📋 PTS Updates

Neotinea · Jan 23rd 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, January 23 around 14:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.5.6.

Changelog:

- Better Expedition Delay Reduction items can now overwrite lower tier ones
- Fixed a bug that caused recalled ACS defend fleets to subtract progress from achievements of that type
- Fixed a bug that occurred in certain Universe messages that caused a crash on the OGame Mobile app
- Fixed the +10 lifeform building queue option not working on the OGame Mobile app when the queue is not empty
- Fixed an unknown error getting displayed for technology increasing items on the OGame Mobile app
- Several fixes and improvements in the back end that might lead to front end issues which can be fixed with a hard reload (For Chrome Ctrl+Shift+R (clearing the browser cache). For Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera GX use Ctrl+F5. For Opera Ctrl+Shift+Del.).

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Jan 30th 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, January 30 around 13:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.6.0.

Changelog:

- Added new background images for planets.
- Fixed combats with a high number of players involved not being calculated correctly.
- Fixed the Immersive Player Introduction not having the same size across its pages.
- Several fixes and improvements in the back end that might lead to front end issues which can be fixed with a hard reload (For Chrome Ctrl+Shift+R (clearing the browser cache). For Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera GX use Ctrl+F5. For Opera Ctrl+Shift+Del.).

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Feb 3rd 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, February 3 around 14:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.6.0.

Changelog:

- The buff bar on the Overview page can now display more than 14 buffs at once (via an arrow that leads to a "second page")
- Several fixes and improvements in the back end that might lead to front end issues which can be fixed with a hard reload (For Chrome Ctrl+Shift+R (clearing the browser cache). For Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera GX use Ctrl+F5. For Opera Ctrl+Shift+Del.).

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Feb 20th 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, February 20 around 14:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.6.4.

Changelog:

- Fixed the additional line of resources that have been taken by the Advanced Recycling Plant always showing up in combat reports containing Reapers.
- Fixed the variable #amount# not being resolved correctly in the description of several resource packages.
- Fixed BBCode not being resolved correctly in the description of items on the artifact shop event page.
- Fixed the duration not being displayed in the description of items on the artifact shop event page.
- Fixed the shop window on the overview page not having pagination buttons.
- Fixed the detailed view of items which are not timed not containing the inventory amount.
- Fixed attacks missing redirected returning fleets after a moon got destroyed.
- Fixed achievement 9 of season VII not gaining progress on the OGame app.
- Fixed several background images missing for moons.
- Fixed the search not behaving correctly if it was opened on the chat page.
- Fixed moon destructions occasionally not working correctly.
- Fixed the amount of discovery missions with bonus not being displayed correctly on the artifact shop event page on the OGame app.
- Several fixes and improvements in the back end that might lead to front end issues which can be fixed with a hard reload (For Chrome Ctrl+Shift+R (clearing the browser cache). For Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera GX use Ctrl+F5. For Opera Ctrl+Shift+Del.).

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Mar 6th 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, March 6 around 15:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.7.0.
There are no visible changes for the players and it is mainly fixes in the back end.

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Mar 13th 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, March 13 around 13:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.8.0.

Changelog:

- Fixed the error text for trying to send a chat message while not being verified in the mobile app.
- Fixed several issues caused for alliance members when their alliance leader was automatically deleted or migrated to another game round.
- Fixed an issue that caused the planet lock not to be removed after an attack.
- Added a function that unstucks stuck fleets once per day.

- Fixed accounts migrating from the graveyard having too many discoveries available.- Several fixes and improvements in the back end that might lead to front end issues which can be fixed with a hard reload (For Chrome Ctrl+Shift+R (clearing the browser cache). For Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera GX use Ctrl+F5. For Opera Ctrl+Shift+Del.).

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Mar 20th 2026

Hello commanders!

Today, March 20 around 14:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.9.0.

