By Jason Brown
with special thanks to Digital Anvil for their contributions
Design by Katie Bush

Introduction

Freelancer is a 3D space combat game that features elements of adventure and exploration. Boasting a massive universe full of mystery and intrigue, Freelancer has a mix of open-ended freelancing missions and linear story-driven missions. Freelancer lets you play the game you want--you can play only the single-player game, you can disregard the story and only freelance, or you can do a little of both. Whatever you decide, you will find assistance in this guide.

While you're navigating story missions, refer to the mission walk-throughs. For the times when you hit a free moment in the story, the freelance hints section of the guide offers tips and general gameplay advice. But because Freelancer's universe changes based on individual actions, the only set component of the game is the story missions. Beyond the story, it's up to you to explore and apply the hints, statistics, and strategies we offer.

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