We had a blast, with twenty players, old players returned, that took along some new players. Total chaos in three different modes but on very smooth servers! We will definitely do this every year. More info:
We had a blast, with twenty players, old players returned, that took along some new players. Total chaos in three different modes but on very smooth servers! We will definitely do this every year.
More info: https://www.alienarena.org/
Changes in 7.72: Project 100: optimized the game to support at least 100 FPS framerate, 100 FPS server tickrate, 100 PPS packet rate, and mouse polling rate that aligns with the framerate, this greatly improves the smoothness and responsiveness of the game Extended single player
Changes in 7.72:
Project 100: optimized the game to support at least 100 FPS framerate, 100 FPS server tickrate, 100 PPS packet rate, and mouse polling rate that aligns with the framerate, this greatly improves the smoothness and responsiveness of the game
Extended single player mode with more game modes: CTF and Tactical, and weapon modes: Insta and Insta/Rockets
Added fairer antilag calculation based on one-way ping with server-side configuration options and diminishing effect on very high pings
Optimized mouse movement logic (Linux-only, under cvar m_direct, recommended to set m_direct to 1)
Added centered message about who killed you
Drop old particles if the particle buffer is full
Check ragdoll buffer before creating new ragdolls
Fixed bug with crashing clients when lots of rockets were fired
Fixed bug with duplicate ragdolls
Fixed bug with ragdolls hanging in mid air
Fixed bug with disappearing flag in CTF mode when people quit the match or disconnected
Added command teamselect to the list of available commands
Additional changes in 7.72.1 after some feedback and testing:
Fixed stuttering issue on 60 FPS
Fixed bot firing rate on high tickrates
This update can be installed for both Windows and Linux users.
On Saturday the 20th of June, 2026, at 20:00 UTC we will have a special tournament to commemorate the creator of Alien Arena: John Diamond. Everyone is welcome to join. Register here:
On Saturday the 20th of June, 2026, at 20:00 UTC we will have a special tournament to commemorate the creator of Alien Arena: John Diamond.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Register here:
Is Alien Arena still being developed? Yes, it certainly is: introducing Project 100, supporting the smoothest Alien Arena gameplay experience yet! The game engine and net code have had many improvements to fully support a smooth and responsive game experience for at least 100 FPS
Is Alien Arena still being developed?
Yes, it certainly is: introducing Project 100, supporting the smoothest Alien Arena gameplay experience yet!
The game engine and net code have had many improvements to fully support a smooth and responsive game experience for at least 100 FPS framerate, 100 FPS server tickrate, 100 PPS packet rate for client-server communication, and mouse polling that scales with your framerate (100 Hz at 100 FPS, 200 Hz at 200 FPS, etc.).
With this, the gameplay should remain smooth even with older hardware or high ping, now fully lifting the game from its Quake 2 legacy of 10 server ticks per second to a modern game.
Along with this, we've also improved the lag compensation.
This will become available in the next release: 7.72. Along with many other improvements and bug fixes to aim for 100% stability.
You are welcome to beta test the updated servers or, for the most optimal performance and responsiveness, also the latest client code.
To play using the new client, we currently support only Linux. You can download the latest source code from SVN or GitHub and then build the client.
How to do that is explained on https://www.alienarena.org
This applies to Linux only. This release contains the following changes: Automatic and ultra-fast installation of map packs before loading a map (by default enabled) Fixed bug that could cause crashes in single player mode Added Discord button in the main menu to easily join the
This applies to Linux only. This release contains the following changes:
This fixes the bug that crashes occurred in single player mode.
This fixes the bug that crashes occurred in single player mode.
Release notes for this release: Automatic and ultra-fast installation of map packs before loading a map (by default enabled) Fixed bug that could cause crashes in single player mode (as patch) Added Discord button in the main menu to easily join the Discord server Fixed a map dif
Release notes for this release:
Note:
This update only applies to windows users. Linux users can install Alien Arena 7.71.7 from Flathub: https://flathub.org/apps/org.alienarena.alienarena
See also other alternatives on https://www.alienarena.org
Alien Arena 7.71.6 has been released! Several updates have been done: There is now a filter in the server list to show active servers only It's easier to see the number of real players in the server list The server list sorts on player count + ping by default The newsfeed can sho
Alien Arena 7.71.6 has been released!
Several updates have been done:
Note:
This only applies to windows users. Linux users can find alternative ways on https://www.alienarena.org.
This update applies only to windows users, for now. Linux users can take a look at the workaround or alternatives described at It's now possible to very easily download and install 3rd party maps hosted on by just using the installmap command from the console in the game. Next to
This update applies only to windows users, for now.
Linux users can take a look at the workaround or alternatives described at https://www.alienarena.org
It's now possible to very easily download and install 3rd party maps hosted on https://www.alienarena.org by just using the installmap command from the console in the game.
