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 *   [ ] **GAL-42: Visuals**
     *   [ ] GAL-43: Replace placeholder geometric shapes with actual sprites.
-    *   [ ] GAL-44: Add explosion animations/effects.
+    *   [x] GAL-44: Add explosion animations/effects.
+        *   **Branch:** `gal-44-add-explosion-effects`
+        *   **Comment:** 2026-05-06 — Implementation complete with commit `2ff561e`
     *   [x] GAL-45: Implement a scrolling starfield background.
 *   [ ] **GAL-46: Audio**
     *   [ ] GAL-47: Integrate `bevy_audio`.