Core Gameplay Loop

The heart of Warped follows this cycle:

Explore Sectors → Discover Planets → Build Facilities → Complete Missions
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       ←←←←← Earn Rewards, XP & Residuum ←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←

1. Explore the star system by discovering new sectors
2. Colonise planets by constructing facilities that benefit all players
3. Complete missions (real-time or turn-based) to earn Residuum, XP, and item drops
4. Upgrade your gear using Sparks and Artifractal Cores
5. Progress your Nexus Pass to unlock seasonal rewards and cosmetics
6. Customise your character and ship with earned and purchased cosmetics
7. Push deeper into the Nexus, unlocking harder content and better rewards