Quake Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Free New Campaign from MachineGames
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The 2021 remaster of Quake is celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary with a free, 19-level campaign called Dawn of the Machine, co-developed by MachineGames and announced at QuakeCon.
Few franchise milestones hit quite like thirty years of pure FPS history, and id Software is marking the occasion with a massive treat for the community. During QuakeCon, the developers revealed that the 2021 remaster of Quake is receiving a brand new, 19-level expansion titled Dawn of the Machine. Best of all, this massive slice of retro-modern content was co-developed by MachineGames and is rolling out completely free for existing owners of the game.
For a community that has kept the arena shooter alive through custom maps, community servers, and endless speedruns, official support on this scale is a massive win. MachineGames has built a strong reputation for respecting classic id Software properties through their previous revival work, and this new campaign promises to blend old school twitch mechanics with modern level design sensibilities. It is a great reminder of how proper remaster support should work, adding genuine value to a digital library without forcing players to rebuy their nostalgia.
Drops like this also highlight the ongoing health of retro-focused gaming across PC and console ecosystems, proving that great design ages gracefully when developers stay engaged with their communities. Whether you are jumping in through cloud streaming or loading up a local install, firing up a fresh 19-level official campaign is the perfect excuse to dust off the nailgun. You can read the full breakdown over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Quake, MachineGames, FPS, Retro Gaming, News
Original article: IGN South Africa