Press release
Yesterday began the QuakeCon at Home. We’ve launched a new version of the original Quake, hosting a series of talks from Bethesda developers and talking about what’s ahead as well as what to expect for our latest games. If you missed what happened yesterday, here’s a cool cool summary for you.
QUAKE
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Quake, the dark-toned first-person fantasy shooter, an improved version of the original game is now available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, with Backward compatibility for Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5. The Xbox Series X | S and PS5 versions, soon available as a free update, will be in 4K at 120 FPS.
Additionally, Quake II and Quake III: Arena have been added to the Xbox Game Pass for PC catalog in their original versions.
- Original Quake, Enhanced Version: Don’t miss the authentic experience of the original Quake, updated and graphically improved. Added to the ability to play in 4K, with widescreen support, are refined models, dynamic and color brightness, anti-aliasing, depth and the original Trent Reznor soundtrack.
- Online, cross-play, multiplayer and cooperative modes: try the cooperative mode online or locally, with split screen, up to 4 players or dedicated to pure old-school combat with 8-player (online) or 4-player (local) games. Multiplayer allows cross-play between all platforms and will have a dedicated server for creating online games.
- Original and unreleased expansions: the new version of Quake comes with both original expansion packs, “Scourge of Armagon” and “Dissolution of Eternity”. In addition, the award-winning developers of MachineGames have been working on two new expansions: “Dimension of the Past” and the all-new “Dimension of the Machine”.
DEATHLOOP
The Arkane Lyon team explored DEATHLOOP’s multiplayer mode in their post yesterday, analyzing what it would be like to play as Julianna by hypothetically chasing Colt, the character that will control the players. With new gameplay footage and lots of detailed information on how to approach this addicting shooter, gamers who can’t wait to try this highly anticipated title, now imminent on PS5 and PC, can’t help but enjoy the show.
To find out more, you can find the developer video here.
FALLOUT 76
Fallout Worlds promises unique adventures in Appalachia: players will have access to rotating public worlds and the tools to build their own special custom world. In their speech, the BGS team members explained in detail how the worlds will work, adding much more not to be missed.
- Public worlds: a rotating series of Fallout Worlds experiences, each with a different shade of Appalachia, tailored by the team at Bethesda Game Studios. Public worlds will be available for free to all Fallout 76 players.
- Custom worlds: with custom worlds, the ability to customize private servers takes another leap forward. Fallout 1st members will have access to custom settings to create a truly unique experience in Fallout Worlds.
- Daily Operations Expansion II: Fallout 76’s latest Daily Ops expansion brings double mutations with it, with events every weekend, a new group of enemies, three new locations, and all-new rewards!
- Much more to explore: Vault 51 opens the doors to players of all modes.
THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE
Matt Firor and Rich Lambert brought The Elder Scrolls Online fans into the game, talking about the latest news, visual enhancements and upcoming updates. We also released a new trailer and showed novice players the many ways to approach the award-winning RPG.
There will be nerve to be kept during the events of The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood: Mehrunes Dagon is not completely gone yet. The new DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame brings with it the rest of the story and two new dungeons. Available from 23 August on PC / MAC and Stadia and from 8 September on consoles. Players can try ESO until August 30 with the free event scheduled.
DOOM ETERNAL
Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin of id Software spoke to DOOM Eternal fans about the latest news on Update 6.66. Brand new information has been shared on Horde Mode, BATTLEMODE, and two new master levels. We also previewed the new trailer for DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part 2 coming to Nintendo Switch, out on August 26th.
TES V: SKYRIM
Some of the Skyrim developers got together for the game’s 10th anniversary and shared interesting memories and stories as the first scenes of the game streamed in front of them. During the speech, a celebratory concert was also announced which will see the London Symphony Orchestra disengage with the original score of the soundtrack. The live broadcast is scheduled for 11 November.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition has been revealed to the public and will contain the full game plus the three expansions (Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn), as well as improvements made with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Over 500 unique Creation Club items will be included in the Anniversary Edition, including missions, dungeons, enemies, weapons, spells, and more.
