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FreeOrion is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software 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 with pseudo-real-time combat.  FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the [[Master of Orion]] games, but is not a clone or remake of that seires or any other game.
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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.
 
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The FreeOrion wiki is an online resource containing documentation for many areas relating to 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%200.4.4/ Download FreeOrion v0.4.4] Release Candidates for Windows, or Mac OSX 10.6+<br>
 
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===FreeOrion Introduction===
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===Community===
[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Screenshots]] &ndash; [[Vision Statement]] &ndash; [[FAQ]] &ndash; [[FreeOrionWiki:Copyrights|License]]
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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===
[[How to Help]] &ndash; [[Roadmap|Project Roadmap]]
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[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Screenshots]] &ndash; [http://www.youtube.com/user/freeorionorg Videos] &ndash;  [[FreeOrionWiki:Copyrights|License]]
  
[[Requirements|Design Documents]] &ndash; [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=544942&group_id=75752&func=browse Reporting Bugs]
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[[FAQ]] &ndash; [[Philosophy]] &ndash; [[Vision Statement]]  
 
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===Playing FreeOrion===
 
===Playing FreeOrion===
[[Download]] &ndash; [[Compile]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]]
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[[Download]] &ndash; [[Support]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]]
  
[[v0.3 Quick Play Guide]] &ndash; [[Multiplayer]]
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[[V0.4 Quick Play Guide|Quick Play Guide]] &ndash; [[Multiplayer]]
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[[Space Strategy Games]]
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Revision as of 20:23, 11 August 2014

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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 v0.4.4 Release Candidates for Windows, or Mac OSX 10.6+

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

Latest News:

  • 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)