Just like Star Wars empire at war, a simple game that can fit in the back of your pocket in terms of memory still holds the core values of gaming and is loved to this day
Man, I thought this was a sequel trailer from the thumbnail. What a classic game. I absolutely love Freelancer. In my opinion it still stands as one of the best ship-based games out there. X3/X4 definitely do well to add extra depth, though. It's so great to see the Discovery mod is still ongoing, though, wow!
There seriously needs to be a big marketing campaign to revitalize this game again! The core, diehard fans will always be there. 💪That's always amazing, but at the same time we need to get more people back into this amazing game. With the most recent mods, it literally looks like a game that could be released TODAY! It's wild, the game looks really great now.
you mean indipendent developers with no company to be controlled by? then yes, yes indeed because we gamers are sick of being controlled and told what we can and can not like!
Couldn't agree more. Think about how many game developers have recently been given pink slips from those game corporations. There's gonna be in the horizon a whole slew of new games and concepts for new ways to play those games. Very exciting indeed.
Man freelancer was one of the best games, the modding community was amazing. I still remember FLCE, throwing newtonian physics in blew my mind way back then. Plus the great comradery "Well if you can dodge a nuke you can fight the covenant, anyways I just shot 4 at you good luck!"
Considering how long its been since I did my one play through of this game its a testiment to how (almost) great this game was that I instantly remembered the bits in the trailer and some of the context around those moments with a flood of other memories about the game. Truely a game that deserved a sequel/further development of the concepts. Such a bit the space genre essentially died after this game. I suspect there is an alternitive universe out there where Freespace 3 and Freelancer 2 were the games of the late 2000's but sadly thats not our timeline
I still freaking love this game! I play it every year or so. God I want a sequel so bad, and it's probably the right time too, what with Star Citizen takes ages to come out. Please! If not a sequel, then a reboot or even a remaster, and put it on consoles with cross play.
I've been wanting to replay this game, it's such a classic. Thanks for the video I didn't know it was still supported by modders. Now I need to try and find my disk.
If you're interested in coming back, there's a "returning veteran" package that sets you up with a transport and some snubs so you can start making money and jump right back in without having to grind your way up with a starflea!
oh man, I have great memories playing this game, and playing online with it. my clan was -=R=- CLAW we used to like to fly around in the tier 9 mercenary ship.. I think the down graded version was the Barracuda , i was dorky and flew under the name Rick Hunter
Man this game was my shit back in the early 2000's makes me think of my time on the North Quadrant server in the Colonial Fleet or the Void server in the Stargate clan
I was thinking about starting up this game again. Still can’t find another game to scratch that freelancer itch. Was thinking of trying X4 when the new story dlc comes out but in the meantime this looks fun to jump back into
I played Discovery a little bit on and off over the years. Great community! I haven't played a lot recently, but it's a SUPER great game and to this day, not a single space sim has ever topped Freelancer for me. It's still the best.
I remember playing this game years ago. There was a mod that added in pretty much every ship from every Sci-Fi show you can think of. Lol. Like I don't remember the name of it but I had some great memories from it.
I love the fact this is still around. I was really into the freeworlds 1.65 and 1.66 mods and was a faction leader there for a few years hope to give this a go soon!
LMAO I hate when games take too long to come out!! Even if it means they're good games 2 decades later! I prefer cash-grab rushed development games that are forgotten about in 48 hours.
@@MrMutterbug no one said anything about stop having fun In fact you can't stop having fun if the fun haven't started like with Star Citizen because the game never completed
@@Dethmeister 20 years ago that would sound odd, but some people identify as a cat, will only be treated by a vet, and go to the toilet in a litter tray these days, so maybe not lol.
Those screen wipes in space really show off the difference the HD Edition makes. So Discovery isn't compatible with the HD Edition mod? It looks good too though. I suppose they did some graphical upgrades too. I have played Discovery mod long ago.
It isn't compatible, no, since HD edition does modify a few meshes and cause file conflicts which might trigger the anticheat. You can try to take some bits out of it, like the starspheres (system backgrounds) or some textures which are fine.
i liked playing Freelancer way back when, though admittedly was not my first space game, sry but Wing Commander filled that spot... but i thought Freelancer was still good, despite the campaign being very limited in choice sometimes "specially if you wanted to win the race mission"... and a shame the campaign covered ONLY a tiny handful of the systems you could visit in game...
This and the XWA Upgrade project, keeping two of the greatest Starfighter sims going, its wonderful. Does anyone know if theres similar a similar glow up project for Tacyhon The Fringe?
The Singelplayer campaign with the Freelancer HD mod is definitely still a great experience, then you can decide to hop on the Discovery Freelancer Mod Roleplay server.
Guess i need to play this Gem after so many years. Just like Empire at War, Freelancer would have deserved a proper successor but we never got one :( There is also the Crossfire 2.0 mod.
