CDV announces the North American edition of DarkStar One has lifted off, and that Ascaron's space combat game is now available in stores like the German version that preceded it. An English playable demo for the game has been available since the end of June (story), and here's word:

CDV Software Entertainment USA is proud to announce that DarkStar One, the epic space adventure developed by Ascaron, has shipped to North American retail. DarkStar One puts players in the spacesuit of a young hotshot pilot as he struggles to understand the mystery surrounding the death of his father, while also uncovering the secrets of the mysterious ship – the DarkStar One.

DarkStar One, lauded as “the best game of its kind” by key North American media, is an open-ended action/adventure title set in a huge universe populated by a variety of unique alien races. Players will take on the role of an intrepid young adventurer, Kayron Jarvis, as he explores space, upgrading and customizing his ship – the DarkStar One. The game's story, written by renowned German Fantasy and Science Fiction author Claudia Kern, will immerse players in a tale of action and intrigue as Kayron searches for answers surrounding the death of his father.