Bethesda has just released the rumored remastered version of Quake 2. Simply titled Quake II 2023, this remaster features the base game as well as its Mission Packs, The Reckoning and Ground Zero. Moreover, it includes the Nintendo 64 version of Quake 2, a version that most PC gamers never experienced.
Quake 2 Remastered features 4K and widescreen resolution support, enhanced models, improved enemy animations and gore, as well as improved and restored AI behaviors. Additionally, this new version of Quake II comes with enhanced cinematics, dynamic and colored lighting, anti-aliasing, and depth of field. And yes, it also has the original, heavy rock soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem.
MachineGames has also created a new expansion for Quake II Remastered. This new expansion features 28 campaign levels and one multiplayer deathmatch map. Here is the description of this new campaign.
“In the depths of Strogg space lies the Machine, a singularity capable of collapsing the fabric of reality. Fight across time and space to find the Strogg-Maker, destroy it, and change the destiny of man and machine.”
It will be interesting to see whether Quake 2 RTX will be able to run this new version of Quake II. For those unaware, Quake 2 RTX works by selecting and enhancing the game’s PAK file. Thus, if Quake 2 Remastered has its own PAK file, PC gamers might be able to run it via Quake 2 RTX.
Lastly, here is the announcement trailer for Quake 2 Remastered!
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