Linux · Games
DXX-Rebirth
Modern cross-platform port of the Descent engine
by DXX-Rebirth Contributors
Official site: flathub.org
About DXX-Rebirth
DXX-Rebirth is a modern port of the Descent game engine, based on the late D1X and D2X source
ports (which, in turn, were based on the original Descent source release and LDescent).
The Rebirth Team has spent a lot of time working to improve the source code by fixing old bugs
and adding some improvements, while always staying true to our philosophy:
Keep it Descent!
DXX-Rebirth has every little feature you may remember from the original Descent 1 & 2
and much more. For example:
Full compatibility with Descent and Descent 2, including all expansions and third-party levels.
DXX-Rebirth runs on your favourite Operating System. We officially support Linux (and other *NIXs),
Mac OS X and Windows. The source code can also be compiled on many other systems!
OpenGL provides fast and smooth rendering - even on low-end systems.
Optionally you can enable several effects like Transparency, Colored Lighting, Texture Filtering,
FSAA, etc.
Thanks to SDL, a wide variety of Joysticks are supported. Also you can use more Joysticks,
buttons and axes than you can ever operate in your state of evolution.
Joystick, Keyboard and Mouse can be used simultaneously.
The games can display all resolutions and aspects supported by your monitor, including an
option for VSync.
Besides MIDI and CD-Audio (Redbook), you can play your own custom Music from your hard drive
or a separate AddOn.
How to install DXX-Rebirth
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.dxx_rebirth.dxx-rebirth
- Open DXX-Rebirth once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is DXX-Rebirth free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where DXX-Rebirth is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install DXX-Rebirth from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.dxx_rebirth.dxx-rebirth. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is DXX-Rebirth safe?
DXX-Rebirth downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.