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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = FreeSpace 2.jpg | |cover = FreeSpace 2.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374767150209101832|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/1374785513857646592/|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-16|snippet=It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days.}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 1999|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001018224108/http://www.interplay.com/press/freespace2ship.html |title=FREESPACE 2 SHIPS TO RETAIL (retrieved)|date=2023-06-02|snippet=Interplay Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:IPLY) is pleased to announce that the sequel to the highly acclaimed Descent FreeSpace: The Great War entitled FreeSpace 2 began shipping to retail on September 30, 1999.}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | |taxonomy = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | FreeSpace }} | ||
|steam appid = 273620 | |steam appid = 273620 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 5 | |gogcom id = 5 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20080410082918/http://www.freespace2.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 3699 | ||
+ | |lutris = freespace-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 844 |
|wikipedia = FreeSpace 2 | |wikipedia = FreeSpace 2 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 1168 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}} (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method) | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | freespace_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | freespace_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 273620 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 273620 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions of the game can be played on OS X and Linux using [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open]. | {{ii}} All versions of the game can be played on OS X and Linux using [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open]. | ||
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+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2665-freespace-2-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The latest | + | The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/317-freespace-2/ v1.02]. Digital distributions are up-to-date. |
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
====Unofficial Linux port==== | ====Unofficial Linux port==== | ||
An unofficial port of Freespace 2 is available [http://icculus.org/freespace2/ here]. The installer and the source code of the port itself is available. Keep in mind that the installer is not compatible with GOTY/Sim and non-English version. | An unofficial port of Freespace 2 is available [http://icculus.org/freespace2/ here]. The installer and the source code of the port itself is available. Keep in mind that the installer is not compatible with GOTY/Sim and non-English version. | ||
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====FS2Open open source port==== | ====FS2Open open source port==== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://www.hard-light.net FS2Open] is an open source port for Windows, OS X and Linux. Aside from bug fixes and optimizations, it includes improved graphical capabilities, and deeper mod support using new functions, support for the Lua scripting language, and the [https://fsnebula.org/knossos Knossos Launcher] for mod management. It has also resulted in 8 standalone games made so far. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\players}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\data\players}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher video settings.png|Launcher video settings.}} | {{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher video settings.png|Launcher video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - in-game detail settings.png|In-game detail settings.}} | {{Image|FreeSpace 2 - in-game detail settings.png|In-game detail settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freespace-2 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/freespace-2 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] option available in the FSO Community Launcher. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] option available in the FSO Community Launcher. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = The Vertical Sync option in the launcher under '''Game Speed'''. | |vsync notes = The Vertical Sync option in the launcher under '''Game Speed'''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Launch problems=== |
+ | If you're not using Freespace Open and the game only appears in a part of your screen, that means that your desktop resolution is too high. Set your desktop resolution to something like 1920x1080 and launch the game again. 4k is too high. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher joystick settings.png|Launcher joystick settings.}} | {{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher joystick settings.png|Launcher joystick settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Fully | + | |key remap notes = Fully re-bindable controls under the in-game options menu |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Unmodded Mouse is best use for precision work as it lacks the movement range for big changes in direction.{{cn|reason=This needs clarification and a reference, especially if it's claiming that something (Unmodded Mouse?) is objectively best.|date=2019-09-26}} | |acceleration option notes = Unmodded Mouse is best use for precision work as it lacks the movement range for big changes in direction.{{cn|reason=This needs clarification and a reference, especially if it's claiming that something (Unmodded Mouse?) is objectively best.|date=2019-09-26}} | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher audio settings.png|Launcher audio settings.}} | {{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher audio settings.png|Launcher audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, Music, Voice. On/off toggle for Briefing Voice. | |separate volume notes = Effects, Music, Voice. On/off toggle for Briefing Voice. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Community Launcher option under '''Basic Settings'''. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, but can be added to digital version via [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/659-freespace-2-german-patch/ this download] or with Freespace Open (Freiraum). | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Many further fan translations via Freespace Open. | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
|trackir = hackable | |trackir = hackable | ||
− | |trackir notes = Use [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open].<ref> | + | |trackir notes = Use [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=76277.0|title=TrackIR and Freespace II - MediaVPs 3.6.12|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 5.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 2 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = hackable |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable |
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.debian.org/buster/freespace2-launcher-wxlauncher|title=Debian -- Details of package freespace2-launcher-wxlauncher in buster|date=2020-12-17}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
− | |minCPU = 200 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 400 MB | |minHD = 400 MB | ||
|minGPU = 3D accelerated graphics card | |minGPU = 3D accelerated graphics card | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 6.0 |
+ | |||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 8 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 15:23, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Volition | |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Engines | |
CTG[1][2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 1999[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | FreeSpace |
FreeSpace | |
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Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War | 1998 |
FreeSpace 2 | 1999 |
FreeSpace 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS, shooter and vehicle combat game in the FreeSpace series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Source Code and Modding Community
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Oversized DRM (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method) | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam |
- All versions of the game can be played on OS X and Linux using FS2Open.
