Update 2 contains a brand-new Horde Mode made by MachineGames with 1-4 player co-op (including optional bots), new Add-on "Honey", some quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
It also marks the Quake release on the Epic Games Store (for PC). With Horde Mode you can play solo, with bots, or friends, and face off against waves of enemies of increasing difficulty. Earn Silver Keys to unlock access to better weapons. Survive long enough and earn a Gold Key, which will allow you to escape, or stay behind and fight against the armies of Quake until you fall

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Overview

• All new multiplayer PvE experience designed by MachineGames
  
• Supports 1 - 4 players or bots in local multiplayer and online modes (Custom matches only)
  
• Playable on all difficulty levels
  
• Includes 4 new maps specifically designed for Horde Mode

Rules

• Score points by killing enemies
  
• Kill multiple enemies in quick succession for bonus points
  
• Your progression is reset after the last player dies
  
• Every 3rd wave has boss monsters but once you clear it, you get a Silver key to unlock more weapons and items
  
• After the 9th wave, you get a gold key to unlock the exit, or you can keep fighting as long as you are able
  
• Monsters have a chance of dropping quad damage and the pentagram of protection (powerups last for 5 seconds once picked up and despawn if not picked up after 10 seconds)

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• Expand your Quake experience with the free Honey Add-on and delve deep into the darkness to conquer a deadly plague infecting the land
  
• For a unique look behind the curtain, check out our Nods to Mods interview with the author of "Honey", MachineGames' own Senior Level Designer - Christian Grawer here
  
• Read more about how to access Honey here

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• Improved auto aim to reduce amount of snapping and view locking onto enemies
  
• Crosshair color and type can now be changed from the Gameplay options menu
  
• Add-ons menu can now be used to play previously downloaded add-ons while offline
  
• Text chat and push to talk voice chat are now available in pre-game lobbies
  
• Added ability to invite friends across PC platforms using players on your Bethesda.net friends list (optional)

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• Owners of our Quake re-release can log in with their Bethesda.net credentials in-game to earn the Ranger Slayer Skin for DOOM Eternal and the Quake Guy Ranger Skin with the Gladus Axe in Quake Champions! (NOTE: In addition to owning Quake, players must also own DOOM Eternal or Quake Champions to use their respective skins)
  
• For more info, click here
  
• Note: Nintendo Switch users can unlock the Ranger Slayer Skin in DOOM Eternal alongside Update 6.66 sometime in early 2022. Stay tuned to the Slayers Club for updates!

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• Fixed Death Knight incorrectly referred to as Hell Knight in the main Quake campaign
  
• Bots now chat less
  
• Fixed cases where texture borders were visible around certain HUD elements
  
• Fixed weapon firing immediately after respawning in multiplayer
  
• Turning off Enable Microphone before connecting to online services now properly mutes the microphone

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The following changes apply to users who may be developing add-ons that work on the PC version of Quake

• Added new cvar navEdit_onlyTraceAgainstWorld to validate look position only against the world (skipping all other entities). This cvar is exposed as a user option in the nav editor
  
• Added new cvar navEdit_skipLookPointValidation which completely skips look point validation, allowing user to place nodes anywhere • Bots now understand Zombies are killed easier with explosives and will switch weapons if possible
  
• Further improved bot control of powerups on the map in DM
  
• Bot characters are now reloaded when loading a new mod/Add-on
  
• Make sure FL_ISBOT flag is set on the bot client when the bot calls "ClientConnect" and "PutClientInServer" inside QuakeC. This allows mods to run bot specific logic when a bot spawns in
  
• Fixed bots trying to pick up weaker armors, when wearing a stronger set
  
• Added nav editor cvars that are handy when switching back and forth between editor and game for testing, navEdit_removeGodModeOnExit, and navEdit_removeNotargetOnExit
  
• Added g_removeAllAI to remove all AI that are on the map. Will check regularly for spawned AI to remove them as well
  
• Added nav editor cvar navEdit_showLinkType. Useful for debugging pathing issues. Cycles between showing all links/nodes, only nodes with one way links, and only nodes with non-walk links

Update 1 includes improvements to user controls, the addition of bot support to multiple Deathmatch maps, improvements to bot functionality and several notable bug fixes

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Controls

• Improved analog stick input on controllers – now more responsive by default
  
• Added deadzone, aim acceleration, exponent and aim smoothing options to tweak gamepad input in the Input Options menu

Map Improvements: Dimension of the Machine

• Hell or Dark Water (MGE3M2): added checkpoint spawns in co-op after traps section
  
