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A modder has recreated the 1999 PlayStation version of Quake 2 into Quake 2 Remaster, and will release it for free on October 5th

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Now here is something really cool. Modder ‘Paril’ has recreated the 1999 PlayStation version of Quake 2 into Quake 2 Remastered, and plans to release it on October 5th.

For those unaware, the PlayStation version of Quake 2 had numerous changes to the PC version. For instance, the PlayStation version had 20 levels spread across 5 Units (called missions in the port), compared to the PC version’s 39 levels across 10 units. Most of these levels are modified versions of the PC version’s with reworked geometry to fit the console’s limitations.

The PlayStation version also features two new enemies, the Arachnid and the Guardian. Moreover, it packs some visual changes, although its story follows the one for the PC version.

In short, this is a really cool mod that most Q2 fans will appreciate. Since it takes advantage of Quake 2 Remastered, this fan remake will also look better than the original PSX version.

What’s also cool here is that PC gamers will be able to enjoy all three different versions of Q2. Quake 2 Remastered featured both the PC and the Nintendo 64 versions. And now, thanks to this mod, we’ll be also able to play the PSX version. This right here is why we love mods.

Now I’d love to see someone port Quake II 64 and Quake 2 PSX to Quake 2 RTX. I’m personally a big fan of that path-traced version of Q2. Alas, there is no way, at least for now, to experience these two console versions of Q2 with real-time path tracing effects.

To give us a glimpse of this remake, the modder shared the following video. This will give you an idea of what you can expect from it. So, be sure to watch it.

As said, this Quake 2 PSX Fan Remake will come out on October 5th. Naturally, we’ll be sure to share its download link the moment it becomes available. So, stay tuned for more.

Enjoy!

Quake II PSX : Trailer