Librelancer
An open-source re-implementation of the 2003 space simulation game Freelancer, built with C# and OpenGL.
What is Librelancer?
Librelancer is an open-source game engine that re-implements the 2003 space simulation game Freelancer. It allows players to experience the original game on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux by rebuilding its core systems in C# with OpenGL graphics. The project solves the problem of compatibility and preservation for a classic PC game.
Primarily gamers and fans of the original Freelancer who want to play it on modern systems, as well as developers interested in game engine re-implementation and preservation projects.
Developers and the community choose Librelancer because it is the leading open-source effort to keep Freelancer playable, offering a transparent, modifiable codebase compared to running the original executable through compatibility layers or unofficial patches.
Overview
A re-implementation of Freelancer
Use Cases
Best For
- Playing the classic Freelancer game on modern Windows or Linux systems
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