{
  "id": 235619,
  "title": "Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/quake-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary-with-a-new-free-episode",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T20:05:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2232022/quake-30th-anniversary-new-free-episode/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quake, the iconic first-person shooter, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the release of a new free expansion titled Dawn of the Machine. Created by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software, the studio responsible for the popular Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the Wolfenstein reboot series, the update is available on a variety of platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Microsoft PC Store, Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.\n\nThe Dawn of the Machine expansion features a 19-map campaign, a fresh soundtrack, and a new Deathmatch map. It introduces a time loop mechanic and new variants of the classic Quake enemies and weapons. Several key figures from the Quake franchise, including id Software co-founder and game design legend John Romero, participated in a livestreamed panel discussion during Quakecon to share their insights on this latest chapter in the game's storied history.\n\nQuake has long been a defining title in the FPS genre, with its influence extending to the popular boomer shooter subgenre. It's impressive to see the game continue to captivate both players and developers three decades after its original release, solidifying its place as a true classic in the world of video gaming.",
  "summary": "Quake, the legendary first-person shooter game, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the release of a new free episode titled Dawn of the Machine. Developed by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software, the expansion adds a 19-map campaign, a new soundtrack, and a new Deathmatch map to the game. The studio behind recent hits like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the rebooted Wolfenstein series worked on this content. The expansion also introduces a time loop mechanic and new variants of familiar Quake enemies and weapons. Quakecon hosted a livestreamed panel discussion featuring industry veterans, including id Software co-founder John Romero, to discuss this milestone in the game's history. Quake, which has been a defining title in first-person shooter gaming since its inception, continues to garner attention and appreciation from both players and developers after three decades.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/new-official-30th-anniversary-quake-mission-pack-adds-new-maps-and",
        "published": "2026-08-07T18:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Forget Quake, Worms: The Director's Cut just got a free expansion for the series' 30th anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/forget-quake-worms-the-directors-cut-just-got-a-free-expansion-for",
        "published": "2026-08-08T16:00:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}