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Unreal Tournament 2004

Developer: Epic Games · Published by Atari · 2004
The definitive multiplayer FPS, period.
VehiclesOnslaughtAssaultBot SupportDedicated ServerVoice Chat
5.0
Masterpiece
POCG VERDICT
The sequel that puts Epic back on top.
UT2004 is the multiplayer shooter to beat, packing over 100 maps, vehicles, and the brilliant Onslaught mode into a $20 package. Stop reading and buy it.
About This Game

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.

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POCG ReviewOriginal: March 28, 2004
5.0
Masterpiece
Review Verdict
Private: Unreal Tournament 2004
UT2004 is the multiplayer shooter to beat, packing over 100 maps, vehicles, and the brilliant Onslaught mode into a $20 package. Stop reading and buy it.
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Release
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
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.
Modern Re-release
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.
Game Info
PlatformPC
ReleasedMarch 16, 2004
DeveloperEpic Games
PublisherAtari
GenreMultiplayer, Shooter
Players1-32 Players
SeriesUnreal Tournament
ReviewedMarch 28, 2004
RestoredJune 14, 2026
Original PC Specs
OSWindows 98/Me/2000/XP
CPU1.0 GHz
RAM256 MB
GPU / Display32 MB DirectX 9.0b compatible
Storage5.5 GB free
Drive8x CD-ROM or 4x DVD-ROM