Stellar Mercenaries has undergone a significant transformation with the launch of its Jupiter Expansion, intensifying the action across the solar system’s largest planet. This expansion nearly doubles the game’s content, introducing new worlds, enemies, and missions that promise an immersive experience. For those unfamiliar with Stellar Mercenaries, it’s a thrilling vertical-scrolling arcade space shooter where players engage in procedurally generated missions, personalize their ships, and ascend to become the most formidable mercenaries in the solar system.

What’s New in the Jupiter Expansion?

The Jupiter Expansion transports the battlefield to the gas giant itself and its enigmatic moons—Ganymede, Io, and Europa. Each location presents unique challenges: Ganymede offers a barren expanse, Io brims with volcanic activity, Europa is icy and perilous, while Jupiter boasts relentless storms.

Joining the fray are two new factions: the Jovian Empire, a dominant military presence aiming to secure the area, and the Pirate Council, a volatile coalition of rogues. These factions add layers of complexity to the gameplay experience.

The expansion introduces 50 fresh missions with diverse objectives such as hyperspace hunting, piracy assignments, escort duties, and training defense operations. Players will encounter six new ships: Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightning, and Skybreaker. Additionally, the arsenal expands with innovative weapons like the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam.

Take a look at the Jupiter Expansion in action through the launch trailer below:

Enhanced Gameplay Features

The expansion brings advanced Tier 4 shields and armor to enhance player survivability. New hazards such as asteroid fields, elite enemy squadrons, and the formidable Pacifier further challenge players. Enemy mercenaries have evolved, introducing stronger classes like Nightmare, Riot, and Warhawk.

The update rounds out its offerings with 14 fresh music tracks and a revamped side mission system, adding depth and variety to the gameplay. Dive into the action by downloading Stellar Mercenaries from the Google Play Store today!

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