Demo
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest version is v1.02. Digital distributions are up-to-date.
Ports
Unofficial Linux port
An unofficial port of Freespace 2 is available here. The installer and the source code of the port itself is available. Keep in mind that the installer is not compatible with GOTY/Sim and non-English version.
FS2Open open source port
FS2Open is an open source port for Windows, OS X and Linux. Aside from bug fixes and optimizations, it includes improved graphical capabilities, and deeper mod support using new functions, support for the Lua scripting language, and the Knossos Launcher for mod management. It has also resulted in 8 standalone games made so far.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273620/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\players[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use FS2Open. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use FS2Open. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use FS2Open. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | -fov flag in the Community launcher command line (format: -fov #.## ). Community recommendations are for a value of 0.39 .[4] |
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Windowed | Under Dev Tools in FSO Community Launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run in fullscreen window under Dev Tools in FSO Community Launcher. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA option available in the FSO Community Launcher. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | The Vertical Sync option in the launcher under Game Speed. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Will need to disable VSync and perhaps enable Don't limit frames-per-second in the launcher under Game Speed. Then FPS will be completely unlimited.[citation needed] |
Launch problems
If you're not using Freespace Open and the game only appears in a part of your screen, that means that your desktop resolution is too high. Set your desktop resolution to something like 1920x1080 and launch the game again. 4k is too high.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Fully re-bindable controls under the in-game options menu | |
Mouse acceleration | Unmodded Mouse is best use for precision work as it lacks the movement range for big changes in direction.[citation needed] | |
Mouse sensitivity | Controls sensitivity in-game and not in menus | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Optimised for Joystick as number of Axis support is limited, community fix for this using SDL is being developed but still under testing.[citation needed] | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | In-game options menu alongside key bindings | |
Controller sensitivity | Joystick sensitivity and deadzone settings | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Every axis can be inverted in the in-game menu |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Music, Voice. On/off toggle for Briefing Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Community Launcher option under Basic Settings. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only, but can be added to digital version via this download or with Freespace Open (Freiraum). | |||
Polish |
Many further fan translations via Freespace Open.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
VR support
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
DirectDraw | 2 | |
Glide |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Linux | [6] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerated graphics card 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (273620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's our own in-house engine that we call CTG after our Core Technology Group."
- ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-16
- "It's been updated and changed over the years, but certain aspects of the engine like slew mode have been the same since the Freespace days."
- ↑ FREESPACE 2 SHIPS TO RETAIL (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-02
- "Interplay Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:IPLY) is pleased to announce that the sequel to the highly acclaimed Descent FreeSpace: The Great War entitled FreeSpace 2 began shipping to retail on September 30, 1999."
- ↑ http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/index.php/Command-Line_Reference#-fov
- ↑ TrackIR and Freespace II - MediaVPs 3.6.12 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Debian -- Details of package freespace2-launcher-wxlauncher in buster - last accessed on 2020-12-17