Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a substantial free content drop that expands the classic shooter's replayability. MachineGames and id Software released 'Dawn of the Machine,' a new campaign that adds significant depth to the original experience. This update matters to players because it introduces persistent progression mechanics and new content without requiring a purchase. Buyers looking to revisit the franchise or experience the original game with modern enhancements will find this expansion valuable.
New campaign adds 19 levels and technical fixes across platforms
The core of this release is the 'Dawn of the Machine' campaign, which MachineGames and id Software developed as a free addition. According to the developer, the update includes 19 new levels, new weapon variants, new enemies, a replayable episode loop, new secret paths, persistent health and ammo upgrades, and more. There is also a new soundtrack and Deathmatch map. The new content expands the original game's scope by introducing varied levels and enemies.
Technical improvements accompany the new content to enhance stability and performance across all supported platforms. The update fixes weapon bobbing effects, which can be distracting during intense combat sequences. It also reduces menu memory usage, ensuring smoother navigation through the game's extensive options. New achievements have been added to track progress through the new campaign and classic modes. The update includes fixes for weapon bobbing and menu memory usage.
Dawn of the Machine is available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and the Xbox Store, Game Pass, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Players on these platforms can access the new content immediately at no cost. However, not all digital storefronts have received the update yet. Notably, the GOG and Epic Games Store versions of the game have not received the update yet. The GOG and Epic Games Store versions have not yet received the update.
We looked at the last Quake update while tracking the 30th anniversary celebrations, and several of the same balance and stability themes came up. This latest release continues that trend by focusing on both content expansion and technical refinement. The free nature of the campaign makes it accessible to both new players and long-time fans. The free campaign was released to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary.
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