Take control of the "fastest ship in the galaxy" -- the Millennium Falcon -- as well as X-wings, A-wings, B-wings, Y-wings and other Corellian transports.
Join the massive assault on the fully operational second Death Star in the epic Battle of Endor
Fifty story-driven single-player missions and flexible new multi-player options
Fly into the interior of the complex objects including star ships, asteroids, a salvage yard, and to the core of the Death Star for the first time in a Star Wars space combat game.
New "skirmish" mode lets you set your own mission parameters (number of ships, types of ships, targets, and more) to create many customized single and multi-player conflicts
State-of-the-art space combat experience with updated graphics, special effects and expanded battles on an incredibly vast scale
Immersive playing environment including true 3D cockpits -- with full 360-degree views inside and out -- as well as a true 3D hangar
Rich, soundtrack fills out the experience, including extensive new recorded dialog, dynamic audio that interacts with game events, the original Star Wars music and authentic sound effects.

X-Wing was one of the first true space combat simulators for the PC back in 1993 and X-Wing Alliance incorporates both graphic and technological advances to create the most realistic Star Wars flying experience to date.

Dual story line drives rich single player gaming

The immersive single player story begins with you as "Ace" Azameen, in training to join your family's Twin Suns Transport Services business as a pilot. Your immediate family will assist you as you learn the ropes, along with MK (your droid and constant companion.) As the game progresses you will be drawn into the Rebel Alliance's fight for survival from the encroaching Galactic Empire. The corrupt Viraxo family's schemes compound your problems as they continue with their mission to destroy Twin Suns. The choice is yours and so are the consequences.

Game play

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

MULTI-PLAYER
X-Wing Alliance features several enhancements to multi-player game play. You will be able to race your friends in the Pilot Proving Ground, use one of 5 provided templates or create your own custom "skirmish" missions. Fly more than 20 different ships for either the Rebel Alliance or the Empire while competing over the Internet, a local area network, serial cable or modem.

Multi-player Support

Internet: Up to 4 players
LAN: Up to 8 players
Modem to Modem: 2 players
Serial to Serial: 2 players

Multi-player Connection Set-up

Skirmish mode options

Maximum of 16 flight groups amongst 2, 4 or 8 teams
Participants can be either friends, AI or a combination of both
Over 20 flyable ships from the Rebel Alliance, Empire or Trading Clans
Over 150 different objects including: starfighters, capital ships, buoys, mines, and space stations
Up to 6 ships in a flight group
Up to 9 waves of a flight group
Combat environment: deep space, asteroid field, and mine field
Initial distance and same or unique regions in space
Setting both primary and secondary objectives
Select armaments and countermeasures for each flight group
You can save your skirmish files and exchange them with friends.

Skirmish Set-up