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OpenArena

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description OpenArena Overview

OpenArena is a free-to-play first-person shooter built upon the ioquake engine. It’s notable for its retro aesthetic and competitive arena combat, offering a classic Quake III Arena experience. The game appeals to players seeking a modded PC FPS with strong community support and focused gameplay centered around maps like Samoa.

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info OpenArena Specifications

Country	Samoa
Year	2005

help OpenArena FAQ

Is OpenArena really free, and is it based on Quake III Arena?

OpenArena is a free, open-source arena shooter designed around the Quake III Arena style of fast multiplayer combat. Its engine work is based on ioquake3 and the released id Tech 3 source code, which is licensed under GPL 2. [OpenArena GitHub](https://github.com/OpenArena/)

What game modes does OpenArena support?

Its core modes include Free For All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and tournament-style matches. Players can also practice against bots, which makes the game playable without a populated public server. [OpenArena](https://github.com/OpenArena/)

Which platforms can run OpenArena?

Official OpenArena builds have been available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The ioquake3 project also documents support for modern ports and operating systems, although current compatibility depends on the specific build. [ioquake3](https://ioquake3.org/about/)

Do I need to own Quake III Arena to play OpenArena?

No. OpenArena is intended to be a standalone free game with its own open content, so it does not require the original Quake III Arena data files. It recreates the arena-shooter structure while using its own art, maps, weapons, and characters. [OpenArena FAQ](https://openarena.fandom.com/wiki/FAQ)

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