The short version
A browser editor and player for Quake 3 maps, valued for hands-on engine exploration.
From the HackerLinks archive
Q3Edit
A browser editor and player for Quake 3 maps, valued for hands-on engine exploration.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-19
Last seen:2026-07-19
Times seen:1
Website:q3edit.com
Why it caught our attention
The project earned direct praise from commenters interested in exploring classic game engines.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-19
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter called Q3Edit “awesome” and said they love experimenting with older source-available engines.
Original threadShow HN: Q3Edit – Edit and play Quake 3 maps in the browser