ID4 Online

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ID4 Online
Developer(s)Mythic Entertainment
Publisher(s)Centropolis Interactive
Producer(s)Matt Firor[1]
Platform(s)Windows
Release2000

ID4 Online, known more formally as Independence Day Online, was an action game developed by Mythic Entertainment, and published by Centropolis Interactive.[2][3][4][5][6][7] It is based on the 1996 film Independence Day.[3]

Gameplay

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Independence Day Online is a first-person, multiplayer action game in which players can choose to fight as either the humans or the returning alien invaders, engaging in large-scale battles across key locations in the solar system—including Earth, the Moon, and Mars.[7] The game supports up to 30 players per match, with multiple matches running at once.[7] Combat happens in space, allowing ships to thrust in any direction and rotate freely.[7]

Development

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The game uses the NetImmerse 3D game engine and was the first online game that was distributed on a DVD.[8][6][1][3] More than a million copies were distributed.[3] The Independence Day Special Edition contained a one month free subscription to the game.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "World of Independence Day Strikes Again in Mythic's Online Game Using NetImmerse". Numerical Design Limited. August 2000. Archived from the original on October 2, 2000. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "ID4 Online". Mothership Games. Archived from the original on October 31, 2000. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "A stunning sequel!". The Toronto Star. September 14, 2000. p. 139. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Independence Day Online Preview". PC Joker (in German). September 2000. p. 82. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Fudge, James (2000). "ID4 Online Tournaments Announced". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on May 16, 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "ID4 Online Tournaments Begin Today". Computer Games Magazine. 2000. Archived from the original on May 16, 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d "The Galactic Struggle Continues". Mythic Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 14, 2000. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Cheung, Kevin (September 16, 2000). "Net Gamer". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 59. Archived from the original on November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Garrett, Diane (March 20, 2000). "Independence Day package signals Fox's DVD strategy". Video Business. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025 – via Gale Research.
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