Mod of the Year 2025

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    The 24th installment of the Mod of the Year Awards has arrived, to celebrate the best new releases, updates, and upcoming mods. As we do every year, now's the time to look back and give talented mod makers the gratitude they deserve for their creativity shown throughout 2025.

    The annual Mod Awards have officially started.

    Cast your vote to ensure Crossfire receives another Mod of the Year nomination!

    To Vote: Click the logo, scroll down a bit, and hit the "Vote" button.


    Mod of the Year Awards


    Thanks in advance for your support!









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    Freelancer: Crossfire
    Mod of the Year Awards 2025




    Hello,

    we’d like to reach out to all Freelancer players, both those who’ve been with us for years and those who’ve just discovered our universe, because once again it’s time for the Mod of the Year Awards on ModDB. These awards mean a lot to us. They shine a spotlight on community-driven projects, and Crossfire has grown into something truly special thanks to you: its players.
    Many of you have watched Crossfire evolve from a simple Freelancer extension into a massive, story-rich, visually enhanced universe. Others are only just beginning to explore its new systems, factions, mysteries, and challenges. No matter where you are in that journey, your support has shaped the mod into what it is today.
    This year, showing your support is incredibly easy, just a couple of clicks. Select the ModDB banner below, head to our page, and cast your vote for Crossfire. That’s all it takes, but it means the world to us. Your vote helps keep the community strong, brings in new pilots, and lets us continue expanding the universe we’ve all built together.
    Thank you, for your time, your passion, and for being part of Crossfire.


    Mod of the Year Awards

    It's been a rough year, but we're pushing through! Here's a quick look at the updates we've rolled out to address bugs, improve gameplay, and enhance the overall experience.

    Update 1 - Key Highlights:

    • Bug fixes for ships like Ragnarok Gunboat, Ceptyr, and many more.
    • Resolved issues with trade lane lights, waypoints, and multi-barrel launchers.
    • Enhanced UI options, music testing, and resolutions support.
    • Improved client-server communication for smoother multiplayer play.
    • Replaced and fixed 3D models for various weapons and ships.

    Update 2 - Key Highlights:

    • 235 3D models improved, including 594 new hitboxes.
    • Replaced outdated wireframe solutions with better, more efficient systems.
    • Updated Reshade version and optimized shaders for smoother graphics.
    • Various multiplayer, UI, and audio playback improvements.
    • Added missing hardpoints to multiple ships like the Fury VHF and Hammerhead.

    We would have loved to release even more exciting content and features with these updates! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen real-life commitments and challenges, some of our planned additions had to be slightly delayed. We're working hard to get everything back on track and are eager to bring you even more enhancements and content as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding – we appreciate your support!


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    Roadmap for 2026

    The Crossfire mod is set for a major overhaul and expansion, centered on performance, system depth, and fresh content. Expect these significant updates to begin rolling out in early 2026.

    Events & Gameplay Systems

    • Nomad Planet Killer event:
      • Performance improvements
      • Second test planned with persistent reward drops
    • Activation of automatic server event system
    • Blackstar Fleet event with high-risk loot and new challenges
    • Dynamic event system integration with launcher (display world state events)

    Coalition Update – Part 2

    • Redesign of Coalition systems to make them more engaging
    • More tradelanes and points of interest
    • New combat zones between Coalition and Coalition Rogues
    • Additional trade and mining opportunities
    • Special loot and new lore content

    Story & World Expansion

    • New Bonus singleplayer missions
    • New systems in Sol sector
    • Expansion of the Canis sector

    Technical & Visual Improvements

    • OpenGL update 2
    • Improved interior light sources to address lighting issues
    • Workaround for objects not Rendering correctly under the new lighting system
    • Graphics improvements for the vanilla FL shader
    • Launcher and server software improvements

    Equipment & Content Additions

    • New equipment
    • High-risk loot opportunities

    Installer & Tools

    • New standalone installer including all updates (CF version 2.0.2)
    • Statistics system update

    Even after all these years, Freelancer Crossfire continues to evolve, improving every part of the game. With your support, we can keep creating new content and pushing the limits of what the original experience can offer. Show your support by giving us a vote, and join us on Discord or the official Crossfire server.


    Merry Christmas and a safe flight, Pilots.
    SWAT_OP-R8R
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    Don't discuss with idiots. They only drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience there.


    This is ten percent luck,
    Twenty percent skill,
    Fifteen percent concentrated power of will,
    Five percent pleasure,
    Fifty percent pain,
    And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!