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Wing Commander: Privateer
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Sold on GOG Space sim 1993 Origin Systems

Wing Commander: Privateer

Origin's 1993 open-world spin-off of Wing Commander: Elite's freedom with Wing Commander's flair.

In the lawless Gemini Sector, you fly a beat-up ship and make a living any way you can: trading, hunting bounties, escorting convoys or turning pirate. Along the way, you stumble onto an ancient alien mystery.

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About the game

Every credit goes back into your ship: better engines, shields, guns and cargo space, or a whole new ship.

There is an optional main story, but you can ignore it and simply live the life of a space trader.

History

Developed by Origin Systems, produced by Chris Roberts and directed by Joe Garcia, and released in 1993.

Privateer 2: The Darkening followed in 1996.

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Ways to play

GOG.com Wing Commander: Privateer, ready to play on modern computers
Paid Open

Extras

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Official extras on GOG Buying the GOG version also gets you these extras, free to download from your GOG library:
Manual Reference card Production documents Artworks Playtester's guide
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