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FreeOrion is a [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html free], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source], turn-based space empire and galactic conquest ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X 4X]) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project.  FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the [[Master of Orion]] games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game.
 
FreeOrion is a [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html free], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source], turn-based space empire and galactic conquest ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4X 4X]) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project.  FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the [[Master of Orion]] games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game.
  
This FreeOrion wiki contains documentation about the project.  Development discussion and help is available on the [http://www.freeorion.org/forum forums]. [[IRC]] chat may be available on [irc://irc.freenode.net/%23freeorion irc.freenode.net #freeorion].
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeorion/files/FreeOrion/FreeOrion%20Version%200.4.3/ Download FreeOrion v0.4.3] for Windows XP, Vista, or 7; Mac OSX 10.6+, or Linux.<br>
 
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeorion/files/FreeOrion/Test/ Download FreeOrion Test Builds] for Windows, OSX, or some Linux distributions.<br>
 
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===FreeOrion Introduction===
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===Community===
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[http://www.freeorion.org/forum/ Forums] &ndash; [irc://irc.freenode.net/%23freeorion irc.freenode.net #freeorion] &ndash; [http://twitter.com/freeorion Twitter]
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===Introduction===
 
[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Screenshots]] &ndash; [http://www.youtube.com/user/freeorionorg Videos] &ndash;  [[FreeOrionWiki:Copyrights|License]]
 
[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Screenshots]] &ndash; [http://www.youtube.com/user/freeorionorg Videos] &ndash;  [[FreeOrionWiki:Copyrights|License]]
  
[[FAQ]] &ndash; [[Philosophy]] &ndash; [[Vision Statement]]
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[[FAQ]] &ndash; [[Philosophy]] &ndash; [[Vision Statement]]  
  
===Project Overview and Contributing===
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===Playing FreeOrion===
[[How to Help]] &ndash; [[Roadmap|Project Roadmap]] &ndash; [http://cia.vc/stats/project/FreeOrion/ Recent Development Activity]
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[[Download]] &ndash; [[Support]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]]
  
[[Requirements|Design Documents]] &ndash; [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=544942&group_id=75752&func=browse Reporting Bugs]
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[[V0.4 Quick Play Guide|Quick Play Guide]] &ndash; [[Multiplayer]]
  
[[Donations]]
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===Project Overview and Contributing===
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[[How to Help]] &ndash; [[Roadmap|Project Roadmap]] &ndash;
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[[Compile]] &ndash; [https://sourceforge.net/p/freeorion/code/HEAD/log/ Recent Development Activity] &ndash; [https://sourceforge.net/p/freeorion/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/FreeOrion/ Source Code Repository]
  
===Playing FreeOrion===
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[[Requirements|Design Documents]] &ndash; [https://sourceforge.net/p/freeorion/bugs/ Reporting Bugs]
[[Download]] &ndash; [[Support]] &ndash; [[Compile]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]]
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[[V0.4 Quick Play Guide|Quick Play Guide]] &ndash; [[Multiplayer]]
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[[Donations]]
  
 
=== Misc ===
 
=== Misc ===

Revision as of 00:01, 19 October 2013

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FreeOrion is a free, open source, turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project. FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the Master of Orion games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game.

Download FreeOrion v0.4.3 for Windows XP, Vista, or 7; Mac OSX 10.6+, or Linux.
Download FreeOrion Test Builds for Windows, OSX, or some Linux distributions.

Community

Forumsirc.freenode.net #freeorionTwitter

Introduction

IntroductionScreenshotsVideosLicense

FAQPhilosophyVision Statement

Playing FreeOrion

DownloadSupportSystem Requirements

Quick Play GuideMultiplayer

Project Overview and Contributing

How to HelpProject RoadmapCompileRecent Development ActivitySource Code Repository

Design DocumentsReporting Bugs

Donations

Misc

Space Strategy GamesMedia Coverage

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  • FreeOrion 0.5.0.1 has been released - This is a bugfix release for 0.5. Windows and macOS installers are available on SourceForge and on GitHub. Linux users can use the snap package we provide on snapcraft.io (please be patient, it may take a few days until the 0.5.0.1 snap is available), or acquire from your distribution if available. If neither is possible, Linux users will need to build from source. Source tarballs are available from GitHub (please use the source tarball file with version and build number in the filename, not the links automatically created by GitHub). See the Compile page for more instructions. See this post for release notes. Vezzra 12:15, 15 March 2024 (UTC)
  • Release candidates of FreeOrion 0.5.0.1 available! - Release candidate builds for the 0.5.0.1 maintenance release are now available on SourceForge for Windows and macOS. Testing and feedback on the forums for these candidates are appreciated. Vezzra 17:50, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
  • FreeOrion 0.5 has been released - Windows and macOS installers are available on SourceForge and on GitHub. Linux users can use the snap package we provide on snapcraft.io (please be patient, it may take a few days until the 0.5 snap is available), or acquire from your distribution if available. If neither is possible, Linux users will need to build from source. Source tarballs are available from GitHub (please use the source tarball file with version and build number in the filename, not the links automatically created by GitHub). See the Compile page for more instructions. See this post for release notes. Vezzra 18:40, 2 April 2023 (UTC)