With today’s update, we have made a significant change to the travel speed of Death Stars when they are sent on a Moon Destruction mission.
Starting today, Death Stars on Moon Destruction missions will travel at a fixed speed that can no longer be modified. This speed is no longer affected by server settings or by higher Hyperspace Drive levels. On all servers, Death Stars sent on a Moon Destruction mission will now travel at a speed of 310, which corresponds to 1x universe speed with Hyperspace Drive level 7. Increasing the Hyperspace Drive beyond this level will no longer increase Death Star speed for Moon Destruction missions.
This change only affects Moon Destruction missions. For all other mission types, Death Stars will continue to function exactly as before.

Examples of travel times after the update:

A distance of 1,005 (in-system distance) will take 5 hours and 32 minutes
A distance of 3,650 (10 systems away) will take 10 hours and 33 minutes

Our Thoughts
As this is a significant change to how Moon Destruction missions have worked in the past, we would like to explain our reasoning in more detail.
First, why now? OGame is a game that has continuously evolved over the years. Compared to its original version, overall game speed has increased considerably, which introduces new challenges for game design and balance. Many players currently feel that entering Vacation Mode is the only way to stay safe overnight, which does not align with our long-term goals. We want to offer players alternatives that allow for proper rest without forcing this option.
At the same time, the in-system flight time of approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes may seem to contradict this goal. From our perspective, however, players have the option to secure an entire system and create a safe environment by coordinating and grouping up with others. We see this as a reasonable middle ground: reducing the speed of Moon Destruction missions while still preserving them as a meaningful tactical option.

We will closely monitor player behavior and feedback over the coming weeks. If this change does not achieve the desired results, or proves insufficient, we are prepared to revisit the topic and explore alternative solutions.

The OGame Team

Neotinea · Mar 20th 2026

Hello,

Just for your information, the text above has been modified.

Prongs · Mar 23rd 2026

Hello commanders!

Today around 14:00 CET we are applying a new version to PTS that fixes the moon destruction fleet speed to its original form and intention.

The text from above has been adjusted accordingly and the times observed on PTS should fit it after the new version is deployed.

Quote from Neotinea

Hello commanders!

Today, March 20 around 14:00 CET we will update PTS game rounds with the newest game version 12.9.0.

With today’s update, we have made a significant change to the travel speed of Death Stars when they are sent on a Moon Destruction mission.
Starting today, Death Stars on Moon Destruction missions will travel at a fixed speed that can no longer be modified. This speed is no longer affected by server settings or by higher Hyperspace Drive levels. On all servers, Death Stars sent on a Moon Destruction mission will now travel at a speed of 310, which corresponds to 1x universe speed with Hyperspace Drive level 7. Increasing the Hyperspace Drive beyond this level will no longer increase Death Star speed for Moon Destruction missions.
This change only affects Moon Destruction missions. For all other mission types, Death Stars will continue to function exactly as before.

Examples of travel times after the update:

A distance of 1,005 (in-system distance) will take 5 hours and 32 minutes

A distance of 3,650 (10 systems away) will take 10 hours and 33 minutes

Our Thoughts
As this is a significant change to how Moon Destruction missions have worked in the past, we would like to explain our reasoning in more detail.
First, why now? OGame is a game that has continuously evolved over the years. Compared to its original version, overall game speed has increased considerably, which introduces new challenges for game design and balance. Many players currently feel that entering Vacation Mode is the only way to stay safe overnight, which does not align with our long-term goals. We want to offer players alternatives that allow for proper rest without forcing this option.
At the same time, the in-system flight time of approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes may seem to contradict this goal. From our perspective, however, players have the option to secure an entire system and create a safe environment by coordinating and grouping up with others. We see this as a reasonable middle ground: reducing the speed of Moon Destruction missions while still preserving them as a meaningful tactical option.

We will closely monitor player behavior and feedback over the coming weeks. If this change does not achieve the desired results, or proves insufficient, we are prepared to revisit the topic and explore alternative solutions.

The OGame Team

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