In the Black

In the Black is a space combat simulator with single-player and multiplayer PvE and PvP modes. Set in the solar system 200 years in the future, it casts you as a mercenary hired by warring megacorporations to fight shadow wars over the system’s resources. You complete contract missions and compete in BloodSport matches to rank up, earn access to more advanced 23rd-century space fighters, and customize and upgrade your ships.

Combat in Saturn’s system

The action is focused primarily around Titan, Enceladus and Saturn’s rings. Combat scenarios include Debris Sweep, The Belt, Blindspot (Pallene), Asteroid Mining Facility, Space Recon, Ship Strike and Station Defense.

Ships and loadouts

You can fly five ship classes, each with variants: the Shrike- and Kolibri-class light fighters, the Reus-class medium fighter, the Pegasus-class combat transport and the Hyperion-class heavy fighter. Each ship has its own characteristics, and all can serve multiple roles depending on their loadout.

The ShipFrame Editor lets you modify and upgrade weapon configurations with the Hardpoint Editor. You can also use the Ship Paint Customizer’s palette to change each ship’s appearance.

Game modes

The game includes single-player and multiplayer modes, with PvE and PvP combat. Even in solo or co-op scenarios, players use the same systems that run the multiplayer experience, through a shared back end and live database; an internet connection is required.