High-level reference for the Hypernova gameplay systems.

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Current Gameplay Pillars

  • Run-first progression: Every sortie feeds resources, achievements, quests, and season XP.
  • World scaling: Worlds increase asteroid/enemy threat and unlock resource-specific progression.
  • Health-based survival: Hull health, utility multipliers, shields, and repair effects replace old life-only pacing.
  • Contract economy: Bounty contracts and broker market access convert performance and reputation into targeted resources.
  • Collection depth: Cosmetics, badges, titles, trails, crew, and utilities are all source-tracked.