ABOUT UMS Vortex Rikers

Blue leader, I've got your back.

Unreal and Jedi Knight are some of greatest games ever made. But don't take my word for it, try them yourself. These are FREE, modern, officially endorsed releases, courtesy of OldUnreal, for Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Essential files and tips will be updated soon.

Unreal Tournament

Unreal Gold - Unreal Tournament - Unreal Tournament 2004
https://github.com/OldUnreal/FullGameInstallers/releases

CD, Steam, GoG, and OldUnreal versions are all compatible. Joining the Steam group is recommended for notifications, but feel free to bookmark if you prefer.

Jedi Knight

Jedi Outcast - Jedi Academy
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4373/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Knight_Collection/
https://www.gog.com/en/game/star_wars_jedi_knight_jedi_academy

CD, Steam, and GoG versions are all compatible. If you need an alternative link for Jedi Knight, feel free to message me for help.

Games Hosted

Unreal Tournament - All official, bonus, and Unreal Gold maps on server.

Unreal Tournament 2004 - All official and bonus maps on server.

Jedi Academy - All official, bonus, and Jedi Outcast maps on server.

Steam
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/UMSVortexRikers
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SpecksUnreal

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RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Schedule - Week of 3-28-2026

March 22 - Scislac-Busorez | 0 Comments

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3690475244&fileuploadsuccess=1
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gKDvqLNk7CQ

Schedule

Saturday - (3-28-2026) - Unreal Tournament 2004 - 5 PM EST

Reminder

https://discord.gg/Aaqnk25J?event=1485464912720429147

Last two games on 3-15-2026 and 3-21-2026 had a lot of new players join, and played a ton of maps across six hours for both sessions. Thanks everyone!

Group / Server Updates - 2026

February 17 - Scislac-Busorez | 0 Comments

New Features

Download links and mirrors will be posted in the coming week.

- These packs are for new or returning players looking to easily and quickly jump back into these games with all official content and extras that match the quality of the original game. Prioritized easy installation and enhancing features already in the game rather than overwhelming players with custom content.

- Original ReadMe files for ALL content included, I claim no credit for the work of these talented authors.

- EASY drag-and-drop installation! No installers or UMODs to run.

More detailed breakdown for EpicMega nerds -

Unreal Tournament+

- OldUnreal Patch included. Same game, smooth modern experience!

- Updated Netcode and various fixes from OldUnreal and UT99.org.

- Console and ownage maps included. I personally added skyboxes, level previews, and music where missing to bring them up to the quality of the PC game. As the originals can be experienced through emulation I found this to be a nicer compromise.

- Console and Unreal Gold characters included.

- Mutators that add features from other Unreal games, such as ability to play Unreal single player in UT, or features from UT2 such as wall-dodging, double jumps, and music player.

- Cleaned up the names and descriptions of all added mutators, characters, and maps for consistency and clean, official feeling. Names of all creators will be listed on level shots, character bios, and mutator descriptions.

Unreal Tournament 2004+

- OldUnreal Patch included. Same game, smooth modern experience!

- Updated Netcode and various fixes from github. Multiple NewNetcode options for your own server if you wish.

- Ownage and Bonus maps from UT2003 and UT2004 included.

- High quality custom models of missing teams from UT99. (Skasrj Hybrids, Proper Necris, Liandri bots.) All with 4-Team color compatibility for custom game types.

- Cleaned up the names and descriptions of all added mutators, characters, and maps for consistency and clean, official feeling. Names of all creators will be listed on level shots, character bios, and mutator descriptions.

Schedule

Will try my absolute best to begin hosting again next week. If player counts aren't what they used to be, I understand, but I'll be uploading these as a thanks to the group for the best matches of Unreal and Jedi Knight I've ever played.

Feel free to distribute them once uploaded, so everyone can get the most out of Unreal and keep it archived! Just keep the original ReadMe files with it.

Group Backup

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/UMSVortexRikers

Steam has had an issue for a few years now with not sending notifications for announcements properly. I made a backup group to see if that solves the issue. I'd rather not be a pain and ask people to migrate there, but I'll look into a better solution.

What else?

Will post mirrors to related series content, such as beta screenshots, official art, HD texture packs, single player mods, etc. The idea is to have a convenient list of links to share for players.

Thanks as always!