Freespace 2
Developed by Volition Inc · Published by Interplay Corp
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Volition Inc, published by Interplay Corp — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Freespace 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
- Processor: 1Ghz
- Memory: 254 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 7 Compatible Video Card
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2490 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
- Processor: 1.4 Ghz or better
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible Video Card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2490 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible
Supported languages (1)
Freespace 2 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Freespace 2?
Steam classifies Freespace 2 as a Action game, developed by Volition Inc. FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.
How much does Freespace 2 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Freespace 2 at $24.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Freespace 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Freespace 2: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Freespace 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Freespace 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Freespace 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 6, 2014.
What platforms is Freespace 2 on?
Freespace 2 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Freespace 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Freespace 2 cost?
Steam lists it at $24.99.
What is Freespace 2's Metacritic score?
Freespace 2 has a Metacritic score of 91/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Freespace 2?
Freespace 2 is developed by Volition Inc and published by Interplay Corp.
Where to get Freespace 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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