• Grave Machine (MGE4M1): added checkpoint spawns in co-op and fixed pain triggers around pentagram
  
• A Grave Mistake (MGE4M2): added checkpoint spawns in co-op and pain triggers to prevent falling through and skipping them

General Improvements

• Save game process is faster on large levels
  
• Hosts are now identified by an icon instead of a color to make it easier to distinguish for color blind players
  
• Weapon wheel HUD element is no longer cut off on local multiplayer vertical split-screen

Online Multiplayer

• Removed visible game limit in match browser
  
• Improved Scourge of Armagon client-side prediction

Bots
Added bot support for the following levels:

• The Slipgate Complex (E1M1)
  
• Castle of the Damned (E1M2)
  
• The House of Chthon (E1M7)
  
• The Elder God Shrine (E4M3)
  
• Shub-Niggurath's Pit (END)
  
• The Edge of Oblivion (HIPDM1)
  
• The Pumping Station (HIP1M1)

• Improved bot melee attack, swimming and weapon selection behaviors
  
• Added text dialogues for when bots make kills or get killed
  
• Improved bot handling of elevators
  
• Improved bot navigation on The Abandoned Base (DM3)

Misc. Improvements

• Added monitor select option

Control Updates:

• Added quick save and quick load key binds
  
• Added default keyboard binds for the Laser Cannon, and Mjolnir in Scourge of Armagon

Note: Users with existing save data may need to bind these manually from the Input Options menu

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Gameplay

• Fixed backward movement speed accidentally being set to walk
  
• Game speed now correctly resets after using the Weapon Wheel
  
• Resolved a bug that could result in the player getting stuck when jumping out of the water
  
• Turning off friendly fire no longer prevents self-damage

Audio

• Fixed rare audio crash in Scourge of Armagon
  
• Resolved issue that caused excessive clipping when multiple sounds play simultaneously
  
• Resolved an issue in which the wrong audio track was playing during the Scourge of Armagon demo
  
• Fixed an issue in which Track 11 was playing instead of Track 10 on Gloom Keep (E1M5), The Wizard’s Manse (E2M5), The wind Tunnels (E3M5) and Hell’s Atrium (E4M5)

Maps

• The Silver Key no longer shows up in Hell’s Atrium (E4M5) on Deathmatch
  
• Fixed an issue in which some decals were oriented incorrectly in Scourge of Armagon
  
• Fixed a lighting bug in The Door to Chthon (E1M6) that caused the darkened path to be lit prematurely
  
• Darkened lighting on the roof to restore the original visual effect on Shub-Niggurath's Pit (END)

General

• Usernames with quotation marks now appear correctly in game
  
• Spanish episode end slate text is no longer cut off
  
• Texture smoothing setting restores correctly after deactivating the Quake 64 add-on
  
• Fixed bug in which enhanced Ogre model would sink into ground plane after death

Online Multiplayer

• Resolved issue when sounds would drop and entities disappear or flicker during online play

Bots

• Resolved issue where bots would not grab needed pickups
  
• Bots should now see all triggers and doors as shootable
  
• Bots no longer linger in slime or lava for too long
  
• Removed Bot support on maps that lack waypoints
  
• Fixed issue in which bots tried to re-use single-use buttons and triggers

Misc.

• Fixed an issue in which the Max FPS option did not correctly display custom settings in drop down menu
  
• Disabled GPU culling to improve performance in Dimension of the Machine

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The following changes apply to users who may be developing add-ons that work on the PC version of Quake

• Added the pr_checkextension cvar and checkextension ("QUAKE_EX") function in QuakeC to detect if the mod is running under the updated Quake client
  
• Added the cl_nocsqc cvar (it is permanently set to 1 to indicate to modders that CSQC is not supported)
  
• Removed the -heapsize command line parameter. It is no longer used in favor of a dynamically sized heap
  
• Added FL_NO_BOTS edict flag (Instructs bots to ignore specified object(s) in QuakeC)
  
• Added a QuakeC built-in for playing a sound on a client: void localsound( entity client, string sample ) = #80;

Added the following QuakeC built-in functions for drawing debug shapes on clients (these are intended to help mod authors visually debug logic in 3D space):

• void draw_point( vector point, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #81;
  
• void draw_line( vector start, vector end, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #82;
  
• void draw_arrow( vector start, vector end, float colormap, float size, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #83;
  
• void draw_ray( vector start, vector direction, float length, float colormap, float size, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #84;
  
• void draw_circle( vector origin, float radius, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #85;
  
• void draw_bounds( vector min, vector max, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #86;
  
• void draw_worldtext( string s, vector origin, float size, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #87;
  
• void draw_sphere( vector origin, float radius, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #88;
  
• void draw_cylinder( vector origin, float halfHeight, float radius, float colormap, float lifetime, float depthtest ) = #89;

• Added logic that resets AI state to neutral when activating the bot navigation editor
  
• Added bot nav editor fullbright toggle key bind to F2
  
• Added "CheckForFloor" flag to nav nodes (this can be used for drawbridges, floor traps, etc.)
  
