The Big Hud Update

Added

• Added frost-style panels across the top bar, feed and upgrade rails, and the bottom dock.

• Added a starfield backdrop on the research screen, plus a grid layout and a Curvature balance readout in the corner.

• Research details has been reworked to be more visually compelling and easier to read.

• Progression, Settings, Leaderboard, Welcome Back, and Patch Notes all share the same look as the in-game HUD.

• Its a pretty nice change.

Fixed

• Smoother play during long sessions, with less hitchiness when the simulation is running hot.

• The black hole scene now updates disk and pressure visuals without redrawing the whole 3D view every tick.

• Matter captures now batch together so late-game particle storms do not stutter the UI.

• Hold-to-feed no longer spams fire sound loads. Those clips are ready when you need them.

• Opening Patch Notes no longer risks a crash when certain visual effects are enabled.

• Grapefruits are no longer larger than the observable universe. The grapefruit has been contained.

Tweaked

• Bottom dock, upgrade rail, and celebration toasts now match the new frost HUD style.

• Research header, filters, and detail panel now use the same dividers and flat cards as the rest of the UI.

• Patch Notes use a cleaner layout, and older versions stay listed in Settings.

• Welcome Back screen lays out your away-time stats more clearly.

• HUD refresh timing adjusted so rate readouts stay smooth without hogging the main thread.

I hope these changes make the game feel a little cleaner, and more enjoyable.

As always, if something feels unstable, breaks, or just does not feel right, leave a comment or reach out and I’ll take a look.

Thanks for playing, and happy growing.

• Noah

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