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Stages

Evolve a Cell's cell stage runs from stage 1 to stage 7. Two milestones matter most: stage 4 unlocks rebirth, and stage 7 needs the Colossus skill node.
The game numbers stages; the names below are ours. Numbers like slot counts are what players saw on screen and can change with updates.
  1. 1

    Stage 1: Tiny cell

    Pick plants or meat, learn dash. The first evolution needs about 35 cells' worth of food. First part choice is Eyes, Shell or Antenna.

  2. 2

    Stage 2: Growing cell

    Around 5 part slots. Start adding a real weapon and a mobility part.

  3. 3

    Stage 3: Specialist

    Your build direction becomes clear. Mid-game parts like Leech Mouth and Fins show up in cards.

  4. 4

    Stage 4: Predator

    Rebirth unlocks here. Players report roughly 9 part slots around this point.

  5. 5

    Stage 5: Hunter

    Large cells and other players become your main food. Boss events start to matter.

  6. 6

    Stage 6: Apex

    Up to 16 parts on a fully grown body. You need the Colossus skill node before stage 7 opens.

  7. 7

    Stage 7: Colossus

    Needs the Colossus node and about 490 DNA of progress. Completing it ends the cell stage.

Ready to push past stage 4? Read the rebirth guide, then how to become the Colossus.