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Cancelled Quake 4 expansion gets surprise GitHub release after former XCOM 2 developer discovers it on an old hard…
A cancelled expansion for Quake 4, titled Awakening, has been unexpectedly released on GitHub after former XCOM 2 developer Justin Marshall discovered a build on a second-hand computer. The expansion, developed by Ritual Entertainment, was previously shelved by Activision due to poor sales of the base game. Marshall uploaded the build for preservation, hoping the community can utilize the near-complete content.
Quake - Skalvet som har skakat världen i 30 år
The article reflects on the 30-year legacy of Quake, highlighting its foundational impact on the first-person shooter genre, esports, and modding culture. It discusses how Quake revolutionized online multiplayer with its server/client model and TCP/IP support, and how its engine technology evolved into the id Tech series. The piece also touches upon the game's influence on mods like Capture The Flag and Team Fortress, and its unique blend of medieval fantasy and horror elements inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.
Quake 4 Unreleased DLC Footage ReAwakened on YouTube
Footage from an unreleased Quake 4 expansion, titled 'The Awakening,' has surfaced on YouTube two decades after the game's original release. Developer id Software had canceled DLC plans for Quake 4 due to its lower popularity compared to predecessors. The unearthed prototype build footage offers a glimpse into the canceled expansion's early development, showcasing unfinished assets and gameplay elements.
