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Star Fighter Command - Free Online Browser Game
Star Fighter Command is a free-to-play browser-based space combat MMO that requires no downloads and can be played instantly. The game features missions, explorable universes, multiple characters, and both solo and multiplayer modes. This guide covers saving progress, multiplayer setup, ship damage and repairs, in-game activities like mining and racing, ship upgrades, and graphics settings.
Wing Commander 3 ska få en 30-årsjubileumsutgåva
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella announced at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo that a 30th-anniversary edition of Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger is in development. Over 600 original FMV tapes have been found and are being restored, promising improved quality for the game's star-studded cast, including Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell. The remastered edition will feature controller support, 60 fps, and the Community Enhancement Patch.
The New Squadron 42 Trailer Looks Great, But That 2027 Release Date Is Hard To Believe
A new trailer for Squadron 42, the single-player mode of Star Citizen, showcases its star-studded cast and gameplay, but a Q2 2027 release window has raised skepticism. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games and led by Chris Roberts, the ambitious space combat and action title has been in development for 12 years and has raised over $1 billion through crowdfunding, including expensive in-game ship sales. Recent livestreams have also been marred by bugs, further fueling concerns about the project's progress.
Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, is now available for wishlisting on Steam with a planned Q2 2027 release. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games, the game features a star-studded cast and mixes space combat with ground operations. The title has faced multiple delays, with studio boss Chris Roberts citing concerns about being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto 6.
Squadron 42 Receives New Gameplay Trailer, Now Available to Wishlist Ahead of Q2 2027 Launch
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, has a new gameplay trailer and is now available for wishlist on Steam, with a Q2 2027 launch target. The game features a story about a rookie pilot in a war against aliens, incorporating elements of platforming, first-person shooting, and puzzle-solving, with a cast including Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, and Gillian Anderson. Minimum PC requirements have also been listed.
Star Citizen's blockbuster story spin-off Squadron 42 just got a Steam page
Cloud Imperium Games has launched a Steam page for Squadron 42, the single-player story spin-off of Star Citizen, with a planned release in the second quarter of 2027. The game features a star-studded cast and promises a blockbuster adventure set in a galactic war.
D&D Star Wars is giving me Andor vibes with promises to let you "fly daring missions" and fight the Empire…
Wizards of the Coast announced Tyro Squadron: Adventures, a new Dungeons & Dragons Star Wars adventure book set during the Original Trilogy. The book promises players will "fly daring missions" and fight the Empire as part of a secret Rebel crew, drawing comparisons to the TV series Andor. The adventure is expected to launch in 2027 alongside a D&D Star Wars core book.
Helion Reach 2026 - Free Online Browser Game
Helion Reach 2026 is a free-to-play online browser game featuring sci-fi space combat, mining, and exploration. Players pilot ships across 18 sectors, engaging in combat, trading, upgrading their vessels, and interacting with four competing factions. The game includes AI pilots with their own behaviors and a persistent save system, playable on both desktop and mobile devices.
Project Nebula - A Super Stardust inspiration with hand-crafted HD visuals coming to Steam as of this December
MK_Games is set to release Project Nebula on PC this December, a 360-degree space combat shooter inspired by classics like Asteroids and Super Stardust. The game features 100 handcrafted waves across 10 planets, three distinct starships, and both retro and modern modes, along with local co-op and online leaderboards.
Spaceship bullet heaven Seven Suns of Orion has what Vampire Survivors lacks: semi-Newtonian physics and railguns
Seven Suns of Orion is a spaceship bullet heaven game that distinguishes itself from Vampire Survivors with semi-Newtonian physics and railguns. Players must survive seven minutes against an invading drone army, culminating in a boss battle. The game features distinct ship handling and control schemes, encouraging strategic movement and use of environmental gravity wells.
Synvector – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Synvector is a new 3D sci-fi action RPG that combines third-person space combat with real-time fleet command and tactical pause mechanics. Players lead a mercenary squadron at the edge of civilized space, piloting their flagship while coordinating multiple squadrons. The game features four distinct civilizations, customizable fleets, and an evolving galaxy shaped by war and trade. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Nova Offline - Free Online Browser Game
Nova Offline is a single-player, 100% offline space exploration and combat browser game built with HTML5/JavaScript. It features procedurally generated universes with multiple galaxies, factions, trading, mining, and combat, all playable without an internet connection. The game offers a deep progression system with unlockable ships and modular upgrades, accessible instantly in any modern web browser.
Ambitious sc-fi epic Era One will reveal multiplayer and its 1.0 release date at Gamescom 2026
Team Complex will reveal the multiplayer mode and 1.0 release date for its space strategy game Era One at Gamescom 2026. Attendees will have the first public opportunity to play the multiplayer, which combines real-time strategy and fleet combat with modular spaceship construction and base building. The game, which launched in Steam Early Access in August 2025, will officially leave early access on its announced 1.0 release date.
Finally complete after 11 years, Angels Fall First delivers massive FPS space battles with old-school Battlefront vibes, at a must-have price
After more than a decade in development, Strangely Interactive has released Angels Fall First 1.0, an ambitious FPS that blends large-scale space battles with ground combat. The game, which was in early access since 2015, offers 64-player matches featuring infantry, vehicles, and capital ships with fully explorable interiors. It is available at a discounted introductory price.
YOUR BODY IS GONE. YOUR SENTENCE HAS JUST BEGUN. HELL GALAXY LEAVES EARLY ACCESS AND LAUNCHES V1.0 ON STEAM JULY 31
Italian Games Factory announced that Hell Galaxy will leave Early Access and launch its V1.0 version on Steam on July 31, 2026. The dark sci-fi space combat RPG will deliver its definitive form after a year of development, featuring intense dogfights, RPG progression, and a haunting narrative.
Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut Released
TopWare has released the Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut for Windows PC. This remastered version of the 2012 space combat game is a tie-in with the film Iron Sky.
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
Nintendo has released a final launch trailer for Star Fox, which is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow, June 25. The game is a modernized remake of Star Fox 64, featuring updated visuals, fully voiced dialogue, and new cinematic cutscenes. It includes Campaign, Challenge, and a new 4-vs-4 multiplayer Battle Mode, with additional features like Joy-Con mouse controls and GameChat.
Star Fox review – Top Gun in space with talking animals
This review of Star Fox highlights its "Top Gun in space with talking animals" theme. The game is described as a space combat experience with a unique cast of characters.
Review: Star Fox
Nintendo has released a new Star Fox title, the first in over a decade, following a cameo appearance by Fox McCloud in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This review covers the latest entry in the beloved space combat series.
Warframe: Jade Shadows – Constellations Update Expands Story | Invision Game Community
Digital Extremes has released the Jade Shadows Constellations update for Warframe, adding a new narrative chapter that continues the Jade Shadows storyline and explores themes of fatherhood and sacrifice through the Stalker's perspective. The update introduces new gameplay systems, missions, two new Protoframe mentors, and the 65th Warframe, Sirius & Orion, which features dual combat forms. The update is available for free on all platforms, with further announcements expected at TennoCon.
