- 2020 UPDATE - 26 October 2020
We are currently working on a new update for the VR version of the game which will bring full touch controllers support for flying. The update should be released on 7th November 2020, stay tuned! :-) (Current VR version can be controlled with gamepad or mapped controllers, PC version can be controlled via keyboard + mouse)
- Adding more drama! - 20 January 2017
New update brings: Much faster leveling (both experience for ranks and money for buying items). More variability in ships movement (each ship has unique acceleration and top speed characteristics). More variability in combat (guided missiles are now available from rank 0). In-game chat now available in Hangar as well. Better balancing (buff of weapons, nerf of upgrade tool). Enjoy and let us know what you think!
- Adding more drama! - 20 January 2017
New update brings: Much faster leveling (both experience for ranks and money for buying items). More variability in ships movement (each ship has unique acceleration and top speed characteristics). More variability in combat (guided missiles are now available from rank 0). In-game chat now available in Hangar as well. Better balancing (buff of weapons, nerf of upgrade tool). Enjoy and let us know what you think!
- 360° video of Virtual Reality version! - 25 December 2016
See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video Our faithful tester hard at work
- 360° video of Virtual Reality version! - 25 December 2016
See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video Our faithful tester hard at work
- Virtual reality! - 22 December 2016
Today's update brings VR support for all platforms (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, OSVR). If you have your headset, put it on and let us know your thoughts from inside the cockpit. :-) To start the game in VR mode instead of regular desktop mode please open your Steam library, select "Space Merchants: Arena" and hit Play. Select your VR from the list (SteamVR=OpenVR - HTC Vive, OSVR, Oculus Rift; OculusVR - Oculus Rift with Rift Audio etc.)
- Virtual reality! - 22 December 2016
Today's update brings VR support for all platforms (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, OSVR). If you have your headset, put it on and let us know your thoughts from inside the cockpit. :-) To start the game in VR mode instead of regular desktop mode please open your Steam library, select "Space Merchants: Arena" and hit Play. Select your VR from the list (SteamVR=OpenVR - HTC Vive, OSVR, Oculus Rift; OculusVR - Oculus Rift with Rift Audio etc.)
- Update 1.258! - 17 December 2016
Features Russian translation thanks to Ivan from GP Studio! More dramatic explosions and firing. Bugfixes Special slots should work again. Controls for activating special slots can be remapped in Input dialog. Outpost build and battles fixed.
- Update 1.258! - 17 December 2016
Features Russian translation thanks to Ivan from GP Studio! More dramatic explosions and firing. Bugfixes Special slots should work again. Controls for activating special slots can be remapped in Input dialog. Outpost build and battles fixed.
- VR version and RU language soon! - 28 November 2016
Virtual reality Yes, we are adding VR support for all current headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, OSVR)! Dogfights get much more intense from first person cockpit view, trust us. :-) Russian language Thanks to the help of one of our fans we are finishing Russian language translation. Will be released soon with full credits, stay tuned.
- VR version and RU language soon! - 28 November 2016
Virtual reality Yes, we are adding VR support for all current headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, OSVR)! Dogfights get much more intense from first person cockpit view, trust us. :-) Russian language Thanks to the help of one of our fans we are finishing Russian language translation. Will be released soon with full credits, stay tuned.
- Update 1.257! - 18 November 2016
Dear players, we have just released new update 1.257 with these exciting features: Number of simultaneous players in one battle increased to 10 (or 5 vs 5 in Team Battle). Global and platform arena and shops merged to one arena and shop with all items. More money per kill and bonus collected. Clear indication in battle log who is attacking you. Active callsigns (they are no more just decorative for you ship, they affect skills as well) Let us know your thoughts and enjoy!
- Update 1.257! - 18 November 2016
Dear players, we have just released new update 1.257 with these exciting features: Number of simultaneous players in one battle increased to 10 (or 5 vs 5 in Team Battle). Global and platform arena and shops merged to one arena and shop with all items. More money per kill and bonus collected. Clear indication in battle log who is attacking you. Active callsigns (they are no more just decorative for you ship, they affect skills as well) Let us know your thoughts and enjoy!
- Upcoming update 1.257 - 17 November 2016
Dear players, we are finishing work on new update 1.257 which should be released before this weekend. Stay tuned. :)
- Upcoming update 1.257 - 17 November 2016
Dear players, we are finishing work on new update 1.257 which should be released before this weekend. Stay tuned. :)
- Gameplay tips #2 - 13 November 2016
Game features unlocking at ranks: #1 - Callsigns button (symbol you can place on your ship). #2 - Special item slot (hacking tools etc.). #3 - Shield slot. #4 - In-game chat (press Enter and type your message for all players). #5 - Second ship. #6 - Rewards button. #8 - Second weapon slot. #15 - Third ship. #16 - Missiles slot. #20 - Fourth ship. #21 - Second missiles slot.
- Gameplay tips #2 - 13 November 2016
Game features unlocking at ranks: #1 - Callsigns button (symbol you can place on your ship). #2 - Special item slot (hacking tools etc.). #3 - Shield slot. #4 - In-game chat (press Enter and type your message for all players). #5 - Second ship. #6 - Rewards button. #8 - Second weapon slot. #15 - Third ship. #16 - Missiles slot. #20 - Fourth ship. #21 - Second missiles slot.
- Update 1.256! - 12 November 2016
New version is here as promised, improvements: - Several bugfixes, fixing network issues on player's side. - Every ship now has 3 unique skins (+1 easter egg skin) video. - Skin color affects trail color. - Maps enhanced, some new visual effects etc. - More quality music and sound (increased bitrate). Gameplay changes: - In Team Battle mode your team now gets a point for every death of opposite player caused by turret, self-kill or his/her teammates. Pay attention to your own red/blue team and avoid friendly fire! :) - Buffs: defense skill, accuracy skill, firewall skill. - Nerfs: damage skill, max upgrade level of items, RP for outpost capture. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts! UPDATE 11/13: Dear Mac players, we have discovered issue with loading old player profile in new game version. You can fix this issue manually using these instructions: Mac OS X profile fix instructions We are…
- Update 1.256! - 12 November 2016
New version is here as promised, improvements: - Several bugfixes, fixing network issues on player's side. - Every ship now has 3 unique skins (+1 easter egg skin) video. - Skin color affects trail color. - Maps enhanced, some new visual effects etc. - More quality music and sound (increased bitrate). Gameplay changes: - In Team Battle mode your team now gets a point for every death of opposite player caused by turret, self-kill or his/her teammates. Pay attention to your own red/blue team and avoid friendly fire! :) - Buffs: defense skill, accuracy skill, firewall skill. - Nerfs: damage skill, max upgrade level of items, RP for outpost capture. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts! UPDATE 11/13: Dear Mac players, we have discovered issue with loading old player profile in new game version. You can fix this issue manually using these instructions: Mac OS X profile fix instructions We are…
- Upcoming updates - 7 November 2016
We are already working on major update to be released before Christmas 2016. In the meantime we will release first minor update with bug fixes and some new features, it should be out on the upcoming weekend! One of the features will be possibility to choose from several skins for your ships: "New skins for upcoming update" video Selected skin will also affect the color of nozzle trail (currently blue), which should make it easier to track down particular enemy. :)
