Into the Future

Into the Future (未来編 Mirai-hen, Future Arc) is the second saga in The Battle Cats and is unlocked after clearing Chapter 1 of Empire of Cats. This mode contains 3 additional chapters, with 48 levels in each once again. This mode also introduces Timed Score Rewards, in which you gain bonus rewards depending on how quickly you complete a stage.
The main gimmick of this saga is the debut of Alien Enemies; they are extremely strong, don't give much cash, and have a 700% strength magnification by default, which can only be reduced by the anti-Alien Crystals you may obtain as Treasure.
The deployment cost for Cat Units is that of Legend Stages and EoC Chapter 2, which means you pay 1.5x for the base price of a unit. Chapters 2 and 3 don't change the price.
Version 7.4 brought Zombie Outbreaks to Chapter 1, Version 8.8 brought them to Chapter 2, and Version 9.5 brought them to Chapter 3.
==Story==
In Into the Future, the Cats have time travelled from Empire of Cats to the far future, when hostile Aliens who arrived on April 1st, 29XX have invaded every country on Earth. After stopping the invasion and defeating the Aliens, it is revealed that a rocket is being built by the Cats, alluding to Cats of the Cosmos. Unlike Empire of Cats, the English and Japanese versions of Into the Future take place across the same locations.
In all versions except the English Version, the year the Aliens landed on Earth is 900 years ahead of whatever year the device's clock is set to. For example, if the current year is , the opening will say the Aliens arrived in .
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==New Features==
===Aliens===
Into the Future introduces a new enemy trait: Alien. The trait's main gimmick is that every Alien enemy has a default strength magnification of 700% (additive to other buffs). However, there are new crystal treasures to combat this; each superior reduces the magnification by 100% (subtractive).
Aliens introduced in Chapter 1:
*Shibalien
*Hyppoh
*Helmut Krabbe
*Imperator Sael
*Maawth
*I.M. Phace
*Ursamajor
*Kroxo
*LeMurr
*Elizabeth the LVIth
*Nimoy Bore
*Cli-One
Aliens introduced in Chapter 2:
*Scissoroo
*Cyberhorn
*Mistress Celeboodle
*Galactic Overseer Nyandam
*Corrupted Valkyrie
Aliens introduced in Chapter 3:
*Calamary
*Alpacky
*Bun Bun Symbiote
*Elder Sloth
*Raging Bahamut Cat
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==Chapter 1: Time Enough for Cats==
(にゃんこ軍団日本侵略！！ Nyanko Gundan Sekai Shinryaku!!, Cat Army Invading the World!!)
*Aliens in this chapter have a strength magnification of 100%. Other enemies' buffs vary but are generally comparable to early Stories of Legend.
*The final boss of this chapter is Cli-One, with a wave of Alien peons.
*Players receive 50 Cat Food and unlock additional Cat Combos upon completion.
*Completing this chapter also unlocks Cats of the Cosmos.
*Obtaining all Superior Treasures in this chapter awards 1,500,000 XP.
*After beating the chapter, Ashvini Desert gets unlocked.
==Chapter 2: Alien Intrigue - A Maiden's Revenge==
(エイリアンの陰謀！反逆の戦乙女 Eirian no Inbō! Hangyaku no Ikusa Otome, Alien Intrigue! A War Maiden's Rebellion)
*Aliens introduced in this chapter have a strength magnification of 100%.
*Old Aliens not introduced in this chapter have a strength magnification of 250%. Other enemies' buffs are comparable to sub-chapter 20 or so.
*The final boss of this chapter is Corrupted Valkyrie, with a stronger wave of Alien peons.
*Players receive 50 Cat Food and unlock Valkyrie Cat's True Form upon completion. She gains a ~50% attack boost, and a 35% chance to freeze all non-Metal enemies for 2 seconds.
*Completing this chapter also unlocks another set of Cat Combos.
*Obtaining all Superior Treasures in this chapter awards 2,000,000 XP.
