DarkStar One

DarkStar One
European Windows cover art
Developer(s)Ascaron
Publisher(s)CDV Software, Kalypso Media
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Xbox 360
Nintendo Switch
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows
  • EU: June 16, 2006
  • NA: August 14, 2006
Xbox 360
  • EU: June 18, 2010
  • NA: July 20, 2010
  • AU: August 19, 2010
September 13, 2011 (Games on Demand)
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: June 20, 2024
Genre(s)Space trading and combat simulator
Mode(s)Single-player

DarkStar One is a space trading and combat simulator game developed by German studio Ascaron and published by CDV.

The PC version of the game was released on June 16, 2006, in Europe, August 14, 2006, in North America and subsequently digitally via GOG.com on December 17, 2006 (English only), and DotEmu on May 19, 2008 (English, French, German). The Xbox 360 version was released on July 20, 2008, under the title Darkstar One: Broken Alliance by Kalypso Media, featuring 1080p and improved gameplay.

A Nintendo Switch version featuring enhanced visuals was later released under the title DarkStar One – Nintendo Switch Edition. This new version was developed by Engine Software and published by Kalypso Media on June 20, 2024.