As of 2026, the official status of the game has shifted significantly:
: Epic Games delisted Unreal Tournament 2004 from major digital storefronts like Steam and GOG in late 2022. Unreal.Tournament.2004.Editors.Choice.Edition.rar
: In February 2026, the fan group OldUnreal received permission from Epic Games to provide the game as a free download. As of 2026, the official status of the