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ioquake3

Name: ioquake3
Author: The ioquake Group

Free and open-source Quake 3 based engine

by The ioquake Group

Official site: flathub.org

About ioquake3

ioquake3 is a free and open-source software first person shooter engine based on the Quake 3: Arena and Quake 3: Team Arena source code.

The source code is licensed under the GPL version 2, and was first released under that license by id software on August 20th, 2005. Since then,

our dedicated team has been working hard to improve it, fixing bugs, and adding just the right new features to make the engine even better than before.

How to install ioquake3

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 org.ioquake3.ioquake3
Open ioquake3 once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ioquake3 free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ioquake3 is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install ioquake3 from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.ioquake3.ioquake3. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is ioquake3 safe?

ioquake3 downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.