"Quake 2" is back with improved graphics and new content
The classic first-person shooter is receiving an extensive update. This includes 4K and 120 Hz support, split-screen mode and a brand new campaign.
At the Quakecon trade fair, Bethesda presented a new version of "Quake 2". The game was originally released in 1997 and was created by cult studio id Software. The update contains a number of improvements to the graphics and gameplay and provides new content. The latter was developed by Machine Games, who proved with "Wolfenstein The New Order" and "The New Colossus" that they know how to handle the legacy of ID. The "Quake 2" update itself comes from developer Night Dive, who recently released the "System Shock" remake.
The visual innovations include support for 4K resolution, 120 Hz and widescreen. There are also dynamic shadows, improved lighting and revised weapons and enemy models.
The intelligence of the Stroggos, the enemies your Space Marine faces, has also been improved. They have new attacks and tactics to make life difficult for you.
The update contains the two expansions "The Reckoning" and "Ground Zero". For the first time, "Quake II 64" will also be available for other platforms. The Nintendo 64 port was originally developed by Midway and contains some exclusive levels. On top of this, Machine Games is delivering a brand new campaign called "Call of the Machine".
Source: Bethesda
Multiplayer and crossplay
Bethesda also offers a split-screen mode for up to four players on all platforms. On PC and Xbox Series it even works with up to eight people. In addition to Deathmatches, Team Deathmatches and Capture the Flag, there is also a co-op mode for all five campaigns.
The new update is now available on all current consoles, including cross-play. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the RTX version. If you already own the game, you can get it for free. Otherwise, the fun costs 10 francs/euros.
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