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News video games 19 August 2021, 21:50

Quake Remaster Now Available; New Expansion, Improved Visuals and Cross-play

Predictions and rumors that circled the web in recent days turned out to be true. Quake is back in the form of an enhanced remaster with a new expansion.

IN A NUTSHELL:
  • Remaster of the first installment of Quake just got an official presentation;
  • The game is available from today;
  • The title offers improved visuals, a new expansion and the option of cross-platform gameplay.

The ongoing QuakeCon has brought us confirmation of rumors that have been circulating the web for days. The first installment of Quake is indeed coming back in the form of a remaster. However, the devs served us a big surprise, because along with the start of the event, the game went on sale. Descriptions of the title reveal a lot of interesting information. It turns out that we can expect new content. The official trailer was also published.

First of all, the refreshed version of Quake offers us the possibility to play in 4K resolution and support for widescreen mode. Textures and lighting have also been improved. The title now also includes anti-aliasing and depth of field. In terms of content, the set contains the base game with all the add-ons released so far. However, the set also includes a new expansion called Dimension of the Machine.

Gamers who prefer multiplayer can instead engage in online play that allows for competition between eight people. Refreshed version of Quake supports cross-platform play. It is also possible to play in split-screen mode, during which the missions known from the campaign and all expansions can be completed as a team.

The moment of the remaster's announcement was also the moment of the release. You can start downloading the game right now. It is available on PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One for the price of $9.99 The developers have also announced that it will soon receive an update designed for next-gen consoles.

Przemyslaw Dygas

Przemyslaw Dygas

He published a lot of news on GRYOnline.pl, some reviews and a few articles. Currently runs the Cooldown.pl site and serves as a junior SEO specialist. He first published journalistic texts on his private blog; later he took up writing seriously when his news and reviews ended up on a now non-existent film portal. In his free time, he tries to keep up with the premieres of new strategies and RPGs, unless he is replaying Pillars of Eternity or Mass Effect for umpteenth time. He also likes cinematography and tries to visit the nearby cinema at least once a month to keep up with the movies he is interested in.

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