The Ur-Quan Masters Returns to Steam as Free Stars Next Week

After more than two decades, the beloved sci-fi adventure game makes its comeback, now free and updated for modern audiences.

The Ur-Quan Masters, originally known as Star Control 2, is set to be released on Steam for free on February 19, under the new title Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters.
Developed by the original creators, Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford, the game has been updated with modern graphics and gameplay mechanics while retaining its classic charm.
The release follows a complicated legal history, including a trademark infringement lawsuit with Stardock, which has been amicably settled, allowing the continuation of the Ur-Quan Masters series.
Pistol Shrimp, the studio founded by Reiche, Ford, and others, is also working on a direct sequel, Free Stars: Children of Infinity, continuing the story of humanity's struggle for survival among the stars.
The game features exploration, resource collection, fleet building, and combat, offering players an immersive open-world experience in the galaxy.