A brand new version of the MediaVPs has been released!
FreeSpaceFreak's campaign Crossing the Styxx has been re-released on Knossos.
0rph3u5 has rereleased his Memories of the Great War campaign, Hellgate: Ikeya.
Darius has released Solaris, a new total conversion!71
FreeSpace Discussion / Re: Screencap Contest: November 2025
« Last post by shiv on November 23, 2025, 07:11:36 pm »
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FreeSpace Discussion / Re: Screencap Contest: November 2025
« Last post by Goober5000 on November 22, 2025, 04:45:34 pm »
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Asset Releases / Re: Dump of my various stuff
« Last post by TrashMan on November 22, 2025, 12:48:08 pm »Tentative release of the Hydra Advanced Sentry gun.
Same link.
Same link.
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Nightly Builds / Nightly: 22 November 2025 - Revision 5941d5ed8
« Last post by SirKnightly on November 22, 2025, 12:51:44 am »Here is the nightly for 22 November 2025 - Revision 5941d5ed8
Group: Linux-arm64
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Group: MacOSX-arm64
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Group: MacOSX-x86_64
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Group: Win32-SSE2
nightly_20251122_5941d5ed8-builds-Win32-SSE2.zip (Mirror)
Group: Win64-SSE2
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Group: Linux-arm64
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Group: Linux-x86_64
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commit fff480e10
Author: Goober5000
Commit: Goober5000
tweak ship_cleanup
code/mission/missionparse.cpp | 2 +-
code/scripting/api/libs/mission.cpp | 2 +-
code/scripting/global_hooks.cpp | 2 +-
code/ship/ship.cpp | 8 +++++---
4 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)
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commit 406f8e58c
Author: Goober5000
Commit: Goober5000
fix a font crash
code/graphics/software/font.cpp | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++------------
1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)
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FS2 Open Coding - The Source Code Project (SCP) / Release: 25.0.0-RC4
« Last post by SirKnightly on November 21, 2025, 11:56:31 pm »Change log: (chronologically ordered)
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Deprecations:
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Deprecations are a mechanism in FSO where a certain feature or aspect of the engine has changed or is no longer supported. Since this would normally break existing mods, we have the mod table feature "$Target Version:" with which a mod can specify what version of FSO it was developed with. Any features listed under Deprecations will be removed or changed when the target version of a mod is at least the version released in this post.
Previous 23.2.1 Release Thread
Launchers, if you don't have one already:
All platforms: For every day use, we recommend Knossos.NET, an integrated solution for downloading and launching mods.
Windows (32/64-bit)
Compiled using GitHub Actions on Windows Server 2019 (10.0.17763), Visual Studio Enterprise 2019
64-bit: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-x64-SSE2.zip
32-bit: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Win32-SSE2.zip
This one is based on the SSE2 Optimizations from the MSVC Compiler.
Linux
Compiled with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, GCC 9
x86_64: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Linux-x86_64.tar.gz
arm64: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Linux-arm64.tar.gz
These builds use a mechanism called AppImage which should allow these builds to run on most Linux distributions. However, we recommend that you compile your own builds which will result in less issues.
Alternatively, if there is a package in your software repository then you should use that. If you are the maintainer of such a package for a distribution then let us know and we will include that here.
macOS
macOS 10.9+
Intel (64-bit): fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Mac-x86_64.tar.gz
Apple Silicon: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Mac-arm64.tar.gz
These builds are not signed and so by default will fail to launch. To run them simply right-click on the app, click open, then click open again on the security confirmation dialog. You should only have to do this once for each app.
If running the game through Knossos or Knossos.NET this step should not be necessary.
NOTE: macOS builds currently have limited support and may exhibit issues not present on other platforms.
Known issues:
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Deprecations:
PLACEHOLDER
Deprecations are a mechanism in FSO where a certain feature or aspect of the engine has changed or is no longer supported. Since this would normally break existing mods, we have the mod table feature "$Target Version:" with which a mod can specify what version of FSO it was developed with. Any features listed under Deprecations will be removed or changed when the target version of a mod is at least the version released in this post.
Previous 23.2.1 Release Thread
Launchers, if you don't have one already:
All platforms: For every day use, we recommend Knossos.NET, an integrated solution for downloading and launching mods.
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Windows (32/64-bit)Compiled using GitHub Actions on Windows Server 2019 (10.0.17763), Visual Studio Enterprise 2019
64-bit: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-x64-SSE2.zip
32-bit: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Win32-SSE2.zip
This one is based on the SSE2 Optimizations from the MSVC Compiler.
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LinuxCompiled with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, GCC 9
x86_64: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Linux-x86_64.tar.gz
arm64: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Linux-arm64.tar.gz
These builds use a mechanism called AppImage which should allow these builds to run on most Linux distributions. However, we recommend that you compile your own builds which will result in less issues.
Alternatively, if there is a package in your software repository then you should use that. If you are the maintainer of such a package for a distribution then let us know and we will include that here.
macOSmacOS 10.9+
Intel (64-bit): fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Mac-x86_64.tar.gz
Apple Silicon: fs2_open_25_0_0-RC4-builds-Mac-arm64.tar.gz
These builds are not signed and so by default will fail to launch. To run them simply right-click on the app, click open, then click open again on the security confirmation dialog. You should only have to do this once for each app.
If running the game through Knossos or Knossos.NET this step should not be necessary.
NOTE: macOS builds currently have limited support and may exhibit issues not present on other platforms.
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Known issues:
- Github issues and pending pull requests
- See the list of bugs ranked by priority
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Mission & Campaign Releases / Re: RELEASE: The Sixth Seal 2 - The Keys of Ruin
« Last post by Solatar on November 21, 2025, 10:15:28 pm »Super well done!
