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)
[ 2020-10-26 18:33:03 CET ] [ Original post ]
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).
[ 2017-01-20 17:09:03 CET ] [ Original post ]
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).
[ 2017-01-20 17:07:27 CET ] [ Original post ]
See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video
[ 2016-12-25 19:02:27 CET ] [ Original post ]
See for yourself how the VR version looks, feel free to look around in each scene. :-) YouTube video Our faithful tester hard at work
[ 2016-12-25 19:02:27 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.)
[ 2016-12-22 19:33:24 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.)
[ 2016-12-22 19:29:19 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-12-17 08:47:33 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-12-17 08:47:33 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-28 19:51:52 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-28 19:51:52 CET ] [ Original post ]
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)
[ 2016-11-18 14:23:09 CET ] [ Original post ]
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)
[ 2016-11-18 14:23:09 CET ] [ Original post ]
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)
[ 2016-11-17 11:52:52 CET ] [ Original post ]
Dear players, we are finishing work on new update 1.257 which should be released before this weekend. Stay tuned. :)
[ 2016-11-17 11:52:52 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-13 10:50:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-13 10:50:01 CET ] [ Original post ]
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!
[ 2016-11-12 19:28:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-12 19:28:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
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. :)
[ 2016-11-07 18:28:51 CET ] [ Original post ]
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. :)
[ 2016-11-07 18:19:56 CET ] [ Original post ]
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.
[ 2016-11-07 08:30:09 CET ] [ Original post ]
- Space Merchants: Arena LIN [133.36 M]
- 3 game modes: Free for all / Team battle (red vs blue) / Capture the Artefact.
- 4 different maps: Faarlands, Tristar, Jupiter, Naussike system.
- Platform and global leaderboards.
- 22 Steam Achievements.
- 6 Steam Trading Cards.
The Story
The year is 2510. Time of exploration and colonisation of new planets, bringing chance for new life for many people.Humanity entered the second half of the millennium with hope to end long-lasting conflict between federal Army of Seven Stars and pirates of Black Flags fraction. In the last decades both sides suffered terrible losses in mutual fights and now the Black Flags members are scattered in the outer parts of the galaxy.
We will yet lose many lives, colonies and planets before the war will be over. Join the heroes of Army of Seven Stars and become a respected legend among your peers.
Detailed game description
After each battle player gains experience (to increase his/her skills and stats) and money (to buy and upgrade ships and equipment). Player can play against opponents on the same platform (Platform arena) or against players on all platforms (Global arena). Best players are shown in leaderboards and their glory persists to the end of days (obviously ;-)).
[Game modes]
1) Battle - Free for all, 2-8 players, kill and avoid to be killed.
2) Team Battle - Blue vs Red team, 1 vs 1 to 4 vs 4.
- Faarlands map - Teams gain points just for killing opponents.
- Tristar map - There is a central "mining" place where your team can gain a point for each 15 seconds you survive there.
- Jupiter map - Capture the Artefact mode, steal your opponents' artefact and deliver it to your base.
3) Training - Training arena, player vs AI player (bot). Experience and money gains are lower than in normal play against human opponents.
[Switch Arena button]
Hangar 17 (Platform arena) is for playing against players on the same platform.
Hangar 32 (Global arena) is for cross-platform play.
[Bonuses]
Red bonus adds temporary damage (till the end of the battle).
Green bonus repairs your armor.
Blue bonus adds experience.
Yellow bonus adds money.
[Ship's Artificial Intelligence Skills]
Each skill increases automatically when used. E.g. when aiming at enemy Accuracy skill increases, when collecting bonuses bonus gain effect increases.
[Special techniques]
Turrets in game maps can be hacked using Turrets communicator tool obtainable from the shop. Hacked turrets will fight for you and destroy your opponents.
You can also hack you enemy using Hacker Tools. If the hack is successful (depends on your enemy's AI Firewall skill) he will lose control of movement and firing.
[Achievements (23 total)]
For everything the player does in the game he/she gains points to achievements table. There is also special everyday reward (experience and money) when starting the game.
[Reward points (RP)]
For Team Battle victory each player of the winning team receives one Reward Point. Additional Reward Points are given to Best player (most kills) and Best assistant (most assists).
Player can exchange Reward Points for special rewards such as Upgrade Tools or in Outpost minigame (see below).
[Items Upgrading]
Player can use Upgrade Tools to improve existing weapons, shields or armors.
[Outpost minigame]
Player can build and upgrade his/her outpost which can then be attacked by other players. Player can also choose to crush enemy's outpost (chosen randomly). Winning player is awarded with Reward Points.
[Export/Import function]
This function enables player to move his/her game profile from existing device to other device or even different platform.
Export will save current game profile on our server and wipe it completely on current device. The player will receive secure PIN for import operation.
Import will load game profile from our server and overwrite current profile on the device.
This is one-time operation, can not be performed with the same PIN second time.
[Languages]
Player can choose preferred language using Main menu, Settings, Languages. Player can choose from English, Czech and Slovak at the moment.
- OS: Ubuntu 10.04 or higher
- Processor: Dual CoreMemory: 1 GB RAM
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 512MB of VRAM.
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- OS: Ubuntu 10.04 or higher
- Processor: Dual CoreMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant with 1GB of VRAM.
- Storage: 500 MB available space
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