Unfortunately I dont think it's around anymore, and any of the cool info they had on their understanding of how the game works went with them to wherever
Yeah Freelancer as a game was capable of a surprisingly impressive stuff. It had quite a few 24/hr servers that used to run with dedicated communities in a very MMO like style.
HEY! This was the first game I properly got into as a young kid. But I cant find anywhere to buy it. Does anyone know how to get the game now? Have found some downloads, but just the base game, they don't allow playing online. PLEASE HELP! would love to get my mates playing this! Nothing compares 😁😁
Yes. In the vanilla game there are asteroid fields indicated on the map. You can't mine the large asteroids but there's an infinite number of small ones floating around. Shoot them, it just takes one shot, and they may drop some ore. Then tractor beam that in. There are different types of asteroid fields with different ores of varying value. That's about it. The Discovery Mod makes it more complicated with licenses and dedicate mining lasers and ships but it's basically the same (from what I've read).
@Dethmeister Discovery is implementing new mining mechanics soon too. Large asteroids you have to crack open with explosives, then mine the ore nodes inside.
Yup. Mining and trading. In the current Discovery version, you mine ore to convert it into a refined product that sells for a better price to trade with. But there's going to be a mining rework in the next version - which isnt out yet - where you have to crack open asteroids with explosives to mine the ore vein inside it.
People tend to view it a bit through rose-colored glasses, reflecting on past disappointments when it was more arcade-like than a simulation. As Wing Commander enthusiasts, many expected a blend of Elite and Wing Commander but ended up with more of an action space shooter. Despite this, it remains a good game, though Chris Roberts might have promised more than was delivered. Nevertheless, Wing Commander Privateer is still my favorite.
My first space game is ALIVE?!!
You mean STILL alive. It just doesn't want to die, which is a good thing! Great game!
Just like Star Wars empire at war, a simple game that can fit in the back of your pocket in terms of memory still holds the core values of gaming and is loved to this day
Man, I thought this was a sequel trailer from the thumbnail. What a classic game. I absolutely love Freelancer. In my opinion it still stands as one of the best ship-based games out there. X3/X4 definitely do well to add extra depth, though. It's so great to see the Discovery mod is still ongoing, though, wow!
Sequel packs will be available right? Next level story line for trent
Discovery's been going for a solid 19 years now. Crazy stuff.
"This is TheXPGamers channel, we dont run this place but we have an understanding with the people who do"
There seriously needs to be a big marketing campaign to revitalize this game again! The core, diehard fans will always be there. 💪That's always amazing, but at the same time we need to get more people back into this amazing game. With the most recent mods, it literally looks like a game that could be released TODAY! It's wild, the game looks really great now.
What I wouldn't give for a sequel where Trent can come out of retirement.
I spent years playing this game. I loved this game
This game was amazing for me , the big battles between faction blew mi head off , unique experience in early years of gaming !
Modder 's are gonna single handedly start another golden age of games. Well done and huzzah 💯🤟😎
you mean indipendent developers with no company to be controlled by? then yes, yes indeed because we gamers are sick of being controlled and told what we can and can not like!
Couldn't agree more. Think about how many game developers have recently been given pink slips from those game corporations. There's gonna be in the horizon a whole slew of new games and concepts for new ways to play those games. Very exciting indeed.
I had no idea it was kept alive by the Mods....Need to install now....
This was no joke my favorite game on PC growing up. Thank you so much for sharing this
WOO! Great to see Disco get the love it deserves!
Man freelancer was one of the best games, the modding community was amazing. I still remember FLCE, throwing newtonian physics in blew my mind way back then. Plus the great comradery "Well if you can dodge a nuke you can fight the covenant, anyways I just shot 4 at you good luck!"
Considering how long its been since I did my one play through of this game its a testiment to how (almost) great this game was that I instantly remembered the bits in the trailer and some of the context around those moments with a flood of other memories about the game. Truely a game that deserved a sequel/further development of the concepts.
Such a bit the space genre essentially died after this game. I suspect there is an alternitive universe out there where Freespace 3 and Freelancer 2 were the games of the late 2000's but sadly thats not our timeline
the nostalgia, the feels 🥲
I still freaking love this game! I play it every year or so. God I want a sequel so bad, and it's probably the right time too, what with Star Citizen takes ages to come out. Please! If not a sequel, then a reboot or even a remaster, and put it on consoles with cross play.
I've been wanting to replay this game, it's such a classic. Thanks for the video I didn't know it was still supported by modders. Now I need to try and find my disk.
I haven't played Discovery since version 4.86. I can't imagine how much stuff they added since then.
