14 DAY TRIAL // FreeOrion, a free, open source, turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project, has reached version 0.4.2.
According to its developers, FreeOrion is far from being a complete game and it still requires a great deal of new features.
Highlights of FreeOrion 0.4.2:
• The AI has been improved and it's no longer “cheating”; • Many GUI enhancements and shortcuts have been implemented; • Galactopedia has been expanded with game mechanics articles and lots of cross-links; • Batch production of ships is now possible; • Sitrep notifications have been improved; • Stealth and detection have been improved; • Almost everything has been enhanced, reworked, and better balanced.
Check out the official announcement for a complete list of changes and new features. Keep in mind that this is a development version, so you will most likely encounter bugs.
Download FreeOrion 0.4.2 right now from Softpedia.