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Quake Celebrates 30 Years With New Maps
Quake marks its 30th anniversary with a fresh wave of community‑made content. The Q30 Deathmatch Jam delivers 22 brand‑new arena maps, crafted by the scene’s top designers and spanning Gothic castles, sci‑fi kill zones, and the industrial Filth Pit. The pack is compatible with the core game and popular mods such as Iron Whale, Netquake, and Night Dive’s CEX port, as showcased in the Quake remaster. In addition, Machine Games unveiled a brand‑new official episode, Dawn of the Machine, at Quake Con. Together, these releases keep the classic title alive and give players fresh challenges for the anniversary year.
The essential points
- 0122 new arena maps released in the Q30 Deathmatch Jam, featuring Gothic castles, sci‑fi zones, and the industrial Filth Pit.
- 02The map pack works with Quake’s core game and popular mods like Iron Whale, Netquake, and Night Dive’s CEX port.
- 03Machine Games debuted the official episode Dawn of the Machine at Quake Con, adding fresh content to the anniversary lineup.
- 04The anniversary releases keep Quake alive, offering players new challenges and celebrating 30 years of the classic first‑person shooter.
The full brief
Quake marks its 30th anniversary with a fresh wave of community‑made content. The Q30 Deathmatch Jam delivers 22 brand‑new arena maps, crafted by the scene’s top designers and spanning Gothic castles, sci‑fi kill zones, and the industrial Filth Pit. The pack is compatible with the core game and popular mods such as Iron Whale, Netquake, and Night Dive’s CEX port, as showcased in the Quake remaster.
In addition, Machine Games unveiled a brand‑new official episode, Dawn of the Machine, at Quake Con. Together, these releases keep the classic title alive and give players fresh challenges for the anniversary year.