Stellar Mercenaries has just unleashed its most significant update to date with The Jupiter Expansion, dramatically expanding the game's universe. This massive update introduces over 50 new missions spread across five distinct worlds, alongside six new weapons and ships, enriching the gameplay with diverse challenges and strategic opportunities.
The Jupiter Expansion brings to life the conflict between the newly introduced Jovian Empire and the Pirate Council, two factions vying for dominance around Jupiter and its moons. Players can immerse themselves in a variety of mission types, including escort operations, piracy, train defense, and thrilling hyperspace hunts, making each session uniquely engaging.
Enhance your fleet with six new ships, each designed with unique abilities and configurations: the Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightening, and Skybreaker. These ships cater to a variety of playstyles, ensuring that you can tailor your approach to any combat scenario you face.
The arsenal expands with six new weapons, such as the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam. Additionally, defensive capabilities are bolstered with Tier 4 shields and armors, while new special abilities and mods like Drones, Point Defense, Critical Strike, and Missile Fire Rate offer fresh strategic layers to your gameplay.
The intensity of enemy encounters ramps up with the introduction of Nightmare, Riot, and Warhawk-class mercenaries, formidable foes that adapt and evolve alongside your progress. The update also adds dynamic environmental hazards, including asteroid fields, elite enemy ambushes, and the menacing Pacifier lurking in deep space, adding to the game's challenge and excitement.
For those seeking more variety, the new side mission system keeps the gameplay unpredictable and engaging. The update also includes 14 new music tracks, enhancing the immersive sci-fi atmosphere. Moreover, the Hangar Manager now offers expanded inventory and loadout slots, allowing for more effective management of your arsenal.
Prepare for high-stakes dogfights over Ganymede, Europa, Io, and Jupiter itself. Download Stellar Mercenaries now on your preferred platform—it's free-to-play with in-app purchases. For more information and to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website.
