In a massive surprise for shooter fans, MachineGames and id Software have shadow-dropped a brand-new expansion for Quake to celebrate the iconic FPS franchise's 30th anniversary. Titled Dawn of the Machine, the new episode is available starting today as a free update for all existing owners of the remastered original.
A Time-Looping Campaign & New Arsenal
Dawn of the Machine sends players back into the boots of the Ranger to explore a bizarre, labyrinthine dimension structured around a time loop where current runs directly alter future attempts.
- 19 New Campaign Maps: Features a cohesive story campaign, hidden secrets, and persistent health/ammo upgrades that carry over between loops to add modern progression to retro combat.
- Deadly New Enemy Variants: Prepare to battle upgraded threats, including the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and the ferocious Blood Shambler, culminating in a boss fight against The Nightmare Machine.
- Devastating New Weapons: Equip electrifying new arsenal options such as the Super Axe and the bounce-firing Laser Cannon.
- Multiplayer & Soundtrack: Includes a brand-new original soundtrack alongside a fresh Deathmatch map for online, local, and bot play.
Platforms & Game Pass Inclusion
The update is live right now across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Windows Store & Steam), PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 (via backward compatibility).
Because the remastered Quake is already part of the Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass libraries, subscribers can download the update and dive into Dawn of the Machine immediately at no extra cost.
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