• Added "CheckForSolid" flag to nav nodes (this can be used for crushers, traps, movable walls, etc.)
  
• Added ability to place nav nodes in shallow lava

Added the following cvars to change nav editor window positions:

• nav_properties_xpos
  
• nav_properties_ypos
  
• nav_legend_xpos
  
• nav_legend_ypos

Added navEdit_defaultNodeRadius to set preferred default nav node radius
Added ability to lock node height in place when moving nodes around
Added navEdit_defaultNodeRadius to set preferred default nav node radius
Added navEdit_waterLookPointDist to control how far away nodes will be placed in front of player when in water

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• Fixed an issue in which the save command was appending an "s" to the beginning of filenames, resolving auto-save in mods like “Copper”
  
• Fixed Alpha not being applied to brush models
  
• Restored original behavior of centerprint, sprint, and bprint built-ins to fix issues with mods expecting arguments to concatenate instead of a string format

• This minor update fixes an issue that caused multiplayer lobby instability for some users

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!

Read the FAQ below for details on how to access the enhanced version.

• 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 be periodically releasing 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

Minimum Spec (1080p/60 HZ)

• 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

Recommended Spec (*4K/120 HZ)

• 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

*Compatible display required

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I bought Quake already, how do I get access to the new release?
Previous owners of Quake on Steam will automatically receive the new version with a free download. It may already be updated by the time you read this! Additionally, if you didn't own Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity on Steam, you will also be granted access to the original versions of those in-game

How do I access the original versions of the game on Steam?
Steam: Launch options are available to launch the original versions of the games, and the original files are still on disk in the same place

How do I play with friends on other platforms via cross-play?
The easiest way to join a cross-play match with friends is using the room code system. The room code is a 4 letter code that can be seen inside the pre-game lobby. Send this to your friends over text message, Discord, or yelling very loudly, and they'll be able to join through the multiplayer menu without having to search through the match browser or enter passwords. Note that on some platforms, cross-play can be disabled at the system level. If you have problems joining cross-play matches, ensure that this is enabled

If I already own Quake on Steam, will my saves carry over?
Existing save games do not carry over from the original to the enhanced versions of Quake and Steam and Bethesda Launcher. You can continue to use original Quake save games by launching the original version of the game on both platforms

Will I need a Bethesda.net account to play the game?
A Bethesda.net account is required for online multiplayer, and Add-ons. Everything else in the game is playable without linking your account

What are the resolutions and framerates for PC?
PC: Maximum supported by video card/display

What input devices are supported on PC?
On the PC, mouse and keyboard and most controllers should work. Split-screen is available with mixed mouse/keyboard and controller

Do I need an always online connection to play the game?
Quake can be played offline. Currently, official Add-ons require an internet connection to play even if previously downloaded, however we hope to address this in a future update

Are existing mods supported on PC?
The PC enhanced version will load any mod that the original version supported (when existing mods have been placed in the game install directory). However it will not support some mods that require a new/different source port from the original game

Note: We did raise some engine limits from the original version in our new enhanced version but cannot confirm compatibility with all modern Quake mods

Could Not Join Lobby' error on when trying to join Multiplayer?
This error occurs on all platforms when you're system clock is out of sync. Please consult you system manual for how to re-sync your system clock.

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• In local multiplayer, the weapon wheel will be partially cut off in vertical split screen. This does not occur in horizontal split screen
  
• If the player uses the Attack input to respawn in multiplayer, they will fire a shot as they respawn
  
• Users are unable to access downloaded Add-ons without being connected to the internet. This is not intended functionality and will be fixed in a future update
  
• While in local multiplayer, if you wish to remove players from the lobby, you need to back out of the local multiplayer menu and re-enter it
  
• Some player movement issues may occur in online co-op matches in Scourge of Armagon
  
• The Guardian death sounds in may repeat indefinitely in Scourge of Armagon. If this occurs, either save and load your progress or exit the level
  
• Players switching away from Quake by using ALT+TAB, may notice that they lose control over the cursor. If this occurs, simply return to Quake, and interact with the game to restore control