Old game -
new soul
D2X-XL is an improved and modernized version of the classic 3D shooters Descent 1 and Descent 2. It allows you to play both games with a single program.
D2X-XL
Carefully crafted enhancements in every area of the game, while still preserving the gameplay of the originals.
Installation In-Game Commands FAQ Multiplayer How-to Modding All D2X-XL pagesDLE
The Descent 1 and 2 level editor, with many advanced editing functions.
Introduction General UI Lighting How-To Music How-To Version History Download DLELevels
My collection of hand picked single and multiplayer levels for Descent 1 and 2.
Single Player Multiplayer Architectural Level Spotlight 3rd Party Missions HintsWorklog
Notes on features and problems from the development of D2X-XL, newest first.
Featured levels
Hand picked single and multiplayer levels for Descent 1 and 2.
Sirius
Year Of The Tiger
Fantastic D2X-XL mission with impressive architecture!
Yokelassence
The Sphere
Stunning 4 level D2X-XL mission with awesome architecture and effects
DarkFlameWolf
Descent Vignettes
Beautiful 25+2 level Descent 1 mission featuring "Descent In A Nutshell"
DarkFlameWolf
The Enemy Within
A massive and awesome multi-author Descent 2 mission.
News
D2X-XL v2.1.11 is out! Download it.
- for every sound D2 has and D1 doesn't, D2 will now play the proper D2 sound when the related event occurs while playing a D1 mission
D2X-XL v2.1.10 is out! Download it.
- added support for textures from the DMRP
D2X-XL v2.1.9 is out! Download it.
- music stopped playing in secret levels
- fixed various other music playback related bugs
- fixed various lighting related bugs
- fixed various bugs in all online game modes
- fixed various bugs concerning data selection from mods and level transitions