Earlier today, it was revealed that the original Quake got an official ESRB rating for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch indicating a possible remaster to the respective consoles. The reveal and actual release of the Quake Remaster happened during QuakeCon 2021, where it was officially revealed that Quake Remaster is already up on all platforms and available to purchase.
Talking about nostalgia, the Quake Remaster will support 4K resolution and widescreen, with reworked textures, models, and dynamic colored lighting. Anti-aliasing will also be available for smoother textures and a re-invented gameplay experience. This release candidate will also support up to 8 players for online play and 4 player split-screen if you seek local entertainment.
The Quake Remaster will include the original DLC packs named Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity. The game is currently up for purchase on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game’s price has been shifted from $4.99 to $9.99, and all the existing owners of Quake will be able to get the major update for free. Below you can find all of the changes introduced with this major update.
Quake – the legendary dark fantasy FPS that revolutionized the genre is now enhanced! This new offering features cross-play, dedicated servers for online deathmatch matchmaking, free optional Add-ons, split-screen support for local deathmatch and co-op, AI opponents in deathmatch and more!
Note: Steam users who already own Quake will automatically receive the new enhanced version with a free download!
- Enhanced Graphics
- Better lighting, new models, updated maps, and a dynamic shadow system headline the graphical features available in Quake. Individual features of the enhanced graphics can be turned on and off to your preference
- Includes Original Expansion Packs
- The two retail expansion packs, Scourge of Armagon, and Dissolution of Eternity are both now bundled with Quake, and are integrated into the main game. The downloadable expansion pack, Dimension of the Past, has also been upgraded and included
- Includes Soundtrack
- The iconic original soundtrack by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is now included on all versions for the first time. The soundtracks for Scourge of Armagon, and Dissolution of Eternity are also included when playing those expansion packs
- Brand New “Dimension of the Machine” Episode
- Created for Quake’s 25th anniversary, Dimension of the Machine is a brand new experience created by the MachineGames team. Continue your fight through brand new dimensions, figure out the secret to restarting the machine, and come face to face with an old foe
- Free Optional Add-ons
- Similar to our re-releases of DOOM (1993) and DOOM II, we will also periodically release free optional Add-ons available to download in the in-game “Adds-on” menu. Our first Add-on is Quake 64, which includes the original alternate soundtrack by acclaimed composer Aubrey Hodges
- Split-Screen Multiplayer
- Quake includes 4 player split-screen multiplayer on all platforms, in both deathmatch and co-op modes. Fight against your friends, or with your friends in all five campaigns. AI bots are also available to play against in deathmatch mode
- Online Multiplayer
- Play custom matches on player-hosted servers, or hop into matchmaking and play on dedicated servers. Quake also now includes the extra levels Acrophobia, and The Edge available in deathmatch mode. Dimension of the Machine also contains all new deathmatch levels
- Cross-Play Multiplayer
- Play with friends no matter which platform they prefer. Cross-play is available on all platforms, so you can play Quake with everyone
- Supported Languages
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian
The developer has also updated the PC System requirements for the major update. You can find the minimum and recommended PC SPECS below.
Quake Remaster PC SPECS
- Windows 10
- Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x @ 3.5 GHz
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB)
- 8GB System RAM
- Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for optional Add-ons)
- High speed broadband connection required for online play
- Windows 10
- Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB)
- 8GB System RAM
- Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for optional Add-ons)
- High speed broadband connection required for online play
*Includes Soundtrack
The iconic original soundtrack by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is now included on all versions for the first time. The soundtracks for Scourge of Armagon, and Dissolution of Eternity are also included when playing those expansion packs*
There is no music in this release. Not sure if someone dropped the ball or if NIN said “No!” at the last minute. Also, it would be great if they changed the multiplayer to server based, rather than peer to peer. That way, we could enjoy team fortress in it’s original Quakey glory!