As rumors promised, an enhanced edition of Quake II was announced at QuakeCon and immediately released. The updated sci-fi shooter can be purchased for $10, and owners of the original will get it for free.
Technical features
- Support for widescreen resolutions up to 4K.
- Improved models, enemy animation and blood effects.
- Optimized AI behavior.
- Video clips in increased resolution.
- Dynamic color lighting.
- Full-screen antialiasing.
- Depth of field effect.
- Local and online multiplayer with co-op and PvP.
- Cross-play between all platforms.
- Support for xCloud cloud service.
Add-ons and Quake II 64
The re-release contains the original add-ons The Reckoning and Ground Zero, as well as new DLC – Call of the Machine from MachineGames with 28 campaign levels and one map for Deathmatch.
Deep within the Strogg cosmos lies the Mechanism, a singularity capable of shattering the fabric of reality. Break through space and time to find and destroy the creator of the Stroggs, forever changing the fate of men and machines.
The Nintendo 64 version of Quake II is also included.
Quake II was already a classic, but this enhanced edition takes it to a whole new level. The updated graphics and new DLC are a dream come true for a retro gaming enthusiast like me!
I can’t believe Quake II is back with widescreen support and 4K resolutions. The enhanced models and AI improvements are a welcome touch. Plus, the new DLC sounds like an exciting addition to the game’s universe.
The addition of local and online multiplayer, cross-play, and support for xCloud is fantastic news for all Quake II fans. It’s time to relive the glory days of fragging friends and foes alike!
The new DLC “Call of the Machine” sounds intriguing. 28 campaign levels and a Deathmatch map? Count me in! Can’t wait to dive into this expanded universe.
Including the Nintendo 64 version of Quake II is a blast from the past. It’s like a time warp to my childhood. This re-release is a treasure trove for fans of classic gaming.