Early Access
Is Once Upon The Universe still being updated?
Yes, last updated yesterday, with about 7 updates per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Once Upon The Universe is a god-game that takes you to the VERY beginning of creation. You begin the game just after the big bang, with nothing but an empty space and a lot of super hot hydrogen in the entire universe. Fill the universe with life and watch it thrive - or destory it.
- Indie
- Simulation
- Strategy
Update history
Recent updates
Oct 20, 2026 · Patch note
Vassalization System (opens in new tab)
Vassalization System Introduced new vassalization diplomatic actions, allowing stronger civilizations to establish dominance over weaker ones. Civilizations can become vassals through diplomatic agreements or as an outcome of war. Vassals surrender 15% of their raw resource production to their overlord in exchange for military protection. Overlords will int…
Oct 20, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 26073629
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Oct 18, 2026 · Patch note
build 0.16.2 (opens in new tab)
Improved Harbinger diplomacy with action descriptions, context-sensitive diplomatic requirements, and simplified military alliance conditions. Experimental game speeds are now enabled by default. Improved the Technology Tree legend with visual indicators for available technologies and prerequisites.
Oct 14, 2026 · Patch note
build 0.16.1 (opens in new tab)
This update brings improvements to diplomacy for Creators controlling a Harbinger civilization, including a dedicated Harbinger Diplomacy view, new diplomatic actions, and military alliances. Harbinger Diplomacy: Harbingers can now directly manage diplomatic relations, including declaring wars, negotiating peace, signing treaties, and forming alliances. New…
Oct 12, 2026 · Patch note
Harbinger Civilization (opens in new tab)
Do you have a favourite civilization you'd love to see succeed in its quest for interstellar domination? This update has you covered! And who doesn't enjoy playing favourites from time to time? Introducing Harbinger Civilization mode, a whole new way to play! Pick your favourite civilization and guide it directly towards greatness, instead of playing the im…
Questions
When was the last Once Upon The Universe update?
Once Upon The Universe last posted a patch note yesterday (Oct 20, 2026: Vassalization System (opens in new tab)).
How often does Once Upon The Universe update?
It got about 7 updates per month over the last year and is very consistent (100/100). 6 of the last 6 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are fairly even.
Is Once Upon The Universe abandoned?
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days and updates steadily.
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