Steam, the popular gaming platform, recently witnessed a peculiar glitch involving the game “The Universim.” This incident has sparked discussions and theories within the gaming community, highlighting the intricacies of game development and the unexpected surprises in digital platforms.
The achievement showed 0/0 instead of 0/1
“The Universim,” a city builder game with God Game elements, developed by Crytivo, is known for offering players control to evolve civilizations through different ages. However, a strange occurrence has left some players baffled. Despite not playing the game, several Steam users found the “Genesis” achievement unlocked in their accounts. This achievement, which normally requires building the first civilization in the game, appeared without any gameplay recorded.
This oddity was first reported by a Reddit user, DjuncleMC, who noticed the unlocked achievement despite never having played “The Universim.” The revelation led to a flurry of speculation. While some theorized it could be an anti-piracy measure, others suggested a bug in the achievement’s conditions.
Further investigation by the community revealed an intriguing detail: the achievement’s condition was set incorrectly at 0/0 instead of the typical 0/1, leading Steam to register it as completed. This minor glitch, albeit seemingly insignificant, has stirred up considerable attention, emphasizing the complexities of game programming and the vigilant nature of the gaming community. The game, which has been in development since 2014, is set for its version 1.0 launch this month. Crytivo, while concentrating on enhancing the gameplay experience, now also faces the task of addressing this quirky anomaly.
This episode also highlights the power of community-driven problem-solving in the digital age. Steam has always relied on its user base to point out bugs and glitches, which is kind of humourous too. The collective effort of Steam users not only identified the glitch but also proposed explanations, indicating that there definitely exists some form of collaborative spirit in the gaming sector.
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