Stellar Mercenaries, the Vertical-Scrolling Space Shooter, Drops a New Jupiter Expansion

Stellar Mercenaries has just launched an exciting new upgrade with the Jupiter Expansion, nearly doubling the game's content and bringing the battle to the largest planet in our solar system. If you're new to Stellar Mercenaries, it's a thrilling vertical-scrolling action arcade space shooter where you engage in procedurally generated missions, customize your ships and weapons, and aim to become the most feared mercenary across the solar system.

What's New in the Jupiter Expansion of Stellar Mercenaries?

The Jupiter Expansion transforms Jupiter and its moons—Ganymede, Io, and Europa—into dynamic battlegrounds, each presenting unique challenges. Ganymede is a barren wasteland, Io is littered with volcanic debris, and Europa is a frozen, treacherous landscape. Jupiter itself is a storm-filled arena, adding to the intensity of your missions.

Two new factions have entered the fray: the Jovian Empire, a formidable military force aiming to control the region, and the Pirate Council, a chaotic alliance of outlaws. This expansion introduces 50 new missions with diverse objectives, including hyperspace hunting, piracy, escort duties, and train defense missions.

Enhance your fleet with six new ships: the Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightning, and Skybreaker. Arm yourself with an array of new weapons such as the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam.

There Are New Hazards, Shields, and More

The update also introduces Tier 4 shields and armor, enhancing your defensive capabilities. New hazards to navigate include asteroid fields, elite enemy squadrons, and the formidable Pacifier. Some enemy mercenaries have been upgraded, with new classes like Nightmare, Riot, and Warhawk adding to the challenge.

To complement the expanded gameplay, the Jupiter Expansion adds 14 new music tracks and introduces a new side missions system. Dive into the expanded universe of Stellar Mercenaries by checking it out on the Google Play Store—there's a wealth of new content waiting for you!

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