1990
Wing Commander
DOS
The game that launched the series. Real-time 3D space combat with cinematic presentation, branching mission tree, and Roland MT-32 soundtrack.
1992
Wing Commander (SNES)
SNES
Console port of the 1990 DOS original. Faithfully adapted for the Super Nintendo with modified graphics and the SNES sound chip in place of the MT-32 soundtrack.
1990
Wing Commander: The Secret Missions
DOS
First mission-disk expansion. New Kilrathi system, new missions, continuing the WC I storyline. Adds Firekka campaign.
1991
Wing Commander: The Secret Missions 2: Crusade
DOS
Second expansion. The Confederation investigates the Kilrathi's new allies.
1991
Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi
DOS
Blair is disgraced and reassigned. Introduced the Speech Accessory Pack for voiced dialogue — one of the first PC games with full speech.
1991
Wing Commander II: Special Operations 1
DOS
First WC II expansion. New missions, new ships, deeper story.
1992
Wing Commander II: Special Operations 2
DOS
Second WC II expansion. Concludes the Special Operations arc.
1993
Wing Commander Academy
DOS
Standalone combat simulator without the campaign structure. Train against configurable opponents.
1993
Wing Commander: Privateer
DOS
Open-world spin-off. Trade, fight, or pirate your way through the Gemini sector. A different perspective on the Wing Commander universe.
1994
Wing Commander: Armada
DOS
Real-time strategy hybrid. Build fleets and engage the Kilrathi in turn-based and real-time modes. Multiplayer focus.
1994
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
DOS
3DO
PlayStation
Saturn
Hollywood FMV sequences with Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell, John Rhys-Davies. Four CD-ROMs, $4M budget. George Oldziey score.
1996
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
DOS
PlayStation
$12M production. Hamill and McDowell return. A political story of Confederation civil war. Six disc release.
1996
Wing Commander Privateer 2: The Darkening
DOS
Indirect sequel to Privateer, set in a different quadrant. Gretchen Brogdon and Christopher Walken in FMV roles.
1997
Wing Commander: Prophecy
DOS
GBA
New protagonist, new alien threat — the Nephilim. First major entry without Chris Roberts's direct involvement. GBA port in 2003.
1998
Wing Commander: Secret Ops
Windows
Free episodic download — an unprecedented distribution model for a AAA title. Seven episodes released weekly online.