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Bigpoint GmbH · Published by Bigpoint GmbH · Official site ↗
Mostly Negative — 32% positive (505 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dark Orbit is a free-2-play space MMO where three companies battle for galactic domination. Customize ships, trade resources, fight aliens and uncover a grand conspiracy on your epic cosmic journey. Thrilling PvP and PvE missions await! Will you lead your faction beyond the final frontier?
Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Massively Multiplayer · 2025 · More free games
Explore vast galaxies, command your fleet, and engage in epic battles as you lead your faction to dominance in DarkOrbit Reloaded. Customize ships, trade resources, and uncover hidden conspiracies in this thrilling action-RPG.
About this game
Humanity’s reckless use of Jump Gates triggered a brutal alien retaliation that almost annihilated Earth. In the aftermath, three rival conglomerates emerged: Earth Industries Corporation (EIC), Mars Mining Operations (MMO), and Venus Resources Unlimited (VRU). For generations, their strife has cloaked the stars in a never-ending fog of war!
Dark Orbit is a long-running free-to-play space MMO. Join the fray today and battle for dominance across a fractured galaxy alongside millions of players!
CHOOSE YOUR ALLEGIANCE and become an elite pilot!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SHIP from a wide variety of designs, outfitting it with drones, weapons, generators, and specialized equipment.
TRADE VALUABLE RESOURCES like Prometium, Endurium, Terbium and many more!
BID ON ELITE ITEMS and auction off spare loot to gain the upper hand!
EPIC MAIN QUEST: Explore the dark history behind the three conglomerates and uncover a galactic conspiracy threatening the fabric of the whole universe!
THE LORDAKIA ARE WATCHING: Encounter a wide variety of alien species from all over the universe!
BUILD GALAX GATES to access hidden sectors and make your way through a whole new galaxy!
Uncover RARE REWARDS!
VISIT YOUR SKYLAB to allocate resources and fine-tune your gameplay strategy!
Whether you're diving into PvP combat or tackling PvE missions, DarkOrbit offers a sprawling universe filled with danger, intrigue, and opportunity. Will you rise through the ranks and lead your company beyond the final frontier?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Voyagers' Ascent
Engage your engines for a brand-new PvE challenge! Enter the Voyagers’ Ascent maps and take on wave after wave of powerful NPCs to earn vital rewards for your ship. Complete the difficulty levels and you could be rewarded with the new SD and CGL Fragments as well as the Horizon Shards. Use the Fragments to craft the new Singularity Drive and Gravity Discombobulator weapons, offering you even more offensive and defensive options.Earn points for the Voyagers’ Ascent Pass to increase your pass level and claim additional rewards.Read full article on Community Announcements (Saimon)AnnouncementsOfficial
Chromin Rush
The Black Light are up to something - some aliens in the Galaxy Gates have been hoarding a new Chromin resource. Clear out affected Galaxy Gates and create special Ullrin ship designs, the HP-CHT01 ship upgrade module as well as a lot of other extras with Chromin.The newest edition of Chromin Rush is running from 2nd to 8th September 2026.Event recipesThe following event recipes can be crafted once per event. CategoryNameAmountRequiresBuild timeOreOsmium6,00080,000 Chromin5 secShipDiminisher180,000 Chromin5 secHardwareMindfire Cerebrum3530,000 Chromin5 secExtrasHP-CHT01120,000 Chromin5 secShip designC-Elite Ullrin115,000 Chromin5 secShip designHammerclaw Ullrin115,000 Chromin5 secShip designZephyr Ullrin115,000 Chromin5 secShip designSolaris Ullrin115,000 Chromin5 sec During the time of the event, there will also be the permanent recipes as well as payment packages available with nice offers and of cause the one which offers 60,000 Chromin at a bargain price!Read full article on Community Announcements (Saimon)AnnouncementsOfficial
Autumn Design Sales
Shine bright with the new Elysium Design series - available this summer! Get them in the shop with bonus ammunition.The new ship designs are Elysium Hecate Plus Ship Design and Elysium Hammerclaw Plus Ship Design. Ship Design SalesElysium Hecate Plus Autumn DealElysium Hammerclaw Plus Autumn DealElysium Autumn Bonanza 2026Trinity VIP Badge BundleElysium Citadel Plus Autumn DealElysium Berserker Autumn DealElysium Autumn BonanzaOsiris Goliath Plus PackOsiris Spectrum PackOsiris Mimesis PackOsiris Tartarus PackUltimate Autumn BundleBlack Light Berserker BundleMimesis Special BundleThey will be available during a special sale in the payment section in DarkOrbit!Important: All packages can only be bought once! In case someone buys the single design package and also the one with the 3 designs, the design that is bought twice will be exchanged into the Uridium value of the design!Read full article on Community Announcements (Saimon)AnnouncementsOfficial
Trinity Trials
Hey SpacePilots, The Trinity Trials started again after a short reset end of August! It runs for the whole month. Check out the special sale for the Trinity Trial VIP Badge! For a limited time only!Welcome to the pilot endurance arena! Will you survive long unlocking the Human Coalition’s brand-new particle cannons and refractors? There’s only one chance to find out!All details are available in our English FAQ (until the translations for our forum is ready): FAQ - Trinity Trials | DarkOrbitWe're excited to get your feedback about it in our official Discord channel or in our language forums.Your DarkOrbit TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Saimon)AnnouncementsOfficial
Apocalypse Booty Box Refresh
Hello SpacePilots, We’ve refreshed the Apocalypse Box! Craft or buy keys for temporary stat boosts. Collect Drone Designs to get temporary PvE boosts (NPC Laser damage boost) for the Drone Designs that are given out during this Apocalypse Booty Box event run.According to the amount of Drone Designs that you equip and to the tier of the designs (if they are legend, rare or common), the PvE boosts will be influenced. The Drone stat boosts will be gone after the event ends.Important: After the event run, the Drone Designs will remain only as cosmetic designs!Please check our FAQ in the language forums for information about which Drone Designs get which rewards during the runtime of the event.Your DarkOrbit TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Saimon)
