Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos

Located in the Badlands cluster, a century has passed since the first Independence War. Your father was executed by the Corporations over an unpaid debt, and you spent 15 years imprisoned for seeking justice. Now is the moment for revenge. It is time to halt the Corporations before they corrupt the entire galaxy. It is time to seize the universe's most sophisticated interstellar technology and engage in combat in the ultimate space simulation. Pilot four futuristic battlecruisers and a group of revolutionary pirates in a massive conflict against overwhelming odds—since there simply isn't enough Space for everyone!

• Intuitive and innovative interface - 90% of functions are fully customizable to your preference, whether on the joystick, keyboard, or a combination of both!
  
• Online multiplayer functionality for up to 8 players. Enjoy DeathMatch, Capture the Flag, and a variety of other unique scenarios.
  
• The revolutionary Flux™ Graphics Engine: Compatible with Microsoft Direct3D® - featuring surface details such as rust, decay, and wear on vessels, alongside impressive fire and flare effects. Every ship is modeled using textures and details from the CGI movies.
  
• Physically realistic flight dynamics. All vessels utilize a Newtonian mechanics simulation, adhering to the same movement rules as real spacecraft. This includes simulation of linear and angular momentum, inertia, and rotational moment of inertia. Vessels can employ either a free-flight mode or computer-assisted fly-by-wire controls.
  
• Join forces against enemies using detachable fighters. Retain them onboard as lethal gun turrets or deploy them as wingmen for attacks.
  
• Superior non-linear gameplay encompassing 16 star systems, with interactions involving dynamically generated space traffic.
  
• Pilot 4 flyable ships and utilize over 30 weapons and accessories in nearly infinite combinations.
  
• Acquaint yourself with the locals, ranging from taxi ships and freighters to space patrols and pirates.
  
• Witness the space opera unfold through a rich, four-act storyline.

Important Multiplayer Note: Atari no longer maintains active servers for this game; however, multiplayer via local networks remains possible.

Important Compatibility Note: Although testing was successfully conducted on modern systems (Windows 7 and 8) to ensure compatibility, this is a legacy title and some configurations may fail. Our tests indicate, however, that running this game under Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode works without issue for most machines.