Playtest Update v0.9.0 — Empyrean Defense Steam update #1096983

This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below...

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Empyrean Defense (3575690)
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Published
16 February 2026 - 04:08:10 UTC
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This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports. ✨ New FeaturesAdded ability damage popups with accompanying icons for clearer combat feedbackIntroduced landmarks as neutral targets, including new interactions and mission fail conditionsAdded Chapel of the First Sovereign landmark to Graywake ReachAbilities can now interact with sites during Mission Prep (before Wave 1 begins)World repair and shield abilities now affect landmarksAdded a controller target icon for clearer target selectionAdded a loss reason indicator when failing due to landmark destructionSupply drop crates now auto-remove after one minute if uncollectedAdded a dedicated boss icon for improved readability 🔧 ImprovementsImproved item drop cooldown indicators with clearer visuals and backgro...

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