Face new space combat challenges in
X-Wing Alliance -- the imposing second Death Star, the legendary Millennium Falcon, a scheming rival family, and much much more.
A neutral family fights for its business -- and its survival -- and is swept up in the struggle against the encroaching Empire. You must defy the strong-arm tactics of a rival family who will stop at nothing to destroy your trading company. Ultimately, you will join the Rebel Alliance for a series of covert assignments and uncover information about the Empire's second Death Star project. The finale? You'll find yourself at the controls of the legendary Millennium Falcon, flying against the massive Imperial fleet in the Battle of Endor.
X-Wing Alliance puts you right in the middle of the epic Star Wars conflict -- and takes space combat excitement to new heights.
GamePlay:
- Compelling single player campaign with over 50 missions leading to the climatic Battle of Endor. Secondary plot focuses on the rivalries between competing family businesses during this time of great upheaval
- Expansive game play in four space sectors of space which you can move between while events occur in real time in all areas
- Over 200 ships (including new high tech TIE Fighters), space stations and other objects created or redesigned so that they will shine when played on the latest 3D hardware accelerated systems
- Immersive graphical interface returning to the roots of the previous Star Wars space combat hits X-Wing and TIE Fighter
- True 3D Hanger where you can choose and equip your craft. You can return to the hangar during the middle of a mission to re-arm or switch craft
- New audio features over 8,000 lines of original voice recording and a dynamic Star Wars sound track
3D Graphics Engine:
- Support for twice as many objects in each of the four space sectors creating the largest Star Wars space combat experience yet
- Fly into the interiors of large ships, space stations, asteroids, starship hangers, the second Death Star and a Rebel proving ground
- Fully 3D rendered cockpits allow for 360-degree views. You can finally see what it looks like to turn your head to track a quick moving TIE fighter with pad lock view
- Support for the latest 3D hardware that now allows for screen resolutions up to 1600 x 1200
Highly customizable Heads Up Display (HUD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) systems
- New particle system which can show real-time graphical damage to both your craft and enemy craft with effects like blast marks, debris and smoke in the cockpit
- New graphic effects including colored lighting, engine glow, shield glow, and striking planetary backdrops
Technology:
- Hardware Acceleration supported as an option through Direct 3D and software render support
- Return of iMuse for dynamic CD quality music that changes to match the mood and tone of the game
- 3D sound supported through Microsoft DirectSound3D
- Support for Force Feedback Joystick & Rudder Pedals
