The game is set in the Neox Sector of the galaxy, where the player is recruited as a pilot by the mercenary carrier Manticore. The crew of the Manticore is investigating an intergalactic conspiracy behind a cataclysmic event known as “The Shattering” which has caused much suffering in the sector. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the player faces off against vicious space pirates, rival mercenary outfits and cut-throat mining companies to bring the culprits to justice.

Throughout the story-based campaign, the player flies unique space ships, fights deadly enemies and faces more than 30 bosses in a handcrafted game world with more than 35 unique locations.

Announced last month and scheduled for release today (Mrch 22, 2018), Deep Silver has announced Manticore: Galaxy on Fire is being delayed until further notice, a new date will be provided as soon as possible.

Key Features:

• 8+ hours of storyline with intense sci-fi action gameplay
• 2+ hours of fully-voiced narration in English and Japanese
• 60FPS across all play modes: Handheld, Tabletop and TV
• A handcrafted universe with more than 35 exciting locations
• Full support of the unique Joy-Con & Switch Pro controllers – with HD rumble

Prior to its entry in the console space, the Galaxy on Fire series has seen four stand-alone games with more than 25 million downloads as well as more than 400,000 5-star ratings on mobile, Mac and PC.