VoxeLibre Achieves Significant Milestone in Open Source Gaming
VoxeLibre, the free and open-source sandbox game formerly known as MineClone2, has recently reached an impressive milestone, marking its growing popularity within the gaming community. This game, which can be enjoyed through Luanti (previously known as Minetest), has surpassed 500,000 downloads, averaging close to 1,000 downloads per day over the past month. Such figures are remarkable for an open-source project, highlighting its appeal as a viable alternative to the well-established Minecraft.
Initially, VoxeLibre aimed to closely mirror Minecraft 1.12, but it has gradually evolved into a unique entity, carving out its own identity in the gaming landscape. A former maintainer of the project shared these developments in the GamingOnLinux Discord, shedding light on the impressive statistics that underscore the game’s progress.
Lifetime statistics over nearly 8 years of development:
- Over 3,000 issues reported (69% resolved)
- More than 1,600 pull requests submitted (95% accepted)
Last 12 months highlights:
- 7 releases published
- 269 pull requests merged by 46 contributors
- 75 pull requests proposed by 21 contributors
- 199 issues closed by 67 users
- 192 new issues created by 44 users
- 234 unresolved conversations
Upcoming release status: 87% completed
The ongoing development and engagement within the VoxeLibre community suggest a vibrant future for this open-source gem. With a dedicated team and a growing user base, the game continues to thrive, showcasing the potential of collaborative projects in the gaming industry.
