"Stellar Mercenaries Unveils Jupiter Expansion in Vertical-Scrolling Space Shooter"

Stellar Mercenaries has just launched an exciting new upgrade that takes the battle to the largest planet in our solar system. The Jupiter Expansion nearly doubles the game's content, introducing a host of new worlds, enemies, and missions to explore and conquer.

For those new to the game, Stellar Mercenaries is a thrilling vertical-scrolling action arcade space shooter. Players embark on procedurally generated missions, customize their ships and weapons, and strive to become the most feared mercenaries in 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 new battlegrounds, each presenting unique challenges. Ganymede is a barren wasteland, Io is littered with volcanic debris, Europa is a frozen and treacherous landscape, while Jupiter itself is notorious for its stormy conditions.

Two new factions have emerged in this expansion. The Jovian Empire is a formidable military force aiming to dominate the region, and the Pirate Council is a chaotic alliance of outlaws seeking to disrupt the order.

Players will find 50 new missions with diverse objectives, including hyperspace hunting to track down elusive targets, piracy missions, escort duties, and train defense operations.

The update introduces six brand-new ships: the Raider, Goblin, Mako, Boxer, Lightning, and Skybreaker. Additionally, the arsenal expands with new weapons such as the Hyper Velocity Mortar, Plasma Seeker, EMP Rockets, Mauler Cannon, Electron Beam, and Neutron Beam.

New Hazards, Shields, and More

The expansion also introduces Tier 4 shields and armor, enhancing player defense 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 action-packed world of Stellar Mercenaries by checking out the game on the Google Play Store.

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