A mod for the popular space trading game, Freelancer

Discovery Freelancer Mod is a free mod for the popular space trading game, Freelancer. The mod aims to provide all-around improvements to the original game while still keeping the original feel of the game. The aim of the mod is to rebalance it to suit the play styles of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

The Freelancer game has a strong following for such an old game, attracting the attention of many mod-makers. Unlike some mods that focus on visual improvements — such as Freelancer: HD Edition Mod and Star Citizen — Discovery Freelander Mod is more focused on gameplay. As well as rebalancing, it also adds to the existing lore.

Extending the life of a popular 2006 game

Originally released in 2006, Freelancer was a space trading and combat simulation game that has garnered quite a following of fans. Some of the following still remain to this day, and Discovery Freelancer Mod aims to give those players more to enjoy from the original game.

Extended lore and gameplay rebalancing

Discovery Freelancer Mod aims to make a number of more subtle changes to the gameplay to make it more suitable for MMORPG gameplay, as well as generally build on the lore and narratives in the game. The mod developers have released several iterations of the mod, and each continues the story of the game universe.

A valuable mod for fans of Freelancer

The fact that each new release of this mod advances the in-game narrative further will be a welcome addition for fans of the game. The developers seem to be actively working on the mod, with regular updates coming out annually since the game’s initial release in 2006.