In March 2010, controversy arose over the original Nexuiz being licensed to IllFonic to create a commercial version. Players can also personalize their HUD according to their exact preferences.

The developers claim that the graphics quality is comparable to commercial video game titles released between 20. The game runs on the DarkPlaces engine and thus supports bloom, dynamic lighting and shadowing, offset mapping, and high-dynamic-range rendering. The game features a futuristic aesthetic, with maps set in high-tech environments and in space. Weapons have special abilities such as multiple fire modes, which increase the tactical options available to the players. This is done with classic techniques including strafe jumping, bunny hopping, and rocket jumping. Emphasis is placed on movement and player physics, with a focus on gaining speed, jumping great distances, and conquering the level geometry. While the basic concept is inspired by other games of the same genre, there are several unique elements. The gameplay is very fast-paced, due to players being able to move at high speed and jump erratically. To score points, players must kill enemies using futuristic weapons while completing objectives. In order to unlock more game modes, players must complete different levels of gameplay. There are sixteen different game modes in Xonotic, including classic modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.

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