StarWraith 3D Games now offers a new version 1.488 of Evochron Mercenary, with changes, fixes, and improvements to this space combat simulation. The new version includes a new distress call and event system with a number of gameplay implications. As always, the new version serves as a full installer as well as a playable trial. The patch notes follow.

• Distress call and event system added providing random emergencies that can occur throughout the game's universe.
• If a ship-to-ship trade fails due to insufficient cargo space, the cargo will now be dropped into a container in space.
• Hidden cargo container access limits applied by player request (location/travel based only, not numerical).
• UI improvements including new highlight buttons for menus and consoles.
• New font added for improved legibility and a more futuristic appearance.
• Overall memory use at maximum detail settings reduced by about 40 MB.
• Click ranges for a number of options updated for improved accuracy.
• 'Font Mode' option added to select between the old and new font.
• Map log entry scrolling limits updated for entire line lengths.
• 'Decryption' error message displayed on some systems fixed.
• New constructor station build point integrity check added.
• New display/video options added to customizing system.
• Deploy constructor pricing indicator corrected.
• Custom quest system capacity expanded.
• Several minor bug fixes.