Overview
The Savegame Editor supports vanilla, FS1 encrypted saves and mod saves, loads game information lazily for faster startup, and displays saves as `Filename - In-game Name`. Changes are only written when you explicitly save.
Project Progress
FL Atlas Savegame Editor
74%
Overall
Current focus: additional UX improvements and edge-case support for mods.
Project Details
FL Atlas Savegame Editor
Standalone editor for Freelancer single-player save files (`*.fl`). The tool is designed for safe editing and combines savegame inspection, targeted modifications, validation, and traceable backup history.
Savegames
Backup Workflow
Singleplayer
Editor Tabs
- `Visited` with map state, current system, and reveal tools
- `Locked Gates` to inspect and unlock blocked jump connections
- `Reputation` with faction tables, templates, cleanup, and validation helpers
- `Trent` for appearance elements with protection for costume-based saves
- `Ship` with subareas for core components, equipment entries, and cargo entries
Safety Features
- Automatic backup on every save
- Story saves protect risky system and base modifications
- Encrypted `FLS1` saves remain encrypted by default
- Incompatible or unknown entries remain visible and are preserved on save
Validation and Restore
- `Check savegame` validates ship, equipment, cargo, factions, system/base, and visited state
- Hardpoint autofix helps repair invalid equipment assignments
- Save preview shows planned changes before writing
- Restore first creates a new snapshot of the current state
Build and Configuration
- Requirements: Python 3.10+, PySide6, `pefile`, optional PyInstaller
- Build files: `build.py`, `savegame_editor.spec`, `build.bat`, `build.sh`
- Local config: `%APPDATA%\fl_editor\config.json` or `~/.config/fl_editor/config.json`
- Important settings include save paths, recent files, theme, and language