DescentDevelopers/Descent3

Descent 3 is an open source game engine that recreates the classic first-person shooter originally developed by Outrage Entertainment.

The project preserves and modernizes the Descent 3 engine by making its source code publicly available under the GPL-3.0 license. The codebase incorporates the 1.5 patch that was created years ago and has since been refined by the community to reach a stable state. Players can run the engine by providing their own copy of the original game files, with setup instructions available in the repository documentation.

This engine suits developers and players interested in maintaining or modifying a classic 1990s-era first-person shooter. It is not a game in itself but rather the runtime and tooling needed to play Descent 3 with modern system compatibility. Those considering use should understand that the project requires obtaining legitimate game files separately and following the build and installation procedures documented in the repository.

The project maintains active community engagement through a Discord server dedicated to development discussion. Contributions are accepted via GitHub pull requests, and the team tracks issues and bug reports through the standard GitHub issue tracker. The codebase is written in C++ and reflects the engine architecture of its original era.