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Galactic News Network Latest News
Galactic Disaster Season 2 Update Live
| Schedule | February 3, 2026 10:00 UTC |
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The Galactic News Network livestream previewed Season 2’s new content update, highlighting Nine and Alcea, new Chaos features, upcoming events, and major improvements.
Seed of Karmic FireFebruary 3 Livestream
Season 2 Seed of Karmic Fire
The theme for Galactic Disaster Season 2 has been officially revealed as Seed of Karmic Fire. Additional information on the season’s content were revealed during the Galactic News Network broadcast.
New Character Nine
Nine is an Order Vanguard. She can deliver powerful DEF-based attacks to enemies and generate shield for her allies.
Nine Details
 Stats |  Cards |
 Potential |  Manifest Ego |
She shines as a versatile attacker, scaling her damage with both Defense and card exhaustion while enabling powerful burst turns through her unique mechanic.
Nine GuideNew Partner Alcea
Alcea is a Vanguard support who strengthens Defense-based attackers, grants shields on high-cost card use, and applies a debuff to increase enemy damage taken.
Alcea Partner GuideSeason 2 Seed of Karmic Fire
Seed of Karmic Fire is Galactic Disaster Season 2, where chaos escalates, new threats appear, and Nine takes center stage in the unfolding conflict.
Chapter 1 Warriors of the Arena
This season, the story will revolve around the struggle for survival and the unfolding mysteries within the arena.
Arena Equipment
New equipment that can be obtained in the Arena has conditional triggers that grant additional effects when activated, and some can provide arena cards upon activation.
Refinement
The new feature allows equipment to gain one of three random abilities when winning a battle in the Unidentified Area Arena.
God's Hammer
The final reward from defeating the interior boss can further enhance a refined equipment by adding one random effect from the Chaos Equipment.
Galactic Medals
A new season-exclusive achievement system is also available. It rewards medals for completing achievements, and collecting all of them grants a season medal sticker.
New Distortion Adaptation Function
A new Season Chaos feature, Distortion Adaptation, lets Combatants exposed to Chaos phenomena gain implanted Memory Fragments or unlock Potential.
Chaos GuideNebula Distortion
In this season's Nebula Distortion, health restores automatically when low, and a one-turn boost allows dealing heavy damage once HP falls below a certain threshold.
Nebula Distortion GuideNew Seasonal Items
Season 2 Seed of Karmic Fire introduces new seasonal items, including decorations, cards, fates, and powerful equipment.
Codex Archive Feature Added
Codices containing the Divine Intervention unique option can be unlocked and collected by clearing stages. Collecting more information will also grant crystals as rewards.
Zero System GuideSave Data Storage Rule Adjustments
The Save Data system has been revamped for clarity, with points now calculated from final saved results instead of the storage process.
Save Data GuideTwo New Memory Fragments
Two new Memory Fragments, Beast’s Yearning and Glory’s Reign, are added, boosting damage for Exhaust Attack Cards and allies when using Exhaust Skill Cards.
Memory FragmentsNew Supply Store Operations
The Supply Store lets players spend Radiant Life from Burning Life Chaos to buy rewards like cards, manuals, consumables, and memory items across three phases.
Flash of Possibility
Flash of Possibility is a new item in the supply store that allows players to change and select Epiphany effects of one card.
Shop GuideUpcoming Events
Galactic Disaster Season 2 brings a lineup of events featuring new Combatant Nine, daily login rewards, tactical simulations, Chaos challenges, and special seasonal rewards.
Events ListCaptain ID Card Decorations
A new ID Card feature lets players create and customize their own ID Card with backgrounds and up to 20 collectible stickers.
ID Card (Profile Page) SettingsSee Previous Livestream BroadcastsJanuary 13 Livestream Details
The latest Galactic News Network livestream showcased pre-released content for the January 14 update, including the featured character Narja and partner Gaya, as well as the new challenge mode, Spiral Tower of Screams.
