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MachineGames and id Software celebrate Quake™’s 30th Anniversary with a brand-new episode

Gaming giants MachineGames and id Software mark Quake™’s 30th anniversary with a new free episode.

By · Published August 9, 2026  00:57 UTC · Updated August 10, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Gaming giants MachineGames and id Software mark Quake™’s 30th anniversary with a new free episode.
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MachineGames and id Software have released a new episode to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Quake™. The episode, titled Quake: Dawn of the Machine, is available for free.

The announcement was made simultaneously by Slayers Club, IGN, XBOX Wire, Engadget and Pure Xbox. The new episode is co-developed by MachineGames.

The episode is available on Xbox.

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What is the name of the new Quake™ episode?

The new episode is called Quake: Dawn of the Machine.

Is the new episode free?

Yes, the new episode is free.

Who developed the new episode?

The new episode was co-developed by MachineGames.

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