Quake — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Quake is now Steam Deck Verified! | 2026-01-06 | Quake is now Steam Deck Verified and Handheld Optimized on ROG Xbox Ally devices. Surrender is not an option. |
| Quake - Update 4.1 | 2022-09-29 | Update 4.1 for Quake includes an improved initial Accessibility options setup and a few other minor changes. Thanks to your feedback from the menu flow of Accessibility options we introduced in Update 4, we've improved the initial flow. On first startup, you will be presented with the following screen and have to choose one of the two options: https://images.ctfassets.net/rporu91m20dc/1cjUc2OaBRvb221wV3s7NU/5ed3b2a439c30a99e7f71e254f29ffa7/Quake_Update4.1_Initial_Accessibility_Screen_960x540.png Choosing Disable all settings will disable all Accessibility options and return you to the main menu. Choosing Customize accessibility settings… will |
| Quake - Update 4 | 2022-08-18 | Update 4 for Quake includes the return of the legendary progenitor of team-based multiplayer: Threewave Capture the Flag! We have resurrected nine iconic levels from the original mod just in time for QuakeCon to bring you and seven of your closest frag friends back together again! THREEWAVE CAPTURE THE FLAG (CTF) https://images.ctfassets.net/rporu91m20dc/4iyRQZMzjY47QUqxHCiQZQ/3c0671d58577052b19ae5755956d3764/Quake_ctf.gameplay.png The rules for Capture the Flag are similar to the backyard game: protect your flag, steal the enemy’s, and return it to your own flag to score a point. Threewave CTF comes with some extras to this basic formula by |
| Quake - Update 3 | 2022-04-20 | Quake Update 3 includes new Accessibility features, three new Horde Mode maps from MachineGames, as well as QOL improvements, and bug fixes NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES We are happy to add new accessibility features to Quake so that the gameplay experience can be enjoyed by even more players Accessibility Options Notification After installing Update 3, you will be presented with an Accessibility Options notification. Read through the available options to make sure they are set to your preference. Once in-game, these options can be accessed from the Options/Accessibility sub-menu via the Main and Pause Menus (Note: All Accessibility options defa |
| Quake | Free Add-ons Available | Honey, Underdark Overbright & Copper | 2022-02-09 | Enjoy battling through new maps in Underdark Overbright as well as experience the original game with community-driven gameplay adjustments with a bonus to this Add-on, Copper. https://images.ctfassets.net/rporu91m20dc/3oMPerJVgGorknYUBRTMnN/193b7fb7cc24a11e9a949f918f5e35e0/QUAKE_UDOB_in-body_1-3.jpg Underdark Overbright is an eight-level episode set in a mix of medieval architecture and overgrown environments, serving as a prime example of the modern Quake modding community. The new episode brings you through some unique moments such as an underwater gauntlet, a fight to survive on sinking lava platforms and single-player revisitations of Dea |
| Quake - Update 2 | 2021-12-02 | Update 2 contains a brand-new Horde Mode made by MachineGames with 1-4 player co-op (including optional bots), new Add-on "Honey", some quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. It also marks the Quake release on the Epic Games Store (for PC). With Horde Mode you can play solo, with bots, or friends, and face off against waves of enemies of increasing difficulty. Earn Silver Keys to unlock access to better weapons. Survive long enough and earn a Gold Key, which will allow you to escape, or stay behind and fight against the armies of Quake until you fall HORDE MODE Overview All new multiplayer PvE experience designed by MachineGames Support |
| Quake - Update 1 | 2021-10-07 | Update 1 includes improvements to user controls, the addition of bot support to multiple Deathmatch maps, improvements to bot functionality and several notable bug fixes Improvements Controls Improved analog stick input on controllers – now more responsive by default Added deadzone, aim acceleration, exponent and aim smoothing options to tweak gamepad input in the Input Options menu Map Improvements: Dimension of the Machine Hell or Dark Water (MGE3M2): added checkpoint spawns in co-op after traps section Grave Machine (MGE4M1): added checkpoint spawns in co-op and fixed pain triggers around pentagram A Grave Mistake (MGE4M2): added checkpoin |
| Quake | Minor Update Release Notes | September 2 | 2021-09-02 | Multiplayer Update for All Platforms This minor update fixes an issue that caused multiplayer lobby instability for some users |
| Release Notes & FAQ | 2021-08-19 | Quake – the legendary dark fantasy FPS that revolutionized the genre is now enhanced! This new offering features cross-play, dedicated servers for online deathmatch matchmaking, free optional Add-ons, split-screen support for local deathmatch and co-op, AI opponents in deathmatch and more! Note: Steam users who already own Quake will automatically receive the new enhanced version with a free download! Read the FAQ below for details on how to access the enhanced version. RELEASE NOTES Enhanced Graphics Better lighting, new models, updated maps, and a dynamic shadow system headline the graphical features available in Quake. Individual features |