Quake Celebrates Thirty Years with a Massive Free Expansion from Id and MachineGames
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Quake is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with a surprise free expansion called Dawn of the Machine, bringing nineteen new maps and fresh weapons to the 2021 enhanced version of the classic FPS.
Thirty years after defining the first person shooter genre, Quake is getting a brand new campaign to mark the milestone. Revealed at QuakeCon and reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the 2021 enhanced version of the game just received a free expansion called Dawn of the Machine. Developed collaboratively by Id Software and MachineGames, the update drops players into a new dimension to hunt down a reality breaking device across nineteen fresh maps.
The expansion delivers serious value for returning fans, bringing a fresh soundtrack, hidden secrets, and a dedicated deathmatch map alongside the new campaign. You will face remixed enemy variants like the Blood Shambler and Rocket Ogre, plus high powered additions to your arsenal including a lightning hurling Super Axe and a ricocheting Laser Cannon. Modders and franchise historians also get a treat with updated localization tools and a digital vault filled with original development art.
While the update is live right now on Steam, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store through Game Pass, players on GOG and the Epic Games Store will have to wait for support to roll out. The release arrives during a challenging period for Id Software following recent industry layoffs, though studio leadership remains focused on future projects like Doom: The Dark Ages. For now, diving back into the timeless arena shooter is an easy win for anyone looking for classic, frantic combat.
Tags: Quake, FPS, PC Gaming, Retro Gaming, Id Software
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun