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Epic Games approves free release of Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament on Internet Archive

pcgamer.com — November 15, 2024, 12:03 AM UTC

Unreal Gold and Unreal Tournament are now available for free on the Internet Archive, with Epic Games' approval. This move supports game preservation efforts, allowing players to access these classic titles easily. The announcement was made in late October and confirmed by Epic. Users can download the games directly from the Internet Archive and follow instructions to run them on modern systems. This release comes amid challenges for game preservation, as many companies restrict access to older titles. Epic previously removed these games from sale, making this decision a notable step in keeping classic games accessible.

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