Unreal Tournament 2004 is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes, published by Atari in March 2004 for Windows. It is the sequel to Unreal Tournament 2003 and the third main entry in the Unreal Tournament series. UT2004 combines classic arena shooter combat with team-based objective modes and vehicular warfare. It features over 100 maps spread across modes including Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Assault, and the new Onslaught, where players battle for control nodes using vehicles like hovercrafts, tanks, and aircraft. The game also includes a single-player campaign with bot matches and a challenge ladder. Praised for its vast content, polished gameplay, and robust multiplayer, UT2004 became a cornerstone of competitive gaming and remains a beloved title in the genre.
The Vault · 2004
Unreal Tournament 2004
The definitive multiplayer FPS, period.
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Original six-CD or single-DVD editions are available secondhand; requires a PC running Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, with a 1 GHz CPU, 256 MB RAM, and a 32 MB DirectX 9.0b video card. Disc-based copy protection may be finicky on modern optical drives.
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Available digitally on GOG and Steam for $9.99, regularly on sale for $2. It runs on modern Windows via built-in compatibility fixes, includes all official maps and patches, and supports community mods. The GOG version is DRM-free.