Xonotic

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Xonotic
OS X and Windows
ReleaseInitial release date: 8 September 2011 – Current release version: 0.8.6[1]; 20 June 2023; 11 months ago (20 June 2023)
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Xonotic (

DarkPlaces engine. Its gameplay is inspired by Unreal Tournament and Quake
, but with various unique elements.

Gameplay

Xonotic gameplay screenshot
External videos
video icon Deathmatch gameplay video
Screenshot of the Xonotic main menu – version 0.8.2
Title music "Rising of the Phoenix"

There are sixteen different game modes in Xonotic, including classic modes like

bunny hopping, and rocket jumping
. Weapons have special abilities such as multiple fire modes, which increase the tactical options available to the players.

The game features a futuristic aesthetic, with maps set in high-tech environments and in space. The game runs on the

offset mapping, and high-dynamic-range rendering. The developers claim that the graphics quality is comparable to commercial video game titles released between 2006 and 2007.[4]

Players can also personalize their

HUD according to their exact preferences.[5]

Development

In March 2010, controversy arose over the original

Git. A preview version was released on 23 December 2010.[8][9]

Version 0.5 was released on 8 September 2011. It featured multi-language support, seven new maps, vehicle support, and enhancements to weapons and player movement, among other changes.[10] Since the release of this version, Team Xonotic's stated aim has been to "create the best possible fast-paced open-source FPS game".[11]

Version 0.6 was released on 8 March 2012. It added sRGB lightmap rendering, a new menu interface, 4 new maps, an integrated statistics system (XonStats), a Sandbox editing mode and the long-awaited feature of ClientSide QuakeC (CSQC) networked players. Bug fixes and optimizations were also made.[12]

Version 0.7, was released on 8 June 2013. It featured client-side rendering of players, 4 new maps and a complete re-write of the in-game chat system. Additionally, the team migrated to the gmqcc QuakeC compiler which generated faster, more optimized program files.[13]

The next major release of Xonotic, version 0.8, was released on 16 January 2015. It included, among other things, a new weapon, monsters, buffs and new maps.[14]

Afterward, two minor releases came out: version 0.8.1, which was released on 26 August 2015

refactored
.

0.8.5 was released on June 30, 2022.[17] It added over 5 years worth of changes, including new weapon models, codebase improvements, new maps and a new mode, changes to existing modes, weapon balance changes, and bot AI improvements.

0.8.6 released on June 20, 2023.[18] The release fixed a security bug, along with two new maps, four new modes, several balance adjustments, campaign improvements, a new bot AI type, Quake III Arena compatibility changes, bug fixes, and minor engine updates.

Reception

About.com noted, "entering it makes you really feel like you've become a part of something bigger than just a video game."[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Xonotic 0.8.6 Release". 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Xonotic FAQ: How do you pronounce the name Xonotic?". Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Xonotic: Legal". Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  4. ^ Dan, Craciun (28 September 2011). "Xonotic 0.5 – Free Shooter Based Off Nexuiz". TuxArena. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Xonotic". LibreGameWiki. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.[self-published source]
  6. ^ "Nexuiz Founder Licenses It For Non-GPL Use". Slashdot. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Nexuiz Related FAQs".
  8. ^
    Phoronix
    . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Xonotic 0.1 Preview Released". Team Xonotic. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  10. ^
    Phoronix
    . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Xonotic 0.5 Release". Team Xonotic. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Xonotic 0.6 Release". Team Xonotic. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  13. ^ "Xonotic 0.7 Release". Team Xonotic. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  14. ^ "Xonotic 0.8 Release". Team Xonotic. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Xonotic 0.8.1 Brings New Maps, New Gameplay Features". Phoronix. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  16. ^ "Xonotic 0.8.2 Release". Team Xonotic. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  17. ^ "Xonotic 0.8.5 Release".
  18. ^ "Xonotic".
  19. Phoronix
    . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  20. ^ Stahie, Silviu (10 June 2013). "Xonotic 0.7 Is the Best Free Multiplayer FPS Linux Can Muster". Softpedia. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  21. About.com
    . Retrieved 30 October 2016.

External links

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