The highly anticipated Jupiter Expansion for *Stellar Mercenaries* has landed, nearly doubling the game's content and bringing the action to the solar system's largest planet. If you're new to the game, *Stellar Mercenaries* is a thrilling vertical-scrolling action arcade space shooter. It features procedurally generated missions, customizable ships and weapons, and the chance to become the most feared mercenary in the solar system.
What’s New in the Jupiter Expansion of Stellar Mercenaries?
With the Jupiter Expansion, the planet itself and its infamous moons—Ganymede, Io, and Europa—become battlegrounds. Each location offers unique challenges: Ganymede is a barren wasteland, Io is covered in volcanic debris, Europa is frozen and treacherous, and Jupiter is full of storms.
The expansion introduces two new factions: the Jovian Empire, a powerful military force aiming to control the region, and the Pirate Council, a chaotic alliance of outlaws.
Players can dive into 50 new missions with varied objectives, including hyperspace hunting, piracy, escort, and train defense missions. Additionally, the update brings six new ships: Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightning, and Skybreaker. The new arsenal includes weapons like the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam.
New Hazards, Shields, and More
The update enhances gameplay with Tier 4 shields and armor, and introduces new hazards such as asteroid fields, elite enemy squadrons, and the Pacifier. Some enemy mercenaries have been upgraded, with new classes like Nightmare, Riot, and Warhawk.
Complementing the action, the expansion adds 14 new music tracks and a new side missions system. Don't miss out on the expanded universe of *Stellar Mercenaries*—check it out on the Google Play Store and immerse yourself in the adventure!
