Interplay has teamed up with designer Chris Taylor (Fallout, Starfleet Command) to bring back the classic FreeSpace... as a miniatures tabletop game. They're seeking funding on Kickstarter right this moment, and this is the only way to get it.
Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Rulebook Released
This may be the first time this has been done, but this Kickstarter campaign will be your only chance to pick up the game. FreeSpace Tactics will be available exclusively to backers!
For those who have never witnessed its glory, Descent: FreeSpace was a space combat sim that launched in 1998. Its sequel, Freespace 2, released the following year and is still regarded as one of the finest of the genre, butting heads against the popular Wing Commander and X-Wing series of the time. No one did dogfights like FreeSpace 2. No one.
Interplay is being helped out by tabletop game publisher Cryptozoic Entertainment.
"Interplay and Cryptozoic are neighbors and good friends," said John Nee, CEO of Cryptozoic, "so we knew early on that they were working on something special with FreeSpace Tactics. We came onboard to help with design support, playtesting, and the promotional campaign, using our experience to improve an already amazing product. Chris Taylor is not only a world-class video game designer, but an incredible tabletop game designer. With FreeSpace Tactics, he has made an excellent ship-to-ship strategy game that is fun and expandable and may take over your entire life."
They have a funding goal of $75,000 and 30 days to achieve it. Stretch goals will allow the game to contain more pilots and more miniatures! Check out the Kickstarter right here and pick up FreeSpace 2 on GOG.com, where it's currently on sale for a mere $5.
