Stellar Mercenaries has just rolled out its most significant update yet with The Jupiter Expansion, nearly doubling the game's content with a slew of new worlds, factions, missions, ships, and gear. This expansive update introduces the Jovian Empire and the Pirate Council, two opposing factions vying for supremacy around Jupiter and its moons.
The update adds over 50 new missions spread across five different worlds, offering diverse objectives such as escort operations, piracy, train defense, and thrilling hyperspace hunts. Players can now command six new ships, each with unique abilities and configurations: the Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightning, and Skybreaker. These ships cater to various playstyles, allowing for greater fleet customization.
Combat is enriched with the introduction of six new weapons: the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam. Defensive capabilities are bolstered with Tier 4 shields and armors. Additionally, new special abilities and mods, such as Drones, Point Defense, Critical Strike, and enhanced Missile Fire Rate, offer players more strategic choices.
Enemy encounters have been ramped up with the addition of formidable foes like Nightmare, Riot, and Warhawk-class mercenaries, which adapt and evolve alongside your progress. The update also introduces dynamic environmental hazards, including asteroid fields, elite enemy ambushes, and the menacing Pacifier lurking in deep space.
For those craving more variety, the new side mission system keeps gameplay fresh and unpredictable. The immersive sci-fi atmosphere is enhanced with 14 new music tracks. Moreover, managing your arsenal is now smoother with an expanded Hangar Manager, offering more inventory and loadout slots.
Prepare for intense dogfights over Ganymede, Europa, Io, and Jupiter itself by downloading Stellar Mercenaries now. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Visit the official website for more details and to stay updated on all the latest developments.
