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The latest addition in a long running series of space sim titles is now available to purchase and download. Starwraith 3D Games has just launched Evochron Mercenary which can be purchased over at GamersGate, Impulse and other PC game download sites for $29.95.

The game itself, as its title suggests, as you playing as a mercenary piloting a spacecraft in a vast universe where there are lots of choices, from taking on civilan missions to fighting in military wars. The game also features a new graphics engine along with trading, seemless transistion from space to planets, realistic in-game physics and more.

The independent development team at Starwraith 3D Games has been releasing a series of space sim titles for years, mostly in their Evochron franchise. Recently the developer announced its plans to release the latest game in the series, titled Evochron Mercenary.

Due for release sometime this fall, the game is a direct sequel to Evochron Legends with the developer saying this new game is the last in a trilogy of Evochron titles. The game will have a massive amount of features, all under an all new graphics engine. Feature include trading, seemless transistion from space to planets, realistic physics and more. You can check out a gameplay trailer after the jump.

"Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay. Players advance in the game in a variety of ways and can complete many activities including objectives like spying, racing, escorting, transporting, mining, exploring, hiring crew members, ship-to-ship trading, and clearing paths through asteroid fields."

Download Evochron Legends Demo (47 MB)

This latest version of Evochron Renegades is required to continue playing multiplayer matches. Alternatively, old versions may be auto-updated through the game itself. The full version may be purchased directly through the demo. Continue reading for list of changes.

Download Evochron Renegades v1.988 Demo (25 MB)

If you are looking for upcoming space sim games, the independent game developer Starwraith 3D may have what you are seeking with the reveal of their upcoming game (with the odd title) Evochron Legends. The game's official web site has now launched with lots of info and screenshots from the game.

Evochron Legends takes place in a free-form game world where the web site claims you can play "without plot restrictions, conditions, or limitations." You can participate in a wide variety of activities including " escorting, transporting, mining, exploring, cleaning equipment" and lots more. Both single and multiplayer modes are supported and it also has support for a device called the TrackIR, a device that sits on top of your monitor which tracks your head movements and incorporates those movements into the game. The game is currently schedule for release sometime this month.

[Via Blue's News]

StarWraith 3D Games released a new demo for the freeform space action game, Evochron Renegades. Players can choose to fight, trade, or take part in a variety of different activities to make a living in deep space. This version is required for multiplayer compatibility. The client will automatically update older versions of the game. The full version of the game can be purchased through the demo or at the official website.

Download Evochron Renegades v1.958 Demo (25 MB)