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Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition

Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition presents the original 1990 space combat classic alongside its expanded Anniversary counterpart. It integrates the iconic Kilrathi Saga version with modern community patches for enhanced audio, visuals, and control options. This edition offers the definitive way to experience the groundbreaking campaign that defined the genre's early era.

Action Shooter Simulation
Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (10, 11)
Developer:
Origin Systems
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
About this game

Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition Overview

Includes both Anniversary and Legacy Editions. If you already own the legacy version, Anniversary Edition will be added to your library.

Widely regarded as one of the most advanced PC games upon its release in 1990, Wing Commander defined the space combat genre and pushed the boundaries in terms of PC visual and audio quality. Now celebrated in this special 35th Anniversary Edition, the game has been restored in collaboration with the dedicated Wing Commander community to deliver the most dynamic version ever released.

35th Anniversary Edition key improvements:

The Kilrathi Saga – The coveted Kilrathi Saga version of Wing Commander comes integrated directly with this installation, for the first time ever available as a digital release. The Kilrathi Saga provides digital music and sound, a re-orchestrated soundtrack, and optional drop-away cockpit support

Wcdx Integration – For the Kilrathi Saga version, bundled with the incredible Wcdx patch built by the Wing Commander community, offering features like gameplay speed fixes, improved controller support, planetary space backgrounds, optional cheats, windowed mode, and more

WCAT Integration – For the DOS version, bundled with the phenomenal WCAT patch built by the Wing Commander community, restoring the gameplay / audio feel of a 386 PC, improved controls, asteroid adjustments, and more

– Bonus extras including manuals, reference cards, ship blueprints, and more

– Cloud Saves

This 35th Anniversary Edition is the ultimate way to enjoy one of the most important franchises in gaming history.

Original Game Description:

“Wingleader One! Wingleader One! Bogies all around! Can’t shake ’em!” “Hold on, Hunter, I’m on my way!…” You’re a starfighter pilot, the best of the best, but nothing in your training prepared you for action this hot. Deepspace dogfights against Kilrathi aces are deadly, and the future of humanity is on the line each time you fly!

Wing Commander puts you in the middle of the most intense starship action you’ve ever experienced outside of a movie theater. But in Wing Commander, you’re the star!

  • Experience Origin’s amazing new state-of-the-art computer graphics and sound system.
  • Marvel at the detailed, ray-traced, bit-mapped images in Origin’s cutting-edge 3-D technology.
  • Thrill to the dynamic soundtrack that senses the action on-screen and alters the pacing, tempo, and mood of the music to match!
  • Advance in rank while piloting one of four unique Terran spacefighters against a deadly array of enemy ships.
  • See the action from all angles using Wing Commander’s player-controlled camera.
  • Count on your wingman, a skilled pilot, thanks to the advanced Wing Commander artificial intelligence system, but don’t get cocky: The enemy flies intelligently, too!
  • Play individual missions for fun or join in an elaborate campaign designed to test your reflexes and strategic skills.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: : Windows 10
  • Processor: : 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: : 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: : 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX: : 9.0c
  • Storage: : 2 GB of available space
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Wing Commander: 35th Anniversary Edition:
    • Run or double-click setup_wing_commander_35th_anniversary_edition_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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