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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} An open source alternative to [[Quake III Arena]]
 
{{ii}} An open source alternative to [[Quake III Arena]]
{{++}} Available for free
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{{++}} Available for no charge
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{{++}} no hidden cost/micro-payment
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{{++}} free and open-source software
  
 
'''General information'''
 
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\OpenArena\baseoa}}
 
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 90 FPS by default, change maxfps value in q3config.cfg to desired frame rate - 5 (default cap setting is 85, resulting in a 90fps cap)
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 90 FPS by default, change with <code>com_maxfps</code>. Has frame rate intervals, see http://openarena.wikia.com/wiki/Manual/Graphic_options
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              = unknown
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|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
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Revision as of 12:20, 3 February 2016

OpenArena
OpenArena cover
Developers
OpenArena Team
Engines
id Tech 3
Release dates
Windows August 19, 2005
macOS (OS X) August 19, 2005
Linux August 19, 2005
OpenArena on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).

Key points

An open source alternative to Quake III Arena
Available for no charge
no hidden cost/micro-payment
free and open-source software

General information

Official website
Official forums
Official wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16
All official maps are designed for at most 16 players. However, dedicated servers can be set to have no max player limit.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
A full guide can be found here
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 21, 80
UDP 27950, 27960
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
AMD K6-2 350 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.6.6
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Any distribution
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
AMD K6-2 350 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM