Question 1

Is AssaultCube free?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How big is the AssaultCube download?

Accepted Answer

About 60 MB.

Question 3

What platforms does AssaultCube run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows, macOS, Linux.

Question 4

Do I need an account to play AssaultCube?

Accepted Answer

No account is required to download or play.

Question 5

Is AssaultCube still active in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AssaultCube 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 AssaultCube 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.

Question 7

Does AssaultCube have multiplayer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AssaultCube supports up to 32 players. You can have PlayBound start a dedicated server for your group and host a game on your own PC. PlayBound Connect handles the setup: start a party with your friends, pick how you want to play, and everyone launches into the same game from the PlayBound launcher, with the dedicated server started for you if you choose one. There is no subscription and no paid multiplayer tier.

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