An update is available for Evochron Mercenary, taking this space combat and trading simulator from StarWraith 3D Games to version 1.288. The new version, which acts as a full installer, a patch for previous versions, and a free trial is now available on this page. The change list follows.

• Dedicated size option added for custom display and HUD text.
• 'Clan Only' voice chat mode enabled for receiving messages while in exit menu.
• Missile explosion animation system updated for more consistent rendering at higher FPS.
• Dynamic cube mapping for planetary water linked to 'High' shader option in Options menu.
• Station detonator prices reduced to make them more accessible and potentially increase their use.
• Secondary throttle control input system updated to better support various gamepad/joystick devices.
• Text rendering system updated for improved efficiency and to eliminate flickering that may occur on some systems.
• Secondary weapon damage levels better aligned with armor specifications for each frame type.
• AI ship construction system updated for Saber and Raven frames for better wing placement.
• Additional proximity checks added to construction system to prevent 'station stacking'.
• Station detonator availability increased through reloading option at specific locations.
• Player built trade station limit set to 50 for each 500 sector territory control zone.
• Clan territory control rate credit increased by 500% for player built trade stations.
• 'Black warp gate' issue on Nvidia GeForce 400 and 500 series of video cards fixed.
• Military frames now have significantly greater primary weapon energy reserves.
• Military frames can now have up to eight equipment components.
• Military frames now have one cargo bay slot.
• Several minor bug fixes.