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About FTL: Faster Than Light
FTL: Faster Than Light is a single‑player spaceship simulation roguelike where you command a crew across a randomly generated galaxy. Each run features text‑based encounters, strategic decisions, and permanent death, so no two play‑throughs are alike.
The game now ships in nine languages and includes the free Advanced Edition, which adds a new alien race, extra ships, weapons, drones, events and additional music tracks.
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Multilingual Support
FTL is offered in nine languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Mandarin. All menus, subtitles and in‑game text are translated, allowing players worldwide to access the same content.
The language selection is made in the game launcher before starting a new run, ensuring the chosen language applies to every encounter and UI element throughout the session.
- Set your preferred language in the launcher before launching the game.
- If a language appears incomplete, confirm the latest update has been applied.
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Advanced Edition Content
The free Advanced Edition adds a new alien race, additional events, extra weapons, playable ships, drones and new musical tracks by Ben Prunty. Guest writers Tom Jubert and Chris Avellone contributed new events.
Purchasers of the game from this point forward receive the content automatically; existing owners receive an update that incorporates the additions without extra cost.
- Explore the new alien race early to see how its ship differs from the default options.
- Listen to the added tracks during long voyages for variety.
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Strategic Gameplay
Combat centers on giving orders to crew members, managing ship power distribution, and selecting weapon targets. Each decision can change the outcome of a battle, making careful planning essential.
The game presents multiple solutions to challenges, such as rerouting power to engines, boosting weapons, or launching boarding parties, allowing players to choose the approach that fits the situation.
- Consider how shifting power affects shields, weapons and engines before committing.
- Choose weapon targets that align with your current tactical goal.
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Pause and Plan
Players can pause the game at any moment during combat, giving time to assess the battlefield and issue commands without pressure. The pause works for both single‑player and remote‑play sessions.
While paused you can adjust power distribution, change crew orders or select new weapon targets, then resume to see the effects of your revised strategy.
- Use pause to review the current state of your ship before making a power shift.
- Adjust crew orders while paused to ensure they execute as intended.
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Permadeath
When your ship is destroyed, the game ends permanently; there is no reload or second chance. This mechanic makes every decision carry weight and adds tension to each encounter.
Because death is final, players must manage resources carefully and weigh risks before committing to aggressive actions, reinforcing the survival focus of the experience.
- Treat each encounter as potentially final and avoid unnecessary risks.
- Monitor ship health and power levels closely to prevent sudden loss.
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