Economy & Trade•Guide
New Commander Catch-Up Boost
Learn when the temporary catch-up boost applies, which actions it accelerates, and when it ends.
New and returning commanders behind the world's established progression can receive a catch-up boost.
Eligibility and Duration
- Who qualifies: Commanders whose completed Command Center level is below the catch-up target, regardless of join date or time away.
- Your target: Based on the progress of advanced commanders in your world. Check your active catch-up boost for the target level and current multiplier.
- When it ends: Your target stays fixed while the boost is active. Reach it to end the boost; there is no time limit. You can qualify again if you fall behind later.
Boosted Activities
The boost multiplies Food, Steel, and Energy production, plus construction, research, and unit-training speed. It does not change costs, combat, gathering, healing, travel, or rewards.
The boost is stronger when you are farther behind, up to 5x. It drops as you progress and stays at least 2x until you reach the target.
| Your Command Center | Example target | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 5x |
| 9 | 18 | 3x |
| 17 | 18 | 2x |
Changes apply from that point onward. Offline production keeps the rates that applied when it was earned.
