Identification

• A file with the rez file extension is known as an Escape Velocity plug-in file.
  
  

Function

• Rez files are updates that provide new features for the Escape Velocity games, such as new ships, planets or story lines. The rez file extension allows your computer to recognize the file as requiring one of the Escape Velocity games to be accessed.
  
  

Sources

• Escape Velocity plug-in files are available from download directly from Ambrosia's website, but were created by users of the game.
  
  

Warning

• After it is installed, deleting a rez file will remove any new features that were contained in the plug-in file.
  
  

Considerations

• Most rez files are designated for one specific version of an Escape Velocity game, such as Escape Velocity 1, Escape Velocity Override or Escape Velocity Nova. If you experience an error message while trying to access a rez file, it is possible that the file you have downloaded is not meant for you use with the Escape Velocity game installed on your computer.