Patch notes — 28 July 2026

Below are the latest patch notes for the update which goes live tomorrow.

Core 35 is no longer in this update like what was announced in a previous article as Stella confirmed it was delayed. That will happen in a future update. For previous Core 35 coverage, see: Core 35 arrives: what’s in the update and our earlier previews: EXCLUSIVE - Core 35 information.

In order to ensure server stability and improve service quality, Foundation: Galactic Frontier will shut down for maintenance from 06:00 - 09:00 UTC on July 28, 2026. The actual end time may vary depending on the progress of the maintenance and may end earlier or be extended.

Update highlights

  1. Commerce Guild Duel League: The test season has concluded. Test season rewards have been sent to all Commerce Guild members via mail. The regular six-month league season will officially begin when the next Commerce Guild Duel starts.

  2. Flagship System improvements:

    • Maximum Flagship Component level increased to Lvl 70. This new cap will become available on servers that have been open for 27 weeks.
    • Improved display of Flagship Components across multiple interfaces and added a "Quick Craft" feature for Component Blueprints.
    • Other optimizations to Flagship-related interfaces and interactions for a better experience. For broader context on Flagship changes and PvP impact, see: How the 4th Flagship Will Change Arena and PvP.

  3. Potent Empowerment system: Added the new Potent Empowerment system. This system unlocks after the corresponding Flagship Component reaches Empowerment +6. By consuming the new item Catalyst Device, you can consume multiple Prismatic Cores in a single Empowerment attempt to gain more Luck.

  4. Dominion Warzone: Added support for bye rounds. Players on servers receiving a bye can still participate in the first five days of the event and claim corresponding rewards.

  5. Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where Commerce Guild Executive Managers were unable to cancel rally deployments initiated by guild members during cross-server battles.

If you missed recent developer commentary, see the Developer Blog — July 2026. For the previous patch notes, see: Patch notes 21/07/2026.