Paradox has announced Star Miner, a new space game developed by Cool and Good Games. Combining RTS and management elements, players pilot a warship to mine resources in asteroid fields while defending against alien attacks, offering a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
Paradox has announced a new space game called Star Miner, which offers a unique and interesting gameplay experience. The game involves piloting a 150,000 ton warship in real-time through asteroid fields in space, with fully assimilated physics. The main objective of the game is mining, which is a traditional aspect of many space games. Star Miner is being published by Paradox Arc, a new arm of Paradox, and developed by the small studio Cool and Good Games. There is limited footage available for the game at the moment, but it is expected to be in early access from early 2024, with an anticipated one-year duration.
Star Miner combines RTS and management elements, requiring players to defend their fleets and mining operations against alien attacks. The game offers a hybrid experience, allowing players to directly control their ships and navigate through asteroid fields for efficient mining. Combat with aliens is also an integral part of the game, as players must defend their resources. Players have the freedom to construct their fleets using smaller mining ships, larger mining ships, or even massive mining space stations. However, as resources are accumulated, aliens will be attracted and will attempt to claim them, requiring players to strike a balance between aggressive mining and effective defense.
The focus on mining in space games is not a new concept, with titles like EV Online and Elite Dangerous offering satisfying mining mechanics. Star Miner aims to refine and enhance the mining aspect, providing a detailed and engaging experience. Paradox Arc, the publishing arm of Paradox, has a reputation for delivering well-received titles, including Space Trash Scavenger and Mecha Bellum. More information on Star Miner is expected to be announced in the near future, making it an intriguing and highly anticipated game within the space gaming genre.