New Character Narja Release
The new 5-star character, Narja, is introduced as a 5★ Controller-class Combatant who specializes in defensive support and sustained damage.
Narja Details
 Character Stats |  Character Profile |
 Cards |  Potential |
 Manifest Ego |  |
 Homescreen Background |  Special BackgroundPerk Mode |
She excels as a hybrid support, keeping the team alive through consistent healing while boosting overall damage with her unique Voracity mechanic.
Narja Card Details
 NA: Defense Response |  Mealtime |
 NA: Attack Response |  Shackles of Hunger |
 Voluntary Control |  Domain of Voracity |
 Bottomless Hunger |  Predator's Hunting Method(Ego Skill) |
Narja’s card kit revolves around sustain, control, and Voracity management, combining defensive responses, healing tools, and pressure-based attacks.
Sustained Damage Scaling
Narja's cards like Mealtime and Bottomless Hunger support team survival, while Shackles of Hunger, Domain of Voracity, and her Ego Skill Predator’s Hunting Method reinforce Voracity stacks to enhance both durability and overall damage output during extended fights.
Narja GuideNew Partner Gaya Release
Designed primarily for Narja, Gaya excels at boosting Defense stats and amplifying Defense-based damage, making her a strong enabler for sustain-oriented lineups.
Gaya GuideNarja & Gaya Rate Up Rescue
| Schedule | January 14, 2026 - February 4, 2026 |
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When used together, Narja and Gaya form a strong synergy built around survivability and extended battles. For players looking to get them, the Rate Up Rescue offers a targeted opportunity to secure both key units in a single banner.
Spiral Tower of Screams
The Spiral Tower of Screams is a new progression-based challenge where difficulty escalates with each floor, featuring harsher modifiers and more demanding combat encounters.
Spiral Tower of ScreamsMajor Updates
The latest Major Update introduces multiple quality-of-life improvements and new features, including a Story Skip option, enhanced Fast Forward functionality, and smoother reward distribution systems.
Memory Fragments Improvements
The Memory Fragments system has been streamlined, making it easier and faster for players to obtain and upgrade fragments through a more user-friendly process.
Memory Fragments GuideSimulation Reward Distribution
The Simulation Reward Distribution system has been improved for smoother progression, with faster and clearer reward tracking after completing simulations.
Agent Vertical View
The Agent Vertical View feature introduces a new way to view agents, displaying character visuals in a vertical layout for improved clarity and presentation.
Waypoint Loot Acquisition
This new update lets players earn rewards by progressing through Waypoints. It makes collecting upgrade materials easier as rewards are gained naturally through gameplay progress.
Epione Center Intensified Breakdown Scenarios
This add new consequences to player decisions made during counseling sessions. Choices now have a direct impact on subsequent encounters.
Counseling GuideNew Trauma Codes
These new additions give players the chance to experience story content that explores Narja’s and Luke’s past challenges, inner conflicts, and vulnerabilities, offering deeper insight into their characters.
Amir Special Lobby
Amir has a new Special Lobby, featuring a Holiday Car Wash theme that can be unlocked by increasing Amir's Affinity levels.
Amir GuideMajor Codes Updates
The Major Codes Updates make several features easier to use and more convenient. These changes help players play more smoothly.
Developer Note Preview
The Developer Note Preview announced changes to Codes Unique Options and a combatant balance patch, aimed at improving usability, fairness, and overall gameplay balance.
New Events
Players can look forward to limited-time challenges and exclusive rewards.
Latest EventsOn-Going In-Game Survey
| Schedule | January 12, 2026 - January 18, 2026 14:59 (UTC +0) |
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This survey allows the community to provide feedback on recent updates, upcoming events, and overall gameplay experience. Players can contribute to future developments while also earning in-game rewards for completing the survey.
