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SC2 (with a new name) on Steam

February 22, 2024 6:07:18 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

The game is "Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters".

I know there is a storied history with this IP and I saw this on Steam.

I'm not sure what the current status is, but wanted to let Stardock know in case you weren't already aware of it.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2645580/Free_Stars_The_UrQuan_Masters/

Thanks.

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Raalle
Rapajez
Join Date 05/2009
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Reply #1 April 20, 2024 7:29:37 PM
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I'm sure they're aware. The folks behind the original SC I/II (The Ur-Quan Masters), put it up for free. They're also working on a sequel for the original game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pistolshrimp/free-stars-children-of-infinity

As someone who played the game in 1992, the Open Source remakes, blocked out SC3 from memory, and loved Star Control Origins--I'm really looking forward to more games in this genre, from both Stardock and Pistol Shrimp

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Reply #2 May 9, 2024 6:53:45 AM
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The main difference in the Free Stars version is that it includes the 3DO content, which I take that Stardock could not include. That makes the better version for modern times as hardly anyone these days has the patience of reading the dialogue. Also, it is freeware. 🆓

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