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====FS2Open open source port==== | ====FS2Open open source port==== | ||
[http://scp.indiegames.us 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. | [http://scp.indiegames.us 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. | ||
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | + | * 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 directory. | |
| − | 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. | + | * 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. |
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | 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 directory. | + | * Optimizations: The FSO engine has been optimized to make more complex models and textures usable and improve CPU performance. |
| − | + | * 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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| − | 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 [http://www.hard-light.net/ Hard-light Productions] | Community Support for FSOpen (FSO) can be found at [http://www.hard-light.net/ Hard-light Productions] | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Volition | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 30, 1999 |
| Linux | September 16, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012 |
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| Descent | |
|---|---|
| Descent | 1995 |
| Descent II | 1996 |
| Descent 3 | 1999 |
| Descent (cancelled) renamed to S.T.F.U (Ships That Fight Underground) | April 2024 |
Key points
- FS2Open is a modern source port for Windows, OS X and Linux.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Source Code and Modding Community
Availability
- All versions of the game can be played on OS X and Linux using FS2Open.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest retail patch is v1.02; digital distribution versions already include this.
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. It features improved graphics, mod support, mutli-platform support, improved mission scripting, lua scripting, optimizations, and various bug fixes.
- 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.
- 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 directory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Optimizations: The FSO engine has been optimized to make more complex models and textures usable and improve CPU performance.
- Bug Fixes: Since the beginning of the FSO Source Code Project (FSOSCP), over 2000 bugs have been reviewed and fixed or explained.
Community Support for FSOpen (FSO) can be found at Hard-light Productions
Mods
FS2Open helps install various popular mods including a port of Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War.
Active development of mods can be found at Hard-Light Productions
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273620/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
VR support
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 200 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerated graphics card | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/273620/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (273620) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
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