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- Galaxy Gazette – Issue #1 – April 25, 2025
Galaxy Gazette – Issue #1 – April 25, 2025
Your Official Once Upon a Galaxy Newsletter
Andrew Parnell
April 25, 2025
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New Captain Arriving in May: Merryweather
Your Supports also affect themselves and give an additional +1 Attack.
Step into the enchanted glade with Merryweather, our featured Premium Captain for the month of May! Don’t be fooled by her serene mushroom companions—her magic packs a punch. With her unique ability, “Your Supports also affect themselves and give an additional +1 Attack.”, Merryweather turns every support you recruit into a Faerily powerful boost that can propel you to victory!
Sneak Peak of May 1 Patch
Here’s an early preview of a couple of the balance changes arriving with the May 1 Patch — keep an eye out for the full list in the patch notes in the next few days!
Medusa now starts as a 3/3 — her Silver copy now survives it’s first attack!
Faerie Godmother has embraced her magic — now a Fae Mage instead of a Fae Hero.
Punching Bag buffed up from 3/9 » 3/12
Plus, many more changes so be sure to check the official patch notes once they are live!
Spotlight: New Free Captain in May
"When I play Jason, the key thing to remember is that the longer the game goes, the more powerful you become as you accumulate more and more Captains on your team. That means that in the early game, I try to take characters that make me powerful NOW like Itsy Bitsy Spider rather than more long-term investments like Mysterious Egg (much as it pains me to pass it). Once you have a few Captains under your belt, don’t be afraid to take characters that work well with their abilities—like if you get Geppetto, make sure to pick up some Toys to take advantage of his Captain power!"
🎥 Watch Jason in action: How to Play - Jason of the Argonauts
Dev Diary
Why We Designed 5-7 Minute Games
We love deep strategy—but who has time for 30-minute matches these days? With Once Upon a Galaxy, we set out to prove that fast games don’t have to sacrifice strategic depth. By keeping matches to 5-7 minutes, we force every decision to matter—there’s no room for filler turns or wasted picks.
This pace lets you enjoy meaningful and skillful gameplay whether you’ve got hours to climb the leaderboard or just a few minutes on your lunch break to get a quick game in. It’s strategy that fits into your life—quick, sharp, and always satisfying.
And if you're anything like us... there’s always time for one more game.
— Parney, Executive Producer
Tales from the Galaxy
Geppetto’s Secret Blueprint
When Geppetto’s hybrid schematics of wood, metal and magic were uncovered, whispers spread across the stars. Was he crafting a simple puppet army... or designing life itself?
His first creation, the mischievous Mech-a-Man, wasn’t built for war, but for adventure. Yet hidden within those blueprints were plans for something far larger—a fleet of enchanted toys, each waiting for the right melody to awaken them.
Some say they’re still out there—silent, dreaming, and ready to play.
Community Challenge: Name This Captain!
Think you’ve got a knack for naming? We’re working on a brand-new yet-to-be-named Captain!
What do YOU think this card should be called?
Is it heroic? Mysterious? Totally silly? We want your best ideas!
Share your suggestions on our Discord, Reddit, or Bluesky using #PlayGalaxyGame. We’ll feature our favorites in the next issue of the Galaxy Gazette!
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Until our next edition, see you in the stars.