Xonotic

The software is an arena‑style first‑person shooter that emphasizes fast, crisp movement and a broad selection of weapons, each with primary and secondary fire modes. It offers a variety of multiplayer game modes—including classic deathmatch, capture‑the‑flag, and clan arena—as well as more unconventional options such as nexball, freeze tag, and multiplayer race. Players can choose from 25 official maps, community‑created maps, and legacy Nexuiz maps, with a built‑in map editor for creating new levels.

Integrated player statistics are provided through an optional XonStat application, tracking metrics like kill‑to‑death ratio, weapon damage, and accuracy without requiring a login. The heads‑up display is fully customizable via an editor, allowing users to adjust on‑screen information to personal preference. The game supports both casual play and competitive e‑sport participation, featuring configurable servers, an anticheat system, spectator mode, and recording capabilities.

Distributed under the GPLv3+ license, the software is free to play and modify, and it runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows without the need for installation. It is maintained by a community of contributors and includes documentation, FAQs, and social channels for player interaction.