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Unreal Tournament 2004 Returns Free With First Patch in Over 20 Years

Epic’s permission lets OldUnreal legally redistribute the classic with a modernized build that runs smoothly on today’s systems.

Overview

  • OldUnreal released a community update that adds widescreen and up-to-4K support and makes the 2004 shooter playable on contemporary PCs.
  • Windows users can run an auto-installer that downloads the original disc image, installs the game, and applies the latest patch automatically.
  • Linux and macOS players can grab installers from OldUnreal’s GitHub and apply the patch manually via the new SDL-based backend.
  • The patch introduces a new renderer and migrates the entire codebase to modern build systems, according to project lead Stijn-volckaert.
  • OldUnreal says it will roll out further fixes to address legacy issues and regressions, with VGC reporting a successful 4K test within minutes.