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To mark Quake’s 30th anniversary, id Software released a free expansion called Dawn of the Machine with a new episode and 19 maps by MachineGames, alongside a limited Nine Inch Nails merch drop. However, almost all merch items have sold out, leaving only the Quake music LP still available.
id Software posted a brief statement after recent Microsoft/Xbox layoffs, insisting the core crew remains intact and capable of building the studio’s signature games and tech, with the team size at roughly what it was during Doom 2016 and a pledge to support affected staff ahead of QuakeCon this August.
Players can earn a limited-time QuakeCon 2025 DOOM Slayer skin by linking their Bethesda.net account and playing DOOM: The Dark Ages between August 7 and September 1, with rewards arriving within 48 hours, coinciding with the new Ripatorium arena mode in Update 2.
John Carmack, co-founder of Id Software, returned to QuakeCon for the first time in a decade, expressing his happiness at being welcomed back. Carmack had been involved in legal battles with his former employer, Zenimax Media, after leaving Id Software in 2013. He later became the center of a lawsuit between Zenimax and Oculus parent Facebook, which he was eventually absolved of. Carmack sued Zenimax in 2017, but an agreement was reached in 2018. Carmack's return to QuakeCon has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration with Microsoft, following their acquisition of Zenimax.
In celebration of QuakeCon, Steam is offering bundles for the Doom and Quake franchises, allowing gamers to purchase every game in each series for less than $45. The Doom Franchise bundle includes titles such as Doom, Doom 2, Doom 3, Doom (2016), and Doom Eternal, while the Quake bundle includes Quake, Quake 2, Quake 3 Arena, Quake 4, Quake Live, and Quake Champions. Additionally, there are other gaming deals available, including Humble bundles and discounts on the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller. In entertainment, the Tron Legacy soundtrack on vinyl and the illustrated version of the book Wool: The Graphic Novel are on sale.
A remastered version of Quake II is rumored to be unveiled at QuakeCon next week, according to a reliable leaker. The upgraded version of the classic sequel is expected to be released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch, with availability on Microsoft's Game Pass. While details of the upgrade are unknown, a previous remaster of Quake in 2021 provided clues with its support for high-resolution widescreen, upgraded visuals, and additional content. This remaster is separate from Quake II RTX, which showcased ray-traced lighting and improved textures. The release of Quake II Remastered would keep the first-person shooter relevant and accessible on modern platforms.