Second step: Download and install FreelancerCD or No-CD versionFirst of all, i guess you don't have the CD version of Freelancer. You can buy it online or download the ISO version, it depends on what you prefer. Since i only tried with the ISO version, here is the download: firedrop.comIt's better to follow the instructions and download the ISO if you don't want any problems.

When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu.

Remember to delete all the folders if you already installed Freelancer in the past.I'm not responsable of your use about the ISO.Extract the ISO fileCreate a new folder on the desktop named Freelancer and then extract the ISO on it. You will find a file named SETUP.EXE, run it and follow the instructions in order to download the real folder of Freelancer.

Don't run or move anything else. Third step: Discovery modSince we want to play the multiplayer mode, i chose the firedrop.com. Looney tunes dash gameplay. You will also be able to play the single player mode (even with mods if you want, i will make another guide about that).Download Discovery modDownload and install it, now you will find Discovery Freelancer and Freelancer (already created from the past installaton) on your desktop.

Delete Freelancer, since it is only a shortcut and then run Discovery Freelancer.Install Discovery FreelancerIgnore the account messages since you will get a personal ID when you will run the game. The launcher will update for a while and you will see an helmet icon on the taskbar, hidden by the the launcher for someone. It is the EULA, accept it and then press the Launch Game button to start the game.

Discovery mod is a full-scale expansion pack for Freelancer focused on continuing the story started in the vanilla campaign via the roleplay-driven multiplayer server an community forums. The mod and community currently host the most active remaining multiplayer experience for Freelancer and the mod introduces many new features including but not limited to new ship classes and types, ship equipment, player owned (and built) bases, jumpdrives, cloaking devices and equipment manufacturing as well as the ability to create, run and maintain player-led factions that shape, contribute and are a part of the ingame roleplay environment. This multiplayer-focused mod allows players to immerse themselves in the Freelancer world some time after the Nomad War from the singleplayer experience.