**Ice Link**: Freezes two connected planets.
**Fire Link**: Unfreezes planets affected by Ice Link.
**Stellar Shield**: Blocks a single rapid cannon attack when activated.
**Avatar**: Changes the planet’s appearance upon activation.

2. Enabled Artifact Purchases: Players can now acquire artifacts through an in-game purchasing system.
3. Implemented Cooldown Mechanisms: Both artifact purchases and activations now have cooldown periods to ensure balanced gameplay. | | 2023 Nov | Dark Forest Ares v0.1.2 | Redstone Testnet | 1. Introduced the Pink Bomb: When deployed, the Pink Bomb creates a destructive pink circle, annihilating all planets within its radius.
4. Enhanced ZK Circuit: The system now enables central planets in the universe to reach higher levels while concealing their exact coordinates.
5. Adjusted Ranking Mechanics: Players who claim planets closer to the universe’s center will attain higher rankings. | | 2024 May | Dark Forest Ares v0.1.3 | Redstone Mainnet | 1. Introduced the Kardashev Artifact: When activated, this artifact creates a blue circle, allowing planets within its range to instantly transfer energy and silver to the central planet, enabling rapid resource mobilization.
6. Implemented Core Economic Features: Players can now purchase planets, artifacts, and skins, laying the foundation for the in-game economy.
7. Introduced the Bounty System: Players can now attack designated planets to claim bounties set by sponsors, adding strategic depth to combat. | | 2024 Aug | Dark Forest Ares v0.1.4 | Redstone Mainnet | 1. Introduced the Union System: Players within a union can now send energy to support each other, fostering cooperation and strategic alliances.
8. Implemented a Dynamically Shrinking Inner Radius: This mechanic prevents top players from rapidly capturing the universe’s center, ensuring a more balanced and competitive game pace. | | 2024 Oct | Dark Forest MUD v0.1.1 | Redstone Mainnet | 1. Migrated Core Gameplay to the MUD Engine: Key mechanics from Dark Forest—including different space types, five planet types, and the basic silver mining system—have been successfully integrated into the MUD engine.
9. Introduced the Tick Rate System: The game speed can now be dynamically adjusted, enhancing flexibility and strategic depth. | | 2024 Nov | Dark Forest MUD v0.1.2 | Redstone Mainnet | 1. Optimized Artifact Introduction: Implemented a module within the MUD engine architecture for rapid artifact integration, introducing four key artifacts: Pink Bomb, Bloom Filter, Wormhole, and PhotoId Cannon.
10. Introduced Guild System: Players can now form guilds where members can send energy to support each other, fostering teamwork and strategic collaboration.
11. Account Delegation Feature: Introduced account delegation, allowing players to delegate in-game actions to others, enhancing flexibility and convenience.
12. Developed Sophon AI with Langchain: Integrated Sophon AI to introduce and explain game rules, enhancing the onboarding experience. | | 2024 Apr | Dark Forest MUD v0.1.3 | | |