February 27, 2023 - Hooded Horse and Eridanus Industries are excited to announce that the popular simulation-heavy tactical space game NEBULOUS: Fleet Command is getting a major update today. This patch not only introduces a new faction, but also a host of unique mechanics, weapons, and ship types to take interstellar war to a whole new level.
Setting the stage for NEBULOUS’ eventual single-player campaign (coming in a future update), the Outlying Systems Protectorate (OSP) is a breakaway state that splits from the Shelter Alliance after a major diplomatic incident. The OSP has no navy of its own, so they’ve had to seize countless civilian ships and rapidly convert them into makeshift vessels of war.
The OSP, also known as the Protectorate faction, is designed to play distinctly from the Alliance. The OSP features unique strengths and weaknesses utilizing innovative tactics and equipment in order to beat the technologically superior Alliance. The particular nature of the OSP and its fleet has brought a wealth of new content for the game, including but not limited to:
- 6 new ship hulls
- 18 new weapons
- New electronic warfare (EWAR) and sensor modules
- New missile types
The update also introduces many new paradigms to NEBULOUS: Fleet Command, including side-mounted casemate weapons, randomized ship layout, steerable directional long-range radar, mines, armor-melting plasma, unguided rocket launchers, decoys that appear as ships to enemy radar, and more.
To celebrate the OSP's arrival, NEBULOUS: Fleet Command is available at a 25% discount for the first time as part of a Steam Midweek Madness event from today through March 7 at 10 am PT.
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command is available on PC via Steam Early Access for $19.99 / £17.99 / 19.99 EUR / ¥2480.00. A press kit is available.
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About Eridanus Industries™
Eridanus Industries is a small US-based indie studio that came together because of a shared passion for warfare and space games. The team’s debut title, NEBULOUS: Fleet Command, was born out of a desire to play something that didn’t really exist in the market, combining the team's collective experience in the complexities of modern naval tactics with a love of space combat.
You can find out more via the team's Twitter and Discord social channels.
Hooded Horse Inc. is a publisher of strategy, simulation, and role-playing games based in Dallas, Texas with people and partners across the world. Starting in 2019 with a single title, Hooded Horse’s portfolio has grown to 20 games and counting. Our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they love. From the distant past of Manor Lords, to the depths of space in Terra Invicta, Hooded Horse is the new name in deep, strategic experiences.
You can find out more about us on our Steam publisher page, as well as our social channels; Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, and website.