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)

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).

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).

See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video

See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video Our faithful tester hard at work

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.)

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.)

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.

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.

Virtual reality

Russian language

Virtual reality

Russian language

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)

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)

Dear players, we are finishing work on new update 1.257 which should be released before this weekend. Biggest improvements are:

• 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)

Dear players, we are finishing work on new update 1.257 which should be released before this weekend. Stay tuned. :)

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.

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.

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!

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 really sorry for this issue and will do our best to avoid anything like this in future builds. Thank you for your understanding.

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. :)

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. :)

To get most of the game you can follow these tips: - Collecting bonuses is really super important, especially the money bonus. Not only you earn experience and money more quickly but also with each bonus collected you increase the bonus harvesting skill. - There are 2 shops in the game with different items and prices. The game starts in Global arena (Hangar 32) but you can switch to your Platform arena (Hangar 17) with its own shop. Your ships and equipment are shared between platforms so feel free to buy and sell your items wherever you like. - If you encounter high-ranked player in the game, start to play as a team with other players and take him/her down! :) You will get substantial amount of experience after killing him/her. You can also use other game features to your advantage, initial respawn immunity, hiding behind turrets (which will automatically fire upon your enemy if he/she hits it) etc. - Take advantage of the maneuverability of your ship. Ships turning capabilities are affected by current speed. When you need to turn quickly to follow your enemy, decrease your speed for a while or even come to a full stop. Adjusting the speed during dogfight will give you significant advantage.