
That’s all that is required for basic functionality, we will have a look at some optional extras later in the guide. To install the patch, simply run it and follow the on-screen prompts. According to our research, the most commonly used of these is the Freelancer Quick Fix patch. There are a number of fan-made patches and fixes that aim to correct problems that Micrsoft/Digital Anvil never got around to fixing. The last step is optional but highly recommended. As always, take extra precautions when downloading any kind of cracked or hacked executables from the shadier parts of the internet. Unfortunately we’re not able to link you to patches that remove copy protection for legal reasons, though you may wish to check for a workaround on the site which hosts the patch we linked to above. Unfortunately Freelancer uses an outdated form of copy protection (Safedisc) that is incompatible with Windows 10, and Windows 7 and 8 with the latest security patches installed. With the patch installed, the next step is to fix the games copy protection.

Even so, it can’t hurt to install it, so download it here and install it by simply running the executable file from inside the zip archive. Just one such patch was released for the game and this contains only some basic fixes for multiplayer mode.

Patchingįor a game of such ambitious scope, Freelancer has surprisingly few official patches. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t appear to be available on any digital download services, so if you want to play you will need a copy of the original retail CD. If the games installer does not start automatically, browse to the CD in computer/this PC and run the Setup.exe file manually. Installing the game is easy, just place your Freelancer game disc into your computers optical drive and follow the on-screen prompts.

Despite failing to live up to the hype on its original 2003 release, the game was generally well received by critics and fans alike and is kept alive today by a small but passionate group of players and modders. In this space trading and exploration game you get to be your very own Han Solo and fly around the galaxy, completing missions, trading commodities and combating mysterious aliens. The perfect setting for a videogame? Lots of people seem to think so. Genre: Flight Simulator Release Year: 2003 Developer: Digital Anvil Publisher: Microsoft Studios Age Rating: 12+ Playability Status: Perfect Tested On: Windows 10 圆4 Availability: Copyright retained - Out of print/unavailable
