D2X Project

Note: d2x has not been updated in a very long time. Please check out one of the following d2x-derived projects:

D2X-Rebirth - Many improvements and enhancements, while maintaining the original feel of Descent 2. Basically the spiritual successor to this project.
D2X-XL - Also has many improvements and enhancements, particularly in the area of new effects and gameplay features.

Descent 2 for DOS, Windows, and Unix (Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, etc).

d2x can also run on handhelds like the Pocket PC and the Nokia internet tablets.

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Binaries

This project does not often have up-to-date binaries available, I always recommend compiling from SVN to get the latest features and bug-fixes.
What we do have is available here.

Source

The latest source release is d2x-0.2.5.tar.gz. Older versions are here
Original D1 source code (PC version): [tar.gz]
Original D1 source code (Mac version): [tar.gz]
Original D2 source code: [tar.gz]

SVN

To access the source code via SVN:

svn co svn://svn.icculus.org/d2x/trunk d2x

You can browse the source code online, with ViewVC

If you are a past contributor to d1x or d2x, your old cvs login does not tranfer over. Send me an email and I can give you access to svn.

You can also browse the cvs history of d1x online, with cvs2html. It is generated once a month or so.

Shareware Data Files

Descent I PC Version: [exe] [tar.gz]
Descent I Mac Version: [sit.hqx] [tar.gz]
Descent II PC Version: [exe] [tar.gz]
Descent II Mac Version: [sit.hqx] [tar.gz]

Game Patches

Descent II PC 1.x->1.2: [exe]
Descent II Mac 1.2: [sit.hqx]

Miscellaneous Stuff

The Descent I Trailer: [qt]
The Descent II Trailer: [exe]

Other Sites Relating to D2X

D1X Project, from which d2x borrows heavily.
Descent Developer Network, where you can find:
- Original Descent 1 Source Code
- Original Descent 2 Source Code
The Linux Game Tome
icculus.org's Freespace porting project (supports FS 1 and 2)

Help Improve D2X!

If you fix a bug or add a feature, send it in a patch! Either attach it to the relevant bugzilla bug, or send it to the mailing list.

Questions about d2x can be best answered on the descent-source mailing list. see the D1X Developer Resources page for the archives and subscription information. org.

d2x is maintained by Bradley Bell and hosted by