If you're interested in coming back, there's a "returning veteran" package that sets you up with a transport and some snubs so you can start making money and jump right back in without having to grind your way up with a starflea!
oh man, I have great memories playing this game, and playing online with it. my clan was -=R=- CLAW we used to like to fly around in the tier 9 mercenary ship.. I think the down graded version was the Barracuda , i was dorky and flew under the name Rick Hunter
Downloaded and am playing now, thank you for this!!
Man this game was my shit back in the early 2000's makes me think of my time on the North Quadrant server in the Colonial Fleet or the Void server in the Stargate clan
I was thinking about starting up this game again. Still can’t find another game to scratch that freelancer itch. Was thinking of trying X4 when the new story dlc comes out but in the meantime this looks fun to jump back into
and here i was afraaid id never get to play this awesome game ever again!
What an absolute classic. No game really has come close to the excitement I felt when I played through this campaign.
Still one of the best space games you can play
I played Discovery a little bit on and off over the years. Great community! I haven't played a lot recently, but it's a SUPER great game and to this day, not a single space sim has ever topped Freelancer for me. It's still the best.
I remember playing this game years ago. There was a mod that added in pretty much every ship from every Sci-Fi show you can think of. Lol. Like I don't remember the name of it but I had some great memories from it.
Nightstalkers Universe?
Yeah I do believe this was the one. Such a great mod at the time. :3
I love to just jump on from time to time and play space trucker.
They already finished the HD mode?! Last time I checked is was only at v0.5~... really need to reinstall Freelancer to play.🤩
Now at 0.6 ha
This is my all time favorite game.
Oh, the memories are flowing just from this trailer!
Looks like I need to dig out my old freelancer box and see if that CD is still readable.
Failing that, there are sites out there that can give... alternatives... to installing the game.
The game is abandonware now - actually totally legitimately free.
Dayum I played w4steds community server for a few hours but I didn't know how much there actually is to freelancer...
This video makes me wanna drink one nice cool sidewinder fang....
Yeah, that'd be nice, but sorry - we only have Liberty Ale, friend!
@@Tilion462 Fine...
All we have is Liberty Ale my friend.
the damn nostalgia. gonna need to redownload this
The immortal game - Proto-Star Citizen.
Between this and underspace things are looking good
Freelancer for LIFE
Thank you CaptainShack!
I love the fact this is still around. I was really into the freeworlds 1.65 and 1.66 mods and was a faction leader there for a few years hope to give this a go soon!
Absolutely amazing
Freelancer Alpha 1-1, you are now cleared to land
oh yeah always wanted this game....
It's effectively abandonware. Never a better price than free - there's install instructions in the description.
Such a great experience. The closest thing we ever got to a Cowboy Bebop game.
Freelancer in 2024 💪
Hope you make a series with Freelancer dude!
Still the best game I've ever played.
Wow, i did not know this was still out there. This brings some good memories back out
Loved this game.
Absolute masterpiece.
Beautiful stuff.
A classic, I need to reinstall and try it again!
Yessssssss.
I love this game!
This reminds me I need to do another playthrough
And to think, if Microsoft never stepped in and forced Chris Roberts to release it, it would still be in development hell today.
LMAO I hate when games take too long to come out!! Even if it means they're good games 2 decades later! I prefer cash-grab rushed development games that are forgotten about in 48 hours.
Ah you are one of the Star citizen cultists.
@@calderhall1794 go play fortnite
@@calderhall1794 Ah you are one of the "Stop having fun!" name callers..
@@MrMutterbug no one said anything about stop having fun
In fact you can't stop having fun if the fun haven't started like with Star Citizen because the game never completed
Great game. It so deserves a remaster and rerelease.
I would also use a Star Wars mod of the Moldy Crow and fly it in the game.
I was like what is this I have never heard of it before probably because I came out in 2003 when I was 3 years old.
You came out when you were 3 years old?
@@Dethmeister 20 years ago that would sound odd, but some people identify as a cat, will only be treated by a vet, and go to the toilet in a litter tray these days, so maybe not lol.
Awesome!
Those screen wipes in space really show off the difference the HD Edition makes. So Discovery isn't compatible with the HD Edition mod? It looks good too though. I suppose they did some graphical upgrades too. I have played Discovery mod long ago.
It is, just install it first. It's mostly just textures.
It isn't compatible, no, since HD edition does modify a few meshes and cause file conflicts which might trigger the anticheat. You can try to take some bits out of it, like the starspheres (system backgrounds) or some textures which are fine.
What is 20 years old? I remember playing this on an online modded server, had all the star wars ships.
Got me started again. I like to keep it vanilla on hd mod online just spent first 4hr straight 😅. Love it
So Armco is gonna roll up in a fleet!?!?
i liked playing Freelancer way back when, though admittedly was not my first space game, sry but Wing Commander filled that spot... but i thought Freelancer was still good, despite the campaign being very limited in choice sometimes "specially if you wanted to win the race mission"... and a shame the campaign covered ONLY a tiny handful of the systems you could visit in game...
