Starblight: Cosmic Faction Overhaul

The Cosmic faction has been completely redesigned! Cosmic invasions now spread across the world, establish military strongholds and become increasingly dangerous over time.

Cosmic Invasion Overhaul

Completely reworked Cosmic Obelisks and territorial corruption.
Added three invasion stages: Incursion, Occupation and Stronghold.
Obelisks now corrupt terrain in expanding rings.
Added Cosmic structures, including Watchposts, Barracks, Rift Conduits and the Astral Sanctum.
Added coordinated enemy patrols, garrisons and reinforcement systems.
Increased enemy populations and improved faction AI.
Added Obelisk compass markers.
Corrupted terrain now remains permanently after an invasion is defeated.

New Enemies

Hound Keeper: Powerful miniboss commanding spectral wolves, with heavy melee attacks and pack-based abilities.
Rift Seeder: Floating Cosmic mage using six rechargeable crystals and corruption-spreading Rift Seeds.
Cosmic Skeletons: Three new variants: Melee, Ranged and Mage.

Awakened Cosmic Obelisk

Added a new Stage III Obelisk model and transformation.

The Obelisk's surroundings transform into a massive Cosmic Citadel.

Added stronger defenses, new attacks and enhanced visual effects.

Stage III Obelisks become invulnerable until their Astral Anchor is destroyed.

New Blocks and Environment

Added Cosmic Stone, Cosmic Bricks, Runic Cosmic Pillars, Cosmic Crystal Growths and Astral Anchors.

Added massive Cosmic Spires, crystalline veins and floating fragments.

Improved Cosmic atmosphere with new particles, lighting and ambient effects.

Balancing and Improvements

Rebalanced Cosmic enemy stats, roles and drops.

Updated Cosmic equipment and crafting recipes.

Improved enemy spawning and distribution throughout invaded territories.

Optimized corruption, structure generation and large-scale invasions.

Cosmic invasions are now a major threat. Stop them early, or face an entire Cosmic army defending its stronghold!