Livestream Rewards
Live Broadcast Viewing Rewards
| Rewards | 500 Crystals |
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| Claim Period | January 13, 2026 - January 20, 2026 14:59 (UTC +0) |
Live Broadcast Viewing Rewards are automatically sent to all players and can be claimed from the in-game mailbox within seven days.
Content Update Delay Compensation
| Rewards | 500 Crystals |
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| Claim Period | January 14, 2026 - January 21, 2026 14:59 (UTC +0) |
Due to the Chaos Zero Nightmare livestream starting later than scheduled, the development team is providing compensation to players for the delay. The compensation will be distributed automatically to all accounts.
Galactic Disaster GuideDecember 2 Livestream
The December 2 livestream previewed the December 3 update, showcasing new content including the featured character, Chizuru, upcoming event details, and planned game changes.
December 2 Livestream DetailsNew Character Chizuru Released
The new 5-star character, Chizuru, will be available in the Rescue banner. Rei and Tressa will also be featured.
Chizuru Details
 Character Introduction |  Mechanics |
 Card Effects |  Cards |
 Ego Skill |  Manifest Ego |
 Recommended Team |
Chizuru applies a Bind effect to enemies. When an ally attacks an enemy in the Cursed Shackles state, Will-O'-Wisp accumulates, creating an Attack Card called Shadow of the Moon. This mechanic allows her to synergize well with allies who can attack at a low cost.
Chizuru Card Details
 Karmic Flames |  Tsukoyomi |
 Bound At Dusk |  Oni Hunt |
 Shadow of the Moon |  Moonlight of High Tide |
The Shadow of the Moon cards created by Chizuru’s effect will combine to form a Bind. Also, when the Bind count reaches 3, the card is upgraded to Shadow of the Moon+, which has an HP recovery effect.
New Partner Itsuku Released
The new Partner Itsuku has been released. He has a skill that increases the damage of duplicate cards, making him an excellent partner for Chizuru.
Chapter 2 Forbidden Catalyst
Chapter 2 of the Galactic Disaster Forbidden Catalyst event has begun. In addition to new areas in the Mission and Chaos modes, the Great Rift score attack content is also available.
Additional Mission
The Mission now includes a new Chapter 2. There is also a Mission within the story where you can use Chizuru.
New Area Added to Season Chaos
In Season Chaos, you can challenge an additional boss after defeating the central boss. Also, players can now check the location of the Dimensional Tunnel within Season Chaos.
Nebula Distortion Boss Added
A third boss will be added to the high-difficulty content Nebula Distortion on December 9, one week after the update.
The Great Rift Begins
This is a score-based attack mode where players aim for a high score. There are three types of rewards: score achievement rewards, cumulative score rewards, and ranking rewards.
Great Rift Boss
In the first half of the Great Rift, the Suppressed Servant appears as the boss. It creates a Memory Fragment Card that weakens the enemy, but if players fail to meet the conditions within a certain number of turns, the card is converted into a debuff card.
Rewards
The ranking rewards are almost the same regardless of rank, but players can get stickers based on their placement.
Limit Break Materials Implemented
With the update, a Secondary Supply has been added to the Supply Shop. Players can obtain Omega Codes, which are used for the Ego Manifestation (Limit Break) of 5-star characters, here.
Unigram
A new feature called Unigram has been implemented. It allows players to communicate with combatants and view special missions.
First Release Includes 7 Characters
Special missions are now available for the first 7 characters: Chizuru, Yuki, Haru, Rei, Mika, Tressa, and Beryl.
Update Details
Blackhorn Shop
A new Blackhorn Shop is now available. Here, players can exchange items obtained from clearing Chaos for Anchors and training materials.
Memory Fragments Added
Two new types of Memory Fragments are now available. They are compatible with Instinct and Void attribute characters, respectively.
Affinity Improvement
The Affinity feature has been improved with the addition of new gift items and a special lobby for Rei.
Unit Count Improvement
The number of Units required for leveling up has been reduced by 80%. Additionally, Units used for leveling up before the update will be returned to the player's mailbox.
