'Quake' News & Update: Developer MarchineGames Releases New Story for 20th Anniversary; How to Download
Id Software's 'Quake' is celebrating the 20th year anniversary of the game.
"Quake" was released 20 years ago, and to celebrate, a new single-player DLC was released. Game developer Machine Games released the add-on this week, where players of the original game can claim it for free.
'Quake' Episode 5 Add-on
"Quake" was originally released by id Software and was one of the hottest first-person shooters during that time. MachineGames, the developer responsible for "Wolfenstein" under Bethesda Softworks, a company that owns id Software, tweeted the announcement with a link to the game.
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The single-player DLC is named "Episode 5: Dimension of the Past" and includes a multiplayer map. The add-on can be downloaded via Steam for PC players. After downloading and installing the DLC, the new level can be found on the new "dopa" directory where "Quake" is installed. Run the "dopa.bat" file and you're ready to go.
The last DLC, "Quake Mission Pack No. 2: Dissolution of Eternity," was released for the original game in 1997. It follows the first one titled "Quake Mission Pack No. 1: Scourge of Armagon."
'Quake' on Steam Summer Sale
For those who haven't gotten a copy of the game, Steam is selling the classic game at only $2.50. A Quake Collection package is also available and includes the game, various packs and DLCs. The Steam Summer sale will end on July 4.
'Quake Champions' Multiplayer Competition
For those who are hungry for more "Quake" action, there is good news. During the E3 2016 event, Bethesda announced Quake Champions, a multiplayer-shooter event where PC players can battle it out in a special arena. Gamers can choose from various class warriors with unique abilities.
More details about 'Quake Champions' will be revealed on QuakeCon this summer. Studio director Tim Willits denied the clames that 'Quake Champions' is MOBA. He adds that the game is a newer twist to the original game but only played with Champions.
Were you a fan of Quake when it was released during its time? If not, are you willing to purchase the game again to see what the fuss is all about?
