MachineGames and id Software celebrate Quake™’s 30th Anniversary with a brand-new episode
MachineGames and id Software mark three decades of Quake with the surprise release of a free, brand-new campaign episode.
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MachineGames and id Software have released a new episode for the original Quake to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary, as announced via the Slayers Club and Xbox Wire. Known as Quake: Dawn of the Machine, this content is available as a free expansion, providing players with a fresh campaign experience. IGN and Engadget confirm the campaign was co-developed by MachineGames, highlighting its availability as a free update.
Pure Xbox reports the inclusion of 600G worth of new Xbox achievements associated with the release. The title is framed as an official anniversary milestone by the developers, marking the ongoing support of the legacy franchise. No factual contradictions exist between the sources.
The new episode is currently live and accessible to the public, establishing the current state of the game’s 30th-anniversary celebration.
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Sources (6)
- MachineGames and id Software celebrate Quake™’s 30th Anniversary with a brand-new episode Slayers Club · 1d ago
- Quake Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Free New Campaign Co-Developed by MachineGames IGN · 1d ago
- Quake: Dawn of the Machine XBOX Wire · 1d ago
- Quake Slayers Club · 1d ago
- Quake Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With A New Free Episode Engadget · 1d ago
- Surprise! Quake Adds Free New Episode With 600G Xbox Achievements Pure Xbox · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the name of the new Quake content?
The new episode is titled Quake: Dawn of the Machine.
Is the new content paid or free?
The new episode is free.
Who developed the new episode?
It was co-developed by MachineGames and id Software.
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