Team Formation and Chaos Clear Improvements
A Quick Formation feature is now available on the team formation screen. Additionally, players can now check their Faint Memory Points within Chaos.
Voice Additions
NPCs in the Dellang Shop and Ark City now have voices.
Update Celebration Gifts
Special Login Bonus
A login bonus is available to commemorate the new event. Log in every day to get Anchors and training materials.
Livestream Commemorative Gift
There will also be a gift to commemorate the livestream. Players will receive 500 Crystals.
November 11 Pre-Release Live
The Chaos Zero Nightmare livestream previewed upcoming content, particularly the Galactic Disaster: Forbidden Catalyst update, with creator-led gameplay showcases and a global broadcast at 10:00 UTC.
November 11 Livestream DetailsNew Character Yuki Released
The new 5-star character, Yuki, was released in the Combatant Rescue banner. Nia and Lucas were featured.
Yuki Details
 Character Introduction |  Performance |
 Cards |  Recommended Team |
Yuki specializes in AoE Attacks, and her playstyle revolves around Inspiration, which activates its effect when moved to your hand by a skill. Because of this, she synergizes well with characters who specialize in drawing or searching for cards, such as Nia and Cassius.
Epiphany of Prepare to Subdue
Partner Westmacott Released
The new Partner Westmacott was released. She has a skill that increases the damage of Inspiration Cards, making her a good match for Yuki.
Character Introduction
Galactic Disaster Forbidden Catalyst
CZN's first event, Galactic Disaster Forbidden Catalyst, began. The event period was 9 weeks, with an update every 3 weeks.
New Mission Added
This mission was a continuation of Main Story Chapter 5. There was also a story mission where players could use Yuki, allowing them to try her out with their own characters.
Season Chaos Lab 0
Season Chaos was a new mode where players could create a Save Data by acquiring limited Cards and equipment. In Season Chaos, special bosses would also appear under certain conditions.
Nebula Distortion
Nebula Distortion is high-difficulty content that can only be challenged using Save Data created in Season Chaos. There are 4 selectable difficulty levels, and clearing a higher difficulty also grants the rewards for all lower difficulties.
The Great Rift
The Great Rift was available starting December 3. This was a score attack mode where players could earn two types of rewards: score achievement rewards and cumulative score rewards.
Supply Shop
By using items obtained during the event period, players could exchange them for items like Tear of God and Anchors. Also, the exchangeable items included a universal Limit Break material for 5-star characters.
Season Rewards
Season rewards for achieving goals were available. In addition to stickers to decorate their Save Data, players could also get Crystals and training materials.
Commemorative Event Implementation
A login bonus was held to commemorate the new event. Players could obtain Anchors and Crystals by logging in every day.
Update Commemorative Gift
Gifts commemorating the update and the livestream were also distributed. These can be used for training and increasing Affinity.
Chaos Zero Nightmare Related Guides
Galactic Disaster 
The Great Rift
Nebula Distortion
Memory Encroachment
Early Game Guide
Daily Tasks
Recommended Gacha Banner
Ark City Guide
Card Epiphany Activation
How to Use Ego Skill
Stress Management
Weakness Attribute Guide
Safe Zone Guide
How to Restore Aether
How to Raise Captain Grade
ID Card Settings
Battle Pass (Arkhianon Supply) Guide & Should You Buy?
Simulation Guide
Twin Star's Shadow Guide
How to Download & Sync Data
Deep Trauma Guide
Latest Updates 
Intermediate Captain Promotion Guide
Unigram Guide
Character Enhancement Guide
How to Set and Upgrade Partner
How to Upgrade Potential
How to Use Save Data
How to Upgrade Manifest Ego
Memory Fragments 
Prism Modules
Daily Reset Time
Zero System
Counseling Guide
Omega Codes
Redeem Codes
Zero System Guide
Basin of Hyperspace Guide
