This was created when the source code was released for Freespace 2. In addition, content update packs have been developed which take advantage of the upgraded game engine. These packs include higher-poly models and higher resolution textures. The end result of this project is to create a graphically superior (and far more flexible) game engine, while still retaining all of the gameplay elements that made FreeSpace 2 successful.

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1 comment by The_E on Aug 4th, 2010

Hi there. It's been a while since we've posted news here, but now it's time again.
Earlier today, FS2_Open 3.6.12* was finally deemed cool enough to move out of the Release Candidate and into the Final stage. We of the SCP team are very proud to present this latest release, as it brings numerous improvements in almost all areas.

3.6.12 offers an astonishing array of new options for Modders and Game Designers, as it introduces post-processing effects (albeit still only as an experimental feature), various new sexps for mission designers, new table options to fine-tune the AI and other stuff to your needs, as well as the usual array of bugfixes and speed improvements.

In addition, a new version of the MediaVPs, which is a set of assets designed to bring the old retail FS2 experience by using high-poly ships and the enhanced capabilities of the current engine is expected to be released in the very near future (as in, this very week).

Read the official release post at hard-light.net: Hard-light.net

Should you encounter problems, please consult the FSO FAQ: http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=56279.0

Realtime tech support and other things can be found in the #hard-light channel on irc.esper.net

This is The E, wishing you all a fun August!

*In case you were wondering, no, you didn't miss a release. The .11 version of the engine was designated a purely development branch. In the future, our version numbering will reserve even numbers for "final" builds, and uneven ones for the current development branch.

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nooobie117
nooobie117 Jan 8 2012, 8:03am says:

Whats that?

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piemanlives
piemanlives Jan 8 2012, 12:58pm replied:

what's what?

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piemanlives
piemanlives Jun 19 2011, 12:11am says:

i went and bought this off GOG.com AND DAMN IS IT EPIC :) also who here plays multiplayer online

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GuardianOfDeath
GuardianOfDeath Oct 24 2010, 4:51am says:

I love this game and I like Freespace SCP. Wish there was a mod where you would be inside one of those big ships but only allowed in the flight hanger. Until the alarm goes off then you will be ordered to your fighter or Bomber. Something that would give you even more of the feel of being a response team pilot.

I don't know just a idea of a new mod.

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etchevalier
etchevalier Jan 2 2011, 5:20pm replied:

Thats basically the gist of the Eternal Silence mod for Half Life 2, but the space combat in their's isn't anywhere near as fantastic as in FS2. Still, its an interesting concept to fly into an enemy ships hanger, jump out, have a fire fight with their pilots, run through their ship blowing stuff up, and getting back to your ship before you're killed in the explosion. Worth checking out, its been awhile since I've tried it so it very well may have been improved.

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Mobius89
Mobius89 Nov 27 2010, 8:36am replied:

A la Star Ixiom? I doubt it can be done, but that doesn't mean you can't use cutscenes showing pilots moving to their combat spacecraft.

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Mobius89
Mobius89 Aug 22 2010, 5:47am says:

It's "FreeSpace Open" because the code has been open source for some 8 years and all kinds of upgrades can be downloaded for free. You still need the original game to run them, however.

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Protektor
Protektor Jan 4 2012, 9:16pm replied:

The source code isn't really Open Source. The source code license has some restrictions that disqualify it from being Open Source.

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tnathan475
tnathan475 Jul 28 2010, 11:50pm replied:

its only $5.99, just buy it, its definitely worth it.

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The_E
The_E Sep 11 2010, 1:24pm replied:

The ENGINE is called FS2_Open. The engine != the game.

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