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Genre: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Indie

Space Merchants: Arena

2020 UPDATE
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!
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!
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!
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!

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!

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

Gameplay tips #2
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!
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.
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