Important Update: [Mothership Module Balance]
Hello Planet Miners,
First, a MASSIVE thank you from the entire IPM team for the stellar reception of Update 3.0! Seeing you dive into the new Module system has been incredible, and your feedback has been invaluable. That said, after analyzing the early telemetry and your feedback, Ark’s data analysts realized they miscalculated a few launch trajectories! While we are currently deploying hotfixes for temporary bugs (Market calculations and specific Unique Effects), we need to talk openly about Module balance.
The Problem
- Right now, unlocking Modules after selling 8 galaxies gives players an unintended, massive spike in power for very little investment.
- This immediate "free power" completely eclipses your trusty Managers and foundational Mothership Rooms.
- This hurts the natural progression and the satisfying feeling of early-game growth. Splitting your efforts in the wrong places.
The Solution
We are changing the costs and bonuses of early Module levels, to make room for Managers and Mothership Rooms during the early to mid-game. Since this mistake is entirely on us, we ensured your time and investments are respected with the following changes:
Upgrade Costs:
- If you already spent Credits: You are in luck. We are raising Credit costs for future levels, meaning you just secured a sweet early-bird discount.
- If you didn’t: Good news too. Investing credits in Rooms is now the optimal early-game choice again.
Main Effects
- Main Effects (Lvl 1-90): We are reducing these early slot bonuses so they don't eclipse the Mothership early on. However, we made sure these adjusted values still get you a much better return on investment than if you spent those same credits in a Mothership Room!
- Main Effects (Lvl 91+): Rest assured, levels 91 bonuses and up remain completely untouched. Modules will still be the powerhouses they were designed to be in the late game.
Sub Effects & Dark Matter:
- We are lowering the power of Common and Rare sub-effects.
- Epic sub-effects will see a minor adjustment.
- Legendary, Mythic, and Ancestral rarities will remain completely untouched. Your DM investments will still deliver the exact same massive scaling you expect once you push into these higher rarities. If you’re not already there.
Moving Forward
We know that any nerf doesn't feel great in the short term, and we don't take it lightly. This adjustment is necessary to give all our systems room to breathe and ensure the game remains fun and challenging for the long term, while protecting the early game. Speaking of the long term, our pipeline is already packed with upcoming updates featuring tons of new content: new planets, fresh resources, research projects, and new gameplay opportunities to streamline your production chains toward giant goals. This re-balancing was designed with those massive additions in mind. Thank you for your understanding, your trust, and for helping the Ark mine distant galaxies. As always, Happy Mining!