Next to this, all game operations are now hosted on alienarena.org, also irc moved to irc.alienarena.org. You shouldn't notice any difference regarding these changes.
Also some bugs have been fixed:
We added a bunch of new CTF maps, a number of them used to be available before the Steam release, some are coming from Quake, and we added also two brand new CTF maps. They will be downloaded automatically when you join a server with this map, but you can also download them manua
We added a bunch of new CTF maps, a number of them used to be available before the Steam release, some are coming from Quake, and we added also two brand new CTF maps.
They will be downloaded automatically when you join a server with this map, but you can also download them manually from https://sourceforge.net/projects/alienarena-cc/files/ or https://alienarena.nanoid.net/
It's about these maps:
Join us on Discord or Matrix to arrange some matches.
Discord: https://discord.gg/Rd5fwBg
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#alienarena:matrix.org
We try to have regular tournaments every weekend, "tourneys", as we call them. Just for fun, but challenging! On Saturday we have Saturday Insta Tourney at 20:00 UTC, and on Sunday we have Martian Mayhem also at 20:00 UTC. See also our Tournament Leaderboard for all tournament ma
We try to have regular tournaments every weekend, "tourneys", as we call them.
Just for fun, but challenging!
On Saturday we have Saturday Insta Tourney at 20:00 UTC,
and on Sunday we have Martian Mayhem also at 20:00 UTC.
See also our Tournament Leaderboard for all tournament matches and rankings.
Join our Discord server if you want to participate, so we have an idea about the number of players: https://discord.gg/Rd5fwBg.
Experience how fun and fast paced this game is, by competing against our top players! It will not be easy! But just for fun, especially with lots of players.
If you don't have the game yet, it's only 0.79€ / 0.99$.
It contains the following retro maps: ctf-icarus-retro ctf-zion-retro dm-atlantis-retro dm-beyond-retro dm-dred-retro dm-furious-retro dm-horus-retro dm-omega-retro
It contains the following retro maps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211860/?snr=1_5_9__205
Alien Arena will be at the 666-Lan Party on February 7-8-9, 2020 in Antwerp, Belgium. Every participant will get a free steam key. 1st place gets €400 2nd place gets €200 3rd place gets €100 More information:
Alien Arena will be at the 666-Lan Party on February 7-8-9, 2020 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Every participant will get a free steam key.
1st place gets €400
2nd place gets €200
3rd place gets €100
More information:
https://www.666-lan.com/rulebook-alien-arena
Alien Arena map pack 7 has been released! It contains the following maps: ctf-europa ctf-ghostsofmars dm-goregrinder dm-longestyard
Alien Arena map pack 7 has been released!
It contains the following maps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1181890/Alien_Arena__Map_Pack_7/?snr=1_16_16_&curator_clanid=29419375
Map pack 6 has been released! It contains the following maps: ctf-chamber ctf-fortofpillars dm-invasion dm-saucer-classic
Map pack 6 has been released!
It contains the following maps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118510/Alien_Arena__Map_Pack_6/?snr=1_16_16_&curator_clanid=29419375
Map Pack 5 has been released! It contains 2 CTF and 2 DM maps: ctf-conexus ctf-terminal-classic dm-deimos dm-downfall
Map Pack 5 has been released!
It contains 2 CTF and 2 DM maps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097290/Alien_Arena__Map_Pack_5/?curator_clanid=29419375
The maps keep coming! 4 maps(2 CTF, 2 DM). ctf-atlantis ctf-corrosion dm-eternal dm-zorn These are some classics that were in high demand.
The maps keep coming! 4 maps(2 CTF, 2 DM).
These are some classics that were in high demand.
2 DM, 2 CTF, go get it! DM-Command DM-Oblivion CTF-Zorn CTF-Spacejam Spacejam is a wonderful remake of a classic Alien Arena map. Zorn and Command are masterpieces from xEmpX, one of the premier map makers of the era.
2 DM, 2 CTF, go get it!
DM-Command
DM-Oblivion
CTF-Zorn
CTF-Spacejam
Spacejam is a wonderful remake of a classic Alien Arena map. Zorn and Command are masterpieces from xEmpX, one of the premier map makers of the era.
Map Pack #2 has been released! Contains 2 DM and 2 CTF Maps. Dm-Tetrigib Dm-Warmachine Ctf-Bloodline Ctf-Chromium
Map Pack #2 has been released!
Contains 2 DM and 2 CTF Maps.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/985130/Alien_Arena__Map_Pack_2/?beta=0
Release 4 is live! Includes updates to: DM-Leviathan CTF-Dynasty Many weapon skins New game log output for servers Brand new player skin for Martian Warrior - "Invader" Updated map assets Get fragging!
Release 4 is live!
Includes updates to:
DM-Leviathan
CTF-Dynasty
Many weapon skins
New game log output for servers
Brand new player skin for Martian Warrior - "Invader"
Updated map assets
Get fragging!