, a full remaster of the iconic first-person shooter, Quake 2, is now out on the market.
As a tribute to the game's illustrious legacy, the new and polished version of Quake II is now available across a range of platforms, from PC to Xbox and PlayStation, even gracing the Nintendo Switch. And for those who'd previously added Quake II to their collection via platforms like the Microsoft Store, Steam, or Good Old Games (GOG), the transition to this enhanced experience is seamless, and more importantly, free.
This development marks a collaboration between the stalwarts at id Software, Nightdive Studios, and Bethesda, pooling together their vast expertise to revive the 1997 classic. Much like a beloved tune played on a modern sound system, the remastered Quake II preserves the original's essence while embedding contemporary conveniences that today's gamers crave. With features like cloud saves, a 4K Ultra HD resolution option, split-screen local, online co-op and multiplayer modes, and even a dedicated suite of accessibility options, the new Quake II is both a nostalgic journey and a fresh experience.
As one delves deeper into the game's offerings, they'll be greeted with a medley of both the classic and the new. While the legendary gameplay remains untouched, the original soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem has been preserved, complete with widescreen support and a slew of visual upgrades that ensure every aspect of the game pops on screen. Content that might've once never seen the light of day, having been relegated to the proverbial "cutting room floor," is now reintegrated into the game.