Quake 2 Got a Remaster and Its Prequel a Free DLC

Source: Bethesda Softworks.

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Today we informed about reports on the release of a refreshed version of Quake 2. As it turned out, suspicions of insider billbil-kun were true. Quake 2 is now available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S (also in Game Pass), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for around $8.99.

Changes made to Quake 2

Along with the announcement and release of Quake 2 the developers provided details about the content, fixes and improvements the game received on PCs. The refreshed edition of the game:

1. includes the original campaign and both mission packs - The Reckoning and Ground Zero - as well as retro game Quake II 64 and brand new content called Call of the Machine;
2. got gameplay enhancements, content from the original game idea, as well as visual enhancements such as dynamic shadows and lighting;
3. received a local split-screen game option and 4 multiplayer online modes with cross-play (co-op, deathmatch, team deathmatch and capture the flag);
4. allows for the addition of AI-controlled opponents in deathmatch and team deathmatch modes.
5. supports older in-game mods.

A full list of all the new features introduced can be found on Steam. It should also be noted that players who own the original game will get the remaster for free.

Quake 2 Remaster - minimum requirements for PC

1. Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
2. Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) / AMD HD 7750 (1GB)
5. Disk space: 2 GB

Quake 2 Remaster - recommended requirements for PC

1. Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
2. Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
3. RAM: 8 GB
4. Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB)
5. Disk space: 2 GB

On the occasion of QuakeCon, a Steam Deck is up for grabs

It is worth mentioning that on the occasion of the launch of QuakeCon, the organizers have prepared a game for the participants in which you can win a Steam Deck (512 GB).

To participate in this competition, you must be at least 18 years of age, start following the QuakeCon account on X (former Twitter) and share the organizers' post. More details about the competition can be found here.

Bethesda / X (Twitter)

Free Quake single-player add-on

We should also mention a DLC for Quake lached. We recently received a message from Bethesda, which announced fresh, free content for the first installment of the FPS series.

1. The DLC is titled Deathmatch Dimension and is inspired by the multiplayer maps included in the original game.
2. Deathmatch Dimension was created with single player in mind. The developers redesigned the "old" iconic maps and added new content to them.
3. Other users and bots that we should meet on them , were replaced with. "interdimensional" opponents.

Those interested can download the free DLC directly from the game's main menu - if they own it.