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{{cleanup|FS2Open information is lazily copy-pasted mess.}}
 
 
{{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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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}}
 
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{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=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 1999}}
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{{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>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 16, 2012}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012}}
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{{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 =  
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|mobygames    = freespace-2
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|mobygames    = 844
 
|wikipedia    = FreeSpace 2
 
|wikipedia    = FreeSpace 2
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 1168
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Descent}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open] is a modern source port for Windows, OS X and Linux.
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{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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{{ii}} The original demo (an additional level not included in the final game) is freely available [https://www.moddb.com/games/freespace-2/downloads/freespace-2-international-demo here].
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{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2665-freespace-2-demo/ demo] is available.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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The latest retail patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/317-freespace-2/ v1.02]; digital distribution versions already include this.
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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.
 +
 
====FS2Open open source port====
 
====FS2Open open source port====
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[https://www.hard-light.net FS2Open] is an open source port for Windows, OS X and Linux. It features improved graphics, mod support, mutli-platform support, improved mission scripting, lua scripting, optimizations, and various bug fixes.
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[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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* Improved Graphics: FSO adds shader support to the Freespace's rendering pipeline to implement soft particles and other effects. Support for Normal Mapping, Environment Mapping, Glow Mapping, Skyboxes and soft shadows have been added.
 
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* Mod Support: Mods can now be installed and read without altering game files. Only a launcher is required to implement an installed mod, and multiple mods can be installed within the Freespace folder.
 
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* Multi-platform support: FSO enables Freespace to be run in Windows, OS X, Linux, and (experimentally) in FreeBSD. Multi-platform compatibility is maintained on all stable FSO releases.
 
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* Mission Scripting: FSO more than doubles the available functions (known as SEXPs) that can be used in mission creation, including in-game cutscene controls. It also allows the mission creator to disable Briefings and Debriefings or add Fictional text to the mission.
 
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* Lua Scripting: Lua scripting has been added to accomplish things that the regular functions cannot and also alter the state of the game outside of missions.
 
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* Optimizations: The FSO engine has been optimized to make more complex models and textures usable and improve CPU performance.
 
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* Bug Fixes: Since the beginning of the FSO Source Code Project (FSOSCP), over 2000 bugs have been reviewed and fixed or explained.
 
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Community Support for FSOpen (FSO) can be found at [https://www.hard-light.net Hard-light Productions]
 
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===Mods===
 
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[https://www.hard-light.net/ FS2Open] helps install various popular mods including a port of [[Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War]].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|game}}/data/players}}
 
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/data/players}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==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.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{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.
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|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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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.
 
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.
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher joystick settings.png|Launcher joystick settings.}}
 
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher joystick settings.png|Launcher joystick settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          = Fully Re-bindable under the ingame options menu
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|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        =  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|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
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|other button prompts notes=
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher audio settings.png|Launcher audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|FreeSpace 2 - launcher audio settings.png|Launcher audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{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
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|eax support notes       = Community Launcher option under '''Basic Settings'''.
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|eax support notes         = Community Launcher option under '''Basic Settings'''.
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Included in Steam and GOG
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Polish
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Included in Steam and GOG
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  |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      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = German
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Retail only, but can be added to digital version with Freespace Open (Freiraum).
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
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|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|online play notes    =  
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|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
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|trackir notes              = Use [http://scp.indiegames.us FS2Open].<ref>[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=76277.0 TrackIR and Freespace II - MediaVPs 3.6.12]</ref>
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|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      = true
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|direct3d versions      = 5.0
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
−
|directdraw versions    = true
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|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      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
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|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux powerpc app      = true
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|linux powerpc app      = hackable
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|linux 32-bit executable= true
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|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|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>
 
|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
  
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|minOS    = 95
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|minOS    = 95, 98
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|minCPU  = 200 MHz
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|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
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|minDX    = 3.0
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|minDX    = 6.0
 +
 
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recVRAM  = 8 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 11:16, 16 December 2023

FreeSpace 2
FreeSpace 2 cover
Developers
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
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FreeSpace
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
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Oversized DRM (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method)
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions of the game can be played on OS X and Linux using FS2Open.
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

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher video settings.
Launcher video settings.
In-game detail settings.
In-game detail settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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]
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]

  • Launcher detail settings.

  • In-game HUD settings.

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

Launcher joystick settings.
Launcher joystick settings.

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
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • Reference card.

Audio

Launcher audio settings.
Launcher audio settings.

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

Launcher network settings.
Launcher network settings.
In-game multiplayer settings.
In-game multiplayer settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
The official multiplayer service has been shut down.

VR support

Devices State Notes
TrackIR
Use FS2Open.[5]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5
DirectDraw 2
Glide
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bitARM 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. ↑ 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

  1. ↑ 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."
  2. ↑ 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."
  3. ↑ 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."
  4. ↑ http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/index.php/Command-Line_Reference#-fov
  5. ↑ TrackIR and Freespace II - MediaVPs 3.6.12 - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Debian -- Details of package freespace2-launcher-wxlauncher in buster - last accessed on 2020-12-17