==Chapter 3: The Ancients Arise: Take Back Earth!==
(超古代兵器の暴走!取り戻せ地球!! Chō Kodai Heiki no Bōsō! Torimodose Chikyū!!, The Super Ancient Weapon's Rampage! Take Back Earth!!)
*Aliens introduced in this chapter have a strength magnification of 100%-300%.
*Old Aliens not introduced in this chapter have a strength magnification of 500%-1,000%. Other enemies' buffs are around sub-chapter 27 levels.
*The final boss of this chapter is Raging Bahamut Cat, with an even stronger wave of Alien peons.
*Players receive 100 Cat Food and unlock Bahamut Cat's True Form upon completion. He becomes more of a kamikaze unit, with extraordinarily high DPS, insane movement speed and much more frequent attacks. However, his range is greatly reduced in this form.
*Completing this chapter also unlocks Talents, NP, Talent Orbs and another set of Cat Combos.
*Obtaining all Superior Treasures in this chapter awards 2,500,000 XP.
*After beating the chapter, Jinfore Volcano gets unlocked.
==Zombie Outbreaks==
:Main article: Zombie Outbreaks
==Into the Future Stages and Treasures==
===Aqua Crystal===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
1 	Japan 	Home Electronics
5 	Russia 	Piroshki
8 	Denmark 	Hamlet
11 	Spain 	Flamenco Dance
14 	Greece 	Marble Pillar
17 	India 	Maharajah Throne
20 	Cambodia 	Apsara Crown
23 	Australia	Drop Bear
===Plasma Crystal===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
25 	Madagascar 	Nature Preserve
28 	Egypt 	Mummy Wrappings
31 	South Africa	Swazi Candle
34 	Machu Picchu	Inti Watana
37 	Mexico 	Sombrero
40 	Alaska 	Dogsled
43 	New York 	Hotdog Cart
46 	Brazil 	Futbol
===Ancient Tablet===
Stage	Location	Treasure
2 	Korea 	Ginseng Root
3 	China 	Panda Cub
4 	Mongolia	Mongol Horse
===Mysterious Force===
Stage	Location	Treasure
24 	The Great Abyss
(深淵の大渦)	Deep Sea Water
===Cosmic Energy===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
6 	Norway 	Viking Boat
7 	United Kingdom	Double Decker Bus
9 	Germany 	Bratwurst
10 	France 	Chardonnay
12 	Monaco 	Formula One Car
===Void Fruit===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
29 	Sahara 	Oasis
30 	Ghana 	Highlife Bend
32 	Argentina 	Mate
33 	Easter Island	Moai Mold
===Blood Fruit===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
21 	Philippines 	Balut
22 	Singapore 	Peranakan Bowl
26 	Kenya 	Running Shoes
27 	Saudi Arabia	Racing Camel
===Sky Fruit===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
35 	Colombia 	Bag of Emeralds
36 	Jamaica 	Dreadlocks
38 	Hollywood	Oscar Statue
39 	Las Vegas	Poker Chips
===Heaven's Fruit===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
41 	Canada 	Poutine
42 	Greenland	Sea Kayak
44 	NASA 	Astronaut Helmet
45 	Bermuda 	Hurricane Wind
===Time Machine===
Stage	Location	Treasure
13 	Italy 	Cannoli
15 	Turkey 	Belly Dancer
16 	Dubai 	Skyscraper
18 	Nepal 	Prayer Flags
19 	Thailand	Massage Handbook
===Future Tech===
Stage	Location 	Treasure
47 	Floating Continent	Floating Rock
48 	Moon 	U.S Flag
Note: Void Fruit, Blood Fruit, Sky Fruit and Heaven's Fruit improve effects used against the specified enemy's type:
See Treasure for more information on each Treasure.
==Missions==
Requirement	Reward
==Splash Texts==
*Get the treasure of Now!
*Try "Empire of Cats" first!
*Collecting more Treasure powers up your Cats!
*Getting treasure is key to "Into the Future"!
*Prepare well before trying Future/Legend stages!
*Get treasures from Empire of Cats first!
*All treasure collected! Niiiiice!
*Try to get all treasures from Empire of Cats!
