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| − | There are | + | There are a few different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2. |
| + | ==[https://www.gog.com/ Good Old Games] (GOG)== | ||
| − | + | A new digital distribution service for classic games, including both FreeSpace titles, which launched in late 2008. GOG is selling FreeSpace 2 for $9.99 (USD) and the original FreeSpace for $9.99 with no digital rights management strings attached. Definitely the most highly-recommended means of obtaining the games at the present time. | |
| − | + | Links: | |
| − | + | Descent: Freespace Battle Pack: https://www.gog.com/en/game/freespace_expansion | |
| − | + | FreeSpace 2: https://www.gog.com/en/game/freespace_2 | |
| + | ==Steam== | ||
| − | + | FreeSpace 2 is available on Steam in 2025. | |
| − | + | Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/Freespace_2/ | |
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There are still copies of FS2 floating around, but finding them is not always easy. | There are still copies of FS2 floating around, but finding them is not always easy. | ||
So where could you grab a copy? | So where could you grab a copy? | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFreeSpace+2.TRS0&_nkw=FreeSpace+2&_sacat=0 There are usually some up for sale on eBay]. |
* A Bargain Bin. | * A Bargain Bin. | ||
| − | FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse if you need to buy locally. The original FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, but luckily for you you can play FS1 by getting | + | FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse if you need to buy locally. The original FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, but luckily for you you can play FS1 by getting the [[FreeSpace Port]], but you'll need FS2 set up first. |
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Latest revision as of 18:55, 3 May 2025
There are a few different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2.
Good Old Games (GOG)
A new digital distribution service for classic games, including both FreeSpace titles, which launched in late 2008. GOG is selling FreeSpace 2 for $9.99 (USD) and the original FreeSpace for $9.99 with no digital rights management strings attached. Definitely the most highly-recommended means of obtaining the games at the present time.
Links:
Descent: Freespace Battle Pack: https://www.gog.com/en/game/freespace_expansion
FreeSpace 2: https://www.gog.com/en/game/freespace_2
Steam
FreeSpace 2 is available on Steam in 2025.
Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/Freespace_2/
Physical Copies
There are still copies of FS2 floating around, but finding them is not always easy.
So where could you grab a copy?
- There are usually some up for sale on eBay.
- A Bargain Bin.
FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse if you need to buy locally. The original FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, but luckily for you you can play FS1 by getting the FreeSpace Port, but you'll need FS2 set up first.
