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Open Tyrian, classic shoot-em-up gets an open source PC port

Jun 14, 2026 · Updated Aug 21, 2026, 10:53 PM

Source: Open Tyrian

Update: August 21, 2026 at 22:53 UTC

OpenTyrian, the community-maintained open-source port of the classic DOS shoot-em-up Tyrian, has received a new commit to its repository (d75038105d2aa3664702e87c9bf76195e0e0d558).

As is common with incremental development commits, no detailed changelog or patch notes have been published alongside this update. Players and contributors interested in the exact code changes can review the commit directly on the project's GitHub repository.

  • New commit pushed: d75038105d2aa3664702e87c9bf76195e0e0d558
  • No accompanying release notes provided

As always, keep an eye on the OpenTyrian repository for further updates and eventual official release notes detailing new features or fixes.


Open Tyrian is an open source port of Epic MegaGames' 1995 DOS shoot-em-up Tyrian, one of the most acclaimed vertical scrollers of its era. The project makes the game accessible on modern PC hardware without requiring a DOS environment or emulator.

The source code has received a new commit, marking continued active development on the port. For fans of classic arcade-style space shooters, Open Tyrian remains one of the most straightforward ways to revisit this retro gem on a contemporary PC setup.

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