Hello, Commanders!
This is Sunny, Project Director of ASTROKINGS.
It has been about nine months since the last Developer’s Note, and we are pleased to greet all Commanders once again.
Even during the time when we were unable to share updates directly, we carefully reviewed and listened to every valuable opinion you sent us.
Based on this feedback, our development team plans to make 2026 a year not only of expanding new content, but also of refining the overall structure and flow of the game, areas we have not been able to polish sufficiently until now.
Our goal is not simply to increase the quantity of content, but to strengthen the foundation of ASTROKINGS so that Commanders can enjoy a smoother and more comfortable experience across all aspects of gameplay.
In this Developer’s Note, we would like to share both the changes you will experience in the near future and an outline of major plans that are still in the planning stage, but will shape the future direction of ASTROKINGS.
Improving the Starting Experience
ASTROKINGS is a game shaped by Commanders who cooperate and compete with one another.
We believe this experience is deepened not only through the addition of new content, but also when there are enough federation members to play with and opponents to face.
With this in mind, we plan to improve the introductory experience so that both new Commanders discovering ASTROKINGS for the first time and those returning after a long break can join the game more naturally.
This initiative goes beyond simply lowering entry barriers. By fostering an environment of active interaction and competition, we aim to provide richer and more dynamic gameplay even for existing Commanders.
These improvements are currently targeted for the second half of 2026. Detailed information will be shared through official announcements once the update schedule is finalized.
Improving the Gameplay Experience
The ASTROKINGS development team is currently conducting a thorough review of older content that has become somewhat disconnected from the current meta over the course of long‑term service.
Our top priority is to deliver genuine satisfaction to Commanders. We are discussing a wide range of improvements, both large and small, to various content such as Federation Wars and Empire Arena Battles, with the goal of providing high‑level challenges that match your increased combat power and deeper understanding of the game.
In addition, we are planning new events that align with recent trends, so we expect that in the new year, you will be able to enjoy an even more diverse variety of events.
New PvP Content
As previously shared, one of our goals for 2026 is to improve areas of the game’s structure and flow that have been overlooked in the past.
At the same time, we believe it is equally important to deliver fresh and exciting experiences for our Commanders.
As a result of this effort, a new PvP content is currently in its final stage of preparation ahead of release. We sincerely apologize for not being able to unveil it according to the originally promised schedule, as we wanted to avoid rushing the release without sufficient polish.
Having prepared this content over a long period of time, we are confident it will be delivered in a more complete and refined state. We plan to introduce the new content, “Spacetime Wormhole”, before the end of the first month of the New Year.
Collaboration Event
We are aware that many Commanders expressed disappointment that the number of collaboration events held in 2025 was fewer compared to 2024.
As promised in the previous Developer’s Note, starting in 2025, our goal for collaboration events has not been simply to increase the number, but to present high‑quality IP collaborations that harmonize with the ASTROKINGS universe and deliver meaningful satisfaction.
As expectations have risen, the process of finding IPs that meet all of these criteria has taken longer than anticipated.
However, we continue to review and engage with various IPs, and we kindly ask for a little more patience.
We will do our utmost to prepare collaboration events that appeal not only to existing Commanders but also to those who have not yet experienced ASTROKINGS or who have returned after some time away, and to deliver them without excessive delay.
There are only a few days left in 2025.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has been with ASTROKINGS throughout the year. We will continue preparing together with one shared goal, to make 2026 a year that lives up to your expectations and support.
To celebrate the New Year, we have also prepared a small gift so that Commanders can enjoy the currently ongoing event. Please be sure to check your mailbox.
We wish all Commanders a happy and prosperous New Year.
Thank you.
Sunny Choi
Commander of ASTROKINGS
December 2025