The tactical space MMO, Starborne: Frontiers has officially launched on Steam. As part of its launch period, Developer Solid Clouds has introduced a limited-time Halloween event featuring a Dracula-themed antagonist, Count Garlik.
In this Halloween event, players must confront the notorious Count Garlik, who has been raiding medical supply fleets and capturing civilians. Players who defeat him and his bat minions can earn exclusive rewards, including a unique in-game avatar of the Count.
Set 400 years in the future, Earth has perished and humanity struggles for survival among the stars. Players take on the role of commanders navigating the internal conflicts and brutal wars between ten warring factions.
Players can recruit over 100 ships, each with its own unique abilities and backstories. Plus its expansive customizations can allow players to equip their ships with a variety of weapons, shielding and software.
Starborne: Frontiers is unlike Bethesda’s Starfield or Paradox’s Stellaris. Instead, it is a Gacha game, encouraging players to pull for the best ships and materials. The game will have microtransactions, but like every other Gacha product, they are purely optional. Players can still build their own fleet of powerful ships without opening their wallets, but it takes time.
The game is free to play so anyone can simply download it and begin their space-faring adventure. Early Steam reviews spark grim news with its ‘Mixed’ Rating. Players are calling it a ‘mobile Game ported to PC.’ Players are also reportedly experiencing bugs which prevent them from clicking and accessing the game.
Despite all that, it still amassed a strong community of science fiction enthusiasts. The Halloween Event is just a small taste of what’s to come in the game’s future. Players are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Imperium update, which will introduce new features aimed at enhancing the end-game experience.