Is that a Rheinland cruiser?
Keep your distance.
Schultzky is a traitor!
Holy smokes, this is incredible. One of my favourite games ever.... looks fantastic!!
my first game ever and still the best game ever
The Best There is, The Best There was, The Best There will be.
omg the nostalgia!
@TheXPGamers are you going to play starship simulator? The demo just released... keep up the great work ❤💯💯💯💯
(nods in understanding) "Good to Know"
🤔 Isn't Freelancer abandonware ?
The mod...😮 amazing !!
Could GOG bring it back ? OG and with this mod 😊
Yeah it's not sold anywhere anymore, its already among the highest on GOG requests atm
memories.
This and the XWA Upgrade project, keeping two of the greatest Starfighter sims going, its wonderful. Does anyone know if theres similar a similar glow up project for Tacyhon The Fringe?
Always been a fan of the CROSSFIRE mod instead, but Freelancer 4ever !
Fuck Yeah
Does that mean we can expect a full playthrough eh eh??
🎉🎉🎉
Good idea
Freelancer
I know what Im doing tonight!
Such a great game, played it activly for over 10 years... xD
I never played freelancer. Where should I start?
The Singelplayer campaign with the Freelancer HD mod is definitely still a great experience, then you can decide to hop on the Discovery Freelancer Mod Roleplay server.
ahahahah this brings back so many good memories!!
The goat
Guess i need to play this Gem after so many years. Just like Empire at War, Freelancer would have deserved a proper successor but we never got one :(
There is also the Crossfire 2.0 mod.
Now for star wars adaptation using the base game. Disney should be all over this with a checkbook in hand. Lol
There was a freelancer mod called freeworld: tides of war, but it's mainly MP, iirc
@@MichaelCh1990 and sadly I don't think its actually around these days.
Unfortunately I dont think it's around anymore, and any of the cool info they had on their understanding of how the game works went with them to wherever
when was the last time captainshack done a space engineers video?
Norton flagged a Trojan2 on in the HD version
@TheXPGamers, Do we need both links to play discovery, or just the one?
You only need the Discovery link. Both HDE and Discovery install over the vanilla game and create their own directory.
I forgot it was to save the Sirius system. Heh :)
I played this when it was released. I have the game here :P
IT WAS AWSOME GAME!!!!!! I STILL LOVE IT
The Discovery link is broken, just an FYI
Looks like they were migrating their forum / site to a new host. Should be back again.
What I wouldn't give for a sequel where Trent can come out of retirement.
This game really needs a remake or a real remaster.
So is the MP a sudo MMO?
Yes
The Discovery mod is, yes. There is a 24/7 hosted server.
Yeah Freelancer as a game was capable of a surprisingly impressive stuff.
It had quite a few 24/hr servers that used to run with dedicated communities in a very MMO like style.
HEY! This was the first game I properly got into as a young kid. But I cant find anywhere to buy it. Does anyone know how to get the game now? Have found some downloads, but just the base game, they don't allow playing online. PLEASE HELP! would love to get my mates playing this! Nothing compares 😁😁
when will you play space engineers again ?
Its time to go back home
Is there mining?
Yes. In the vanilla game there are asteroid fields indicated on the map. You can't mine the large asteroids but there's an infinite number of small ones floating around. Shoot them, it just takes one shot, and they may drop some ore. Then tractor beam that in. There are different types of asteroid fields with different ores of varying value. That's about it. The Discovery Mod makes it more complicated with licenses and dedicate mining lasers and ships but it's basically the same (from what I've read).
@Dethmeister Discovery is implementing new mining mechanics soon too. Large asteroids you have to crack open with explosives, then mine the ore nodes inside.
Yup. Mining and trading. In the current Discovery version, you mine ore to convert it into a refined product that sells for a better price to trade with. But there's going to be a mining rework in the next version - which isnt out yet - where you have to crack open asteroids with explosives to mine the ore vein inside it.
People tend to view it a bit through rose-colored glasses, reflecting on past disappointments when it was more arcade-like than a simulation. As Wing Commander enthusiasts, many expected a blend of Elite and Wing Commander but ended up with more of an action space shooter. Despite this, it remains a good game, though Chris Roberts might have promised more than was delivered. Nevertheless, Wing Commander Privateer is still my favorite.
I played that on 2003 now im 43 years old. 😂
Who knows this game anywoane?
I am. Is so nostalgic
@@emperornovian464 who?
@@emperornovian464 God greatest give to mankind right?
@@samuelmunluo9910 yep, very..
@@samuelmunluo9910 I just wish I would play it again. But my dumbass pc/laptop cant even run properly. Im broke 💀