Gameplay

Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War promises a detailed and dynamic universe, taking space combat sims to new levels of action and realism.

Engage massive capital ships and destroyers of unprecedented size and detail

Feel ships explode around you with advanced physics and breathtaking effects

Command intelligent wingmen & request reinforcements in real-time space combat

Watch the Advanced AI system guide skillful wingmen and devious opponents, adapting to your abilities

Swoop in and out of deadly 3D asteroid fields

Advance in rank, earn medals and ribbons, gain more resposibility and features as your skills increase

Listen to the event-driven music system tailor the soundtrack to the action

Watch a detailed branching campaign unfold where your mission performances make the difference

See high-resolution, breathtaking cinematic cutscenes with an epic storyline

Create your own full-featured missions with FRED, our FreeSpace Mission Editor, included free!

Play with up to 12 players via TCP/IP network

Grab a microphone and talk to other players live during the action

Track your statistics, rank, and medals against players from all over the world FREE