Much of the information gleaned about the narrative comes directly from the databanks from within the game itself as well as from the mission reports.įreespace 2 takes place in 2367, some 32-years after the first game.
#Freespace source code project manual#
Unlike other space sims such as X-Wingor Wing Commander, the manual for Freespace 2 focuses more on the gameplay mechanics and technical aspects of the game than any of the story elements. Upon Volition's acquisition by THQ, which had no interest in pursuing any further development of the IP, the source code was eventually released by Volition allowing a large number of fan-led modification projects to follow. The game received critical praise upon its release, but it sold poorly due to a number of factors such as a lack of marketing and a decline in active players with flightsticks. FRED allowed players to build and share their own ideas and mods online. It also included a full-featured editor named FRED (FReespace EDitor) which was used by Volition to craft the campaign missions of both games. These once rival races unified by the first Shivan invasion have developed closer ties in the reconstruction since, but inevitably be tested again as the destroyers return.Īt its the time of its release, Freespace 2 featured amazing visuals as well famous voice talent in the shape of Robert Loggia (Admiral Petrach).
Humanity is separated from Sol after the destruction of the first Shivan fleet and alien Vasudan people without a homeworld after Vasuda Prime's destruction in the events of first game. Several decades after the events of Descent: Freespace - The Great War. An action-based space flight simulator that casts the player as a faceless pilot of the Galactic Terran Alliance (GTA). Freespace 2 was developed by Volition Studios and published by Interplay Entertainment.
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