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FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.

Freespace 2 is a space, sci-fi and action game developed by Volition Inc and published by Interplay Corp.
Released on June 06th 2014 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 305 reviews of which 240 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Freespace 2 into these genres:

Space Sci-fi Action Simulation Classic Space Sim Moddable Singleplayer Flight Multiplayer Epic Story Rich 6DOF

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
  • Processor: 1Ghz
  • Memory: 254 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2490 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
Great game! I played it a number of years ago, and re-discovered it recently. Interesting and engaging story, and the gameplay is good once you get used to the controls (I'm using a keyboard and a mouse). I like the variety of missions, from "special ops" to "blow everything out of the sky"!
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Feb. 2025
The best space sim game ever made. Worth every penny. First of all, this game and its community is incredible. Hard-Light Productions has done a lot of amazing things with the game after its source code was released to the public. For an example, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM1YC_gK-qo To make FreeSpace Open run on Steam, you have to do two things: Install Knossos, and install the registry fix. Check out this guide to install Knossos: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=271287997 For the registry fix: 1) Go to the directory that the game was installed in 2) Go to the 'data' folder 3) DOUBLE click on the file 'FS2.reg' 4) Click 'Yes' When asked if you want 'Registry Editor' to make a system change 5) Click 'Yes' When Registry Editor asks if you are sure you want that change 6) Click 'OK' when Reg Edit says it's done After those two fixes are installed, then you can actually play the game with modern graphics. With Knossos, you can download FreeSpace Open and its associated mods. FreeSpace Open also allows you to play the original Descent: FreeSpace and its expansion, Silent Threat, as FreeSpace Port and Silent Threat: Reborn. I recommend starting with those two campaigns. After that, install Blue Planet Complete. Play "Freespace Blue" for the FreeSpace 2 campaign. If you're still invested in FreeSpace after completing the 3 original FreeSpace campaigns, the Blue Planet series is the definitive "FreeSpace 3" by the community. Play the Blue Planet: Age of Aquarius and Blue Planet: War In Heaven campaigns, along with Blue Planet 2: The Battle Captains and Blue Planet: Chanticleer. If you still want more FreeSpace after that, play Ancient-Shivan War and Between the Ashes, which explain the lore before Descent: FreeSpace and the era between Silent Threat and FreeSpace 2. Trimurti, Vassago's Dirge, and Derelict are also amazing fan campaigns that give the Shivan perspective of the FreeSpace trilogy. You can even mod the game with mods like Star Fox: Event Horizon which is a total conversion for the game and has Star Fox missions remade in the FreeSpace Open engine. There are mods for Battlestar Galactica and Star Wars, too, along with other popular Sci-Fi franchises. You can spend countless hours in FreeSpace 2, especially with FreeSpace Open. It has well-thought out campaigns that feel epic, and large battles with tons of objectives to complete and lots of ships flying around. The controls are intuitive, and tutorials are great. The game is very easy to get into with good level design and high production value. Overall I'd recommend this as one of my favourite games of all time, and the best space sim of all time.
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Feb. 2025
On all accounts an upgrade of Freespace 1. When you're looking for something quite similar to Wing Commander. Although you won't find any character defining on carrier banter between pilots in this game, FS2 is extremely focused on space dog fighting against small and big foes alike. And it excels in them. With a gripping story, diverse mission objectives and plenty of spectacle. Just an fantastic game all around that has withstood the test of time. Use the Knossos launcher to run the game. Recommended is the mod that improves the graphics. Rating: 9.0/10
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Oct. 2024
You need to play this with Open Source project if you want to play on modern systems. If you like space, sci-fi this game is amazing still.
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July 2024
The most immersive military space fighter sim game that makes you feel a part of the story and a part of something big as you play the different missions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Freespace 2 is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

Freespace 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

Freespace 2 received 240 positive votes out of a total of 305 achieving a rating of 7.36.
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Freespace 2 was developed by Volition Inc and published by Interplay Corp.

Freespace 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Freespace 2 is not playable on MacOS.

Freespace 2 is not playable on Linux.

Freespace 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Freespace 2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Freespace 2 does not currently offer any DLC.

Freespace 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Freespace 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Freespace 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Freespace 2
9.99€
7.4
240
65
Game modes
Features
Online players
2
Developer
Volition Inc
Publisher
Interplay Corp
Release 06 Jun 2014
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