MachineGames and id Software celebrate Quake™’s 30th Anniversary with a brand-new episode
MachineGames and id Software have released a new episode for the 30th anniversary of the game Quake, titled 'Dawn of the Machine'. The update includes 19 new maps, a new soundtrack, and various gameplay enhancements across multiple platforms.
Why it matters
The longevity of the Quake franchise demonstrates the enduring cultural impact of classic video games and the ongoing support for legacy titles.
Can you believe 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Quake™’s release? To celebrate three decades of genre-defining FPS excellence, the award-winning team at MachineGames, in collaboration with id Software, is back with a brand-new Quake episode!
Dawn of the Machine, available now as a free update for Quake*, features 19 all-new maps across a cohesive campaign as well as hidden secrets to uncover, a new soundtrack to accompany your journey and Deathmatch map to duke it out with friends, foes and bots alike.
As the battle-hardened Ranger, players survive a labyrinthine dimension where time folds back onto itself, creating a unique looping structure where each visit in the present reshapes the future.
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