I liked the Vasudan-sounding versions of the fs1 music (and the purely custom music fit in well, too), and the story tied in organically with ST:R. I enjoyed the fiction viewer and the use of the system map, too. Cool stuff to read. Great work!
Rendez-vous
I liked the Vasudan-sounding versions of the fs1 music (and the purely custom music fit in well, too), and the story tied in organically with ST:R. I enjoyed the fiction viewer and the use of the system map, too. Cool stuff to read. Great work!
Rendez-vous
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Mission & Campaign Releases / Re: RELEASE: The Sixth Seal 2 - The Keys of Ruin
« Last post by Goober5000 on November 20, 2025, 05:12:53 pm »Delighted to see this released! Nice work. 
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Mission & Campaign Releases / Re: RELEASE: The Sixth Seal 2 - The Keys of Ruin
« Last post by Nyctaeus on November 20, 2025, 04:53:16 pm »Hey, lead! I think I'm done bashing you for the demise of Earth Defense 
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This time we deliver.
.This time we deliver.
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Highlights / The Sixth Seal 2 has been released!
« Last post by Nyctaeus on November 20, 2025, 04:49:40 pm »
Shiv and Nyctaeus released The Keys of Ruin - A Vasudan-themed sequel of The Sixth Seal!80
Mission & Campaign Releases / RELEASE: The Sixth Seal 2 - The Keys of Ruin
« Last post by shiv on November 20, 2025, 04:42:53 pm »
You are a pilot of the Imperial Guard, a branch of the Vasudan Security Directorate that reports directly to the Imperial Court. It is early May, 2335. As the Terran-Vasudan allies prepare their final offensive against the Shivans in Ross 128, the Imperial Guard is given a very different mission: To capture the Hammer of Light carrier HLCa Eternity.
Download:
Features:
- 6 long, multi-stage missions with checkpoints
- Actor/AI-mixed voice acting
- New ships
- Beautifully rendered CBAnims by Ormuni
- Original new soundtrack composed by ShadowOfLight
After over six months of intense work, Nyctaeus and I are happy to announce the official release of The Sixth Seal 2: The Keys of Ruin. We truly hope you will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed developing it.
Special thanks to every team member and external contributor for driving this project forward through playtesting, consulting, and contributing brand-new assets:
- Belisarius
- Colt
- Envoybane
- Fusion
- Goober5000
- Iain "Nomad" Baker
- Knightmare
- Mjn.Mixael
- Mobius
- No Tea
- Ormuni
- ShadowsOfLight
Voice actors
- Colonol Dekker
- Dilmah G
- Envoybane
- No Tea
- Renegade Paladin
Full credits list (warning! - spoilers)
Spoiler:
Fredding:
- Shiv
Story:
Based on Silent Threat: Reborn
- Shiv
- Nyctaeus
Fiction Viewers:
- Nyctaeus, Proof-readed by Iain 'Nomad' Baker
Fonts:
- Junge Regular - Cyreal
Interace:
- SCP UI - MjnMixael
HUD:
- GTI Vaults and Omega 1 scanning - Nyctaeus
- Checkpoint and Mission Fail - Nyctaeus
- Von Ketteler head ani - ClutchNorris
- Shield icons for Claymore, Ennead and Qebui - Inferno Team
- Icon for Nhu - Oddgrim
Models:
- Debris pieces - Nyctaeus
- Skyboxes for Delta Serpentis and Ross 128 - Nyctaeus
- GTF Claymore - Nyctaeus, based on HTL Loki texture by Vasudan Admiral and original GTF Claymore by Aldo
- GTNB Clotho - Author unknown, taken from Blue Planet: War in Heaven. Retexture by Nyctaeus.
- PVF Ennead - Model by BrotherBryon, texture by Rampage, edits by Nyctaeus
- PVB Qebui - Model by BrotherBryon, texture by Rampage, edits by Nyctaeus
- PVF Nhu - Oddgrim
Music:
- Custom tracks and music from Freespace Soundtrack Expansion Project - ShadowsOfLight aka SoL
- Dan Wentz
Sounds:
- Scanning sounds from Half-Life 1 by Valve
- Shiv
Story:
Based on Silent Threat: Reborn
- Shiv
- Nyctaeus
Fiction Viewers:
- Nyctaeus, Proof-readed by Iain 'Nomad' Baker
Fonts:
- Junge Regular - Cyreal
Interace:
- SCP UI - MjnMixael
HUD:
- GTI Vaults and Omega 1 scanning - Nyctaeus
- Checkpoint and Mission Fail - Nyctaeus
- Von Ketteler head ani - ClutchNorris
- Shield icons for Claymore, Ennead and Qebui - Inferno Team
- Icon for Nhu - Oddgrim
Models:
- Debris pieces - Nyctaeus
- Skyboxes for Delta Serpentis and Ross 128 - Nyctaeus
- GTF Claymore - Nyctaeus, based on HTL Loki texture by Vasudan Admiral and original GTF Claymore by Aldo
- GTNB Clotho - Author unknown, taken from Blue Planet: War in Heaven. Retexture by Nyctaeus.
- PVF Ennead - Model by BrotherBryon, texture by Rampage, edits by Nyctaeus
- PVB Qebui - Model by BrotherBryon, texture by Rampage, edits by Nyctaeus
- PVF Nhu - Oddgrim
Music:
- Custom tracks and music from Freespace Soundtrack Expansion Project - ShadowsOfLight aka SoL
- Dan Wentz
Sounds:
- Scanning sounds from Half-Life 1 by Valve
Screenshots
