Question 1

Is widelands free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. widelands is released under Open Source (GPL-2.0) and costs nothing to download or play. It meets PlayBound's value criterion: no trial masquerading as a full game, no paywalled core content, and no paid competitive advantage. Optional cosmetics and premium extras are allowed.

Question 2

How big is the widelands download?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What platforms does widelands run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows, macOS, Linux.

Question 4

Do I need an account to play widelands?

Accepted Answer

No account is required to download or play.

Question 5

Is widelands still active in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. widelands 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 widelands open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The source code is published at github.com/widelands/widelands under Open Source (GPL-2.0). Open source is a nice property when it is present — it is not required to clear the PlayBound Bar.

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