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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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'''Attention all visitors from The Linux Game Tome'''.
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Please [[HappypenguinInfo|read this]].
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeorion/files/FreeOrion/FreeOrion%20Version%200.4.7/ Download FreeOrion v0.4.7.1] for Windows or Mac OSX 10.9+<br>
 
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeorion/files/FreeOrion/Test/ Download FreeOrion Test Builds] for Windows, or Mac OSX.<br>
Welcome to the [[FreeOrion]] Wiki. This is an online resource containing documentation for many areas relating to the project. [[FreeOrion]] is an open-source, platform independant galactic conquest game in the tradition of the [[Master of Orion]] games.
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Check our [http://www.freeorion.org/forum forums] for discussion. Sign up to our [http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freeorion-announce announcements list] to hear about new releases. IRC on irc.freenode.net #freeorion
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===FreeOrion Introduction===
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===Community===
[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Vision Statement]] &ndash; [[Roadmap]] &ndash; [[Rules]] &ndash; [[FAQ]]
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[http://www.freeorion.org/forum/ Forums] &ndash; [https://github.com/freeorion/freeorion GitHub] &ndash; [http://twitter.com/freeorion Twitter]
  
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===Introduction===
[[Overview|Overview of Structure]] &ndash; [[Programming]] &ndash; [[Game Design]] &ndash; [[Graphics]] &ndash; [[Audio]] &ndash; [[Languages]] &ndash; [[Requirements]] &ndash; [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=544942&group_id=75752&func=browse Bugs]
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[[Introduction]] &ndash; [[Screenshots]] &ndash; [http://www.youtube.com/user/freeorionorg Videos] &ndash; [[FreeOrionWiki:Copyrights|License]]
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[[FAQ]] &ndash; [[Philosophy]]
  
 
===Playing FreeOrion===
 
===Playing FreeOrion===
[[Download]] &ndash; [[Compile]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]] &ndash; [[Manual]] &ndash; [[Quick Play Guide]]
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[[Download]] &ndash; [[Support]] &ndash; [[System Requirements]]
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[[V0.4 Quick Play Guide|Quick Play Guide]] &ndash; [[Multiplayer]]
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[[How to Help]] &ndash; [[Compile]] &ndash; [[Python_Development|Python Development (AI & Content)]] &ndash; [[EffectsTutorial|Content Scripting Tutorial]];
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[https://github.com/freeorion/freeorion/commits Recent Development Activity] &ndash;  [https://github.com/freeorion/freeorion Source Code Repository]
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=== Misc ===
 
=== Misc ===
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[[Space Strategy Games]] &ndash; [[Media coverage|Media Coverage]]
  
[[Screenshots]] &ndash; [[Special:Allpages|Show all pages]] &ndash; [[Space Strategy Games]]
 
 
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Revision as of 19:37, 23 September 2017

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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 v0.4.7.1 for Windows or Mac OSX 10.9+
Download FreeOrion Test Builds for Windows, or Mac OSX.

Community

ForumsGitHubTwitter

Introduction

IntroductionScreenshotsVideosLicense

FAQPhilosophy

Playing FreeOrion

DownloadSupportSystem Requirements

Quick Play GuideMultiplayer

Project Overview and Contributing

How to HelpCompilePython Development (AI & Content)Content Scripting Tutorial;

Recent Development ActivitySource Code RepositoryReporting 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)