Question 1

Is AC free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AC is released under Open Source and costs nothing to download or play.

Question 2

How big is the AC download?

Accepted Answer

About small. The minimum system requirements are See official site.

Question 3

What platforms does AC run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows, macOS, Linux.

Question 4

Do I need an account to play AC?

Accepted Answer

No account is required to download or play.

Question 5

Is AC still active in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AC met PlayBound's "actively maintained" criterion when last checked on 2026-08-24 — it had a release or meaningful commit within the preceding twelve months.

Question 6

Is AC open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The source code is published at github.com/assaultcube/AC under Open Source. Open source is a nice property when it is present — it is not required to clear the PlayBound Bar.

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