Quake
Buy GameQuakeCon 2021 News & Announcements
Quake
Buy GameQuakeCon is back for another weekend of celebrations, news, tournaments, panels and more!
We kicked off the party with our Welcome and a series of signature panels highlighting some exciting announcements for our games. From a deep-dive exploration of DEATHLOOP’s PvP mode to insider info on Fallout 76’s upcoming Fallout Worlds update, plus a surprise Quake announce, get the full rundown of everything discussed in our day one panels below. Be sure to tune in to the streams we’ll be running for the rest of the weekend for even more excitement. Check out the full streaming schedule here.
Quake
It’s not often that we get three industry legends together in one panel, but a celebration of 25 years of Quake is the perfect excuse to have id Software’s Studio Director Marty Stratton and Senior Producer Kevin Cloud share their Quake (and QuakeCon) memories with MachineGames’ Executive Producer Jerk Gustafsson. Announced during this all-star panel: Quake is back! Experience the shooter that inspired it all with the re-release of the original Quake, featuring cross-play, four-player co-op, multiplayer with up to eight players, enhanced visuals and more. Experience the high-speed retro action today with Quake, out now for PC, Xbox One (including Xbox Game Pass), PS4 and Nintendo Switch with backward compatibility Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
DEATHLOOP
Play as DEATHLOOP’s hero Colt as you try to break the timeloop keeping the island of Blackreef trapped in an endless cycle of chaos… or step in the antagonist Julianna’s shoes and invade another player’s campaign to put a stop to Colt’s efforts. DEATHLOOP’s unique PvP gives you the chance to experience life on Blackreef from both sides. Check out the full “Deep Dive into DEATHLOOP” panel above for new gameplay footage, and watch as Arkane Lyon’s Game Director Dinga Bakaba, Narrative Designer Bennett Smith and Campaign Designer Dana Nightingale dish about PvP along with Colt and Julianna’s unique relationship.
Fallout 76
Fallout Worlds brings unique adventures to Appalachia with rotating Public Worlds and grants players the tools to customize their own Custom Worlds. Fallout Worlds comes to Fallout 76 on September 8. Check out the full panel as Fallout Worlds Lead Bo Buchanan and Design Director Mark Tucker run us through the latest game updates along with the full scoop on Public Worlds, Custom Worlds and everything that’s possible with Fallout Worlds.
DOOM Eternal
Hell shalt hath no shortage of slain demons with Update 6.66, coming soon to DOOM Eternal. Get the scoop on this major update from Studio Director Marty Stratton and Game Director Hugo Martin as they discuss the two new Master Levels, waves of demons to best in Horde Mode, an all-new BATTLEMODE arena and improved matchmaking. Nintendo Switch fans will also finish the DOOM Slayer’s saga later this month with The Ancient Gods - Part 2, arriving on Nintendo Switch August 26! (August 27 in Australia)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Come along for a lively ride on that iconic cart as a few of the original developers sat down together for Skyrim’s 10th Anniversary to share memories and insider stories while playing through the opening of their game. To ring in the occasion, Bethesda Game Studios announced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, which contains the full game plus all three expansions – Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn – as well all the enhancements found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. The Anniversary Edition also contains over 500 unique pieces of Creation Club content, including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells and more.
Also announced during the panel was the anniversary celebration concert featuring the game’s original score performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, livestreaming on November 11.
ESO
Studio Director Matt Firor and Creative Director Rich Lambert give us a guided tour of The Elder Scrolls Online and talk about the latest additions and updates coming to the game – and why now is the proverbial “perfect time” to join 19 million players in this epic and welcoming fantasy adventure. During the panel, ZeniMax Online Studios also debuted a new trailer for the upcoming Waking Flames DLC, launching on August 23 for PC/Mac and Stadia, and September 8 for consoles. Players can try ESO now through August 30 during the Free Play Event.
