Saboteur Remake

The last and arguably ultimate Star Wars space combat simulator. Although it was released in 1999, several mods are available that freshen up the appearance while retaining the surprisingly deep gameplay.

High Definition (1080p, 60fps) Gameplay Videos

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance New Shading System

This video compares an out-of-the-box installation of XWA to one with the XWAUP 1.6, Blue Max's Effects 1.1.3, Super Backdrops v2.1, and more!

(This supersedes the old Reshade shader mod used in the older videos below.)

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Battlefront II Style

(Roughly) recreating the Starfighter Assault on Fondor from the Star Wars Battlefront II Beta in X-Wing Alliance, using the old Reshader mod.

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Shader Mod Preview

This video includes several clips demonstrating the old Reshade shader mod.

(More gameplay videos yet to come...)

New Shading System Upgrade

Visit https://xwaupgrade.com/ to download the upgrades!

Recommended Installations from
XWA Upgrade

Effects by Blue Max's Version 1.1.3
XWAU Craft Pack 1.6 
 Rebel Dynamic Cockpits Version 2.0
 Tie Fighter Dynamic Cockpits Version 1.0
 Super Backdrops Version 2.1
 Crew Quarters Upgrade Version 1.0
Victory I-class Star Destroyer

[OLD] Reshade Instructions

The below instructions are left for reference, but are no longer needed once installing Blue Max's Effects from X-Wing Alliance Upgrade.

Saboteur Remake <Premium Release>

A remake can keep the pulp aesthetic (the jazz soundtrack, the dangerous cabarets, the trench coats) while deepening the moral complexity. Instead of just "kill every man in a grey coat," the game could introduce dilemmas: Do you assassinate a scientist who is developing a terrifying new bomb, knowing his research could save Allied lives if captured? Do you blow up a train carrying art stolen from Jewish families, even if it means derailing a civilian car?

Many fans frequently request a remake of the by Pandemic Studios . While no official remake exists for this title, it was recently re-released on Steam with modern fixes. [13, 15] Most Requested Remake Improvements saboteur remake

A remake can keep the pulp aesthetic (the jazz soundtrack, the dangerous cabarets, the trench coats) while deepening the moral complexity. Instead of just "kill every man in a grey coat," the game could introduce dilemmas: Do you assassinate a scientist who is developing a terrifying new bomb, knowing his research could save Allied lives if captured? Do you blow up a train carrying art stolen from Jewish families, even if it means derailing a civilian car?

Many fans frequently request a remake of the by Pandemic Studios . While no official remake exists for this title, it was recently re-released on Steam with modern fixes. [13, 15] Most Requested Remake Improvements

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