*Treasure Festival on now!!
*Treasure drop rate raised! Now's the time go for it!
*Power up your army in Empire of Cats first!
*The Future has lots of super tough enemies!
*Take on "Into the Future"!
*Getting all Treasures is the key to victory!
*Get all treasures from the Future chapters!
*Unlock new CatCombos by clearing Chapter 2!
*Gather treasure so you can clear Chapter 2!
*Clear Ch. 3 and get a special unit!
*Chapter 3 awaits!
*Gather treasure so you can clear Chapter 3!
*Clear Ch. 3 and unlock new CatCombos!
*Getting treasure is key to a successful strategy!
*Congrats on clearing Ch. 3 of Into the Future!!
*Get all treasures from earlier Future chapters!
*Cats now rule Time and Space! Congrats!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 1!
*Play stages in Ch. 1 for 1/2 Energy cost!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 2!
*Play stages in Ch. 2 for 1/2 Energy cost!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 3!
*Play stages in Ch. 3 for 1/2 Energy cost!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 1 + 2!
*Stages in Ch. 1 or 2 cost 1/2 Energy!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 1 + 3!
*Stages in Ch. 1 or 3 cost 1/2 Energy!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now in Ch. 2 + 3!
*Stages in Ch. 2 or 3 cost 1/2 Energy!
*Half-Energy Event!! On now!
*Stages cost 50% Energy! More battles!!! Let's go!
*Zombie Outbreaks appearing in Ch. 1!
*Zombie Outbreaks appearing in Ch. 2!
*Zombie Outbreaks appearing in Ch. 3!
*Zombie Outbreaks in Chapters 1 and 2!
*Zombie Outbreaks in Chapters 1 and 3!
*Zombie Outbreaks in Chapters 2 and 3!
*Zombie Outbreaks EVERYWHERE!
*Get all treasures from Empire of Cats chapters!
*Clear Future Ch. 2 to earn a powerful Cat!
*Get all treasures from Into the Future chapters!
*Getting all treasures that's the trick!
*Get Ch. 3 treasures for cool rewards!
*Half-Off Energy Only Now!
*Zombie Outbreak in Ch. 1!
*Zombie Outbreak in Ch. 2!
*Zombie Outbreak in Ch. 3!
*Zombies in Ch. 1 & 2!
*Zombies in Ch. 1 & 3!
*Zombies in Ch. 2 & 3!
*Zombies in all Chapters!
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==Trivia==
*The Time Machine bears some resemblance to the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, as it has wheels that turn sideways like in the 2nd movie and rocket thrusters in the back.
*In BCJP, Into the Future's map lacks the blue tint that it has in all other versions of the game.
*In the Japanese version of the Into the Future opening, the narrator's list of ways the Aliens enacted revenge on humans (sinking Japan, creating a Floating Continent, etc.) consists of yojijukugo (four-character compounds). This is a throwback to the Japanese version of the Empire of Cats opening, in which the narrator tries using yojijukugo to stop the Cat Army's advance.
*China, Jamaica and the Moon are the only stages to retain their positions from Empire of Cats, being respectively the 3rd, 36th and 48th locations visited in both campaigns.
*Maldives and Hawaii are the only locations visited in Empire of Cats to not appear in Into the Future, since Floating Continent and The Great Abyss weren't in Empire of Cats, so some levels had to be replaced.
*Ironically, none of the enemy bases from Into the Future are present in its main menu background.
*On the far right of Into the Future's main menu background, you can see a freighter base which doesn't appear in any stage.
*The monkey-shaped crop circle on the map is based on "The monkey", one of the many Nazca Lines of Peru.
*Some of the crop circles on the map are shaped like the aliens from Space Invaders.
*In the Taiwanese version, stages 3 and 21 are Taiwan and Hong Kong instead of China and the Philippines. The locations in between are all shifted forward by 1 (i.e., China is stage 4 instead of 3), changing the stage names, Treasure names and enemy bases, but not the backgrounds. Just like in the Taiwanese version of Empire of Cats, Cambodia and the Philippines do not appear as playable stages.
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