Quake Celebrates 30th Anniversary: New Official Episode With New Maps and Mechanics
To celebrate Quake's 30th anniversary, Bethesda released "a brutal new episode" — a new campaign chapter titled Dawn of the Machine "delivering ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms that twist reality beyond recognition..." Face deadly new twists on familiar foes, including the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, Blood Shambler, and more. Each variant introduces lethal new…
On the 30th anniversary of Quake, Bethesda unleashed a new episode titled Dawn of the Machine. This campaign chapter brings forth intense combat, intricate level design, and terrifying realms that distort reality. Players will confront revamped versions of familiar adversaries, such as the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and Blood Shambler, each exhibiting unique and deadly behaviors. To aid in their fight, players can acquire powerful variants like the Super Axe and Laser Cannon, which introduce novel strategies and tactics.
The game encourages players to manipulate dimensions, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets nestled within the realms. Additionally, players will encounter enemies that resurrect or morph after death, challenging them to adapt to ever-changing rules and confrontations. The maps were crafted by a team known as the Quake Club, comprising several MachineGames employees who dedicate their free time to designing Quake maps.
Utilizing TrenchBroom, a modern map editor, the team has created 19 new levels, boasting innovative gameplay mechanics like time loops and teleportation systems that dynamically alter the landscape.
The remastered version of Quake, featuring these new maps, is available free of charge to existing owners. This includes PC users on Steam, as well as players on current and previous-generation PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles.
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