Fanmade Star Wars game 19 years in the making is finally here, and it’s based on the greatest space sim ever made
Fate of the Galaxy, a fan-made Star Wars conversion of the space simulator FreeSpace 2, has been released after 19 years of development. It brings movie-inspired starfighter combat to a game engine whose community has continued to improve it, filling a gap for players seeking more Star Wars space games.
Development began in 2007, eight years after FreeSpace 2’s 1999 release. The free mod is available through ModDB and can be played without owning FreeSpace 2; its release is dedicated to a team member who died in 2023.
In short
- Fate of the Galaxy is a free Star Wars conversion of FreeSpace 2.
- The mod took 19 years to reach release.
- It can be played without owning the original game.
Explained simply
FreeSpace 2 is a 1999 space combat game in which players pilot spacecraft through missions. Its open-source engine has been maintained and improved by a community, allowing fans to build new campaigns and settings for it.
Fate of the Galaxy is an unofficial conversion that uses that engine to create Star Wars-style starfighter combat. Its development began in 2007, and the free mod is available through ModDB without requiring the original game.
The project reflects how fan communities can extend older games and create experiences in settings they enjoy. It also honours a team member who died in 2023.
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