Quake Marks 30 Years With Exciting New Free Episode
WHO:
Engadget - The expansion "Dawn of the Machine" was made by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software.
Slayers Club - The award-winning team at MachineGames is involved in the new Quake episode.
WHAT:
Eurogamer.net - The expansion "Dawn of the Machine" was announced and released during QuakeCon's opening ceremony, surprising the audience.
Eurogamer.net - The campaign features a "looping" structure where each run reshapes the experience, and health and ammo upgrades are persistent.
Eurogamer.net - The expansion introduces new behaviors for familiar foes, including the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and Blood Shambler, requiring players to rethink their approach.
Slayers Club - The new episode "Dawn of the Machine" features a unique looping structure where each visit in the present reshapes the future.
Slayers Club - Players will confront a new enemy called The Nightmare Machine, which is described as the source of madness in the dimension.
Engadget - Quake is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new free episode.
Slayers Club - "Dawn of the Machine" features 19 all-new maps across a cohesive campaign, hidden secrets, a new soundtrack, and a Deathmatch map.
Slayers Club - Players will face new enemies including the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and Blood Shambler.
Slayers Club - New weapon variants include the lightning-charged Super Axe and the Laser Cannon.
WHERE:
Slayers Club - "Dawn of the Machine" is available on XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One, Microsoft PC Store, Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 versions of Quake.
WHEN:
Slayers Club - 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Quake’s release.
WHY:
Eurogamer.net - The release coincides with Quake's 30th birthday year, prompting id Software to create something special despite recent restructuring challenges.
Slayers Club - The new episode celebrates three decades of genre-defining FPS excellence.
HOW:
Slayers Club - Players can collect runes to unlock previously sealed paths that contain new routes, encounters, and secrets.
Slayers Club - Players collect runes to unlock previously sealed paths and gain persistent health and ammunition upgrades throughout the game.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 14:14 UTC)
The expansion "Dawn of the Machine" was announced and released during QuakeCon's opening ceremony, catching the audience by surprise. This new campaign features a unique "looping" structure that reshapes the experience with each run, while also offering persistent health and ammo upgrades, along with new behaviors for familiar enemies like the Rocket Ogre and Demo Dog. The release marks a special celebration for Quake's 30th birthday year, showcasing id Software's commitment to innovation despite recent restructuring challenges.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 05:36 UTC)
The latest episode of Slayers Club, titled "Dawn of the Machine," introduces a fascinating looping structure where each visit to the present reshapes the future. In this episode, players will face a new enemy known as The Nightmare Machine, which is said to be the source of madness in the dimension. Additionally, players can collect runes to unlock previously sealed paths that lead to new routes, encounters, and secrets.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:58 UTC)
Quake is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new free episode titled "Dawn of the Machine," created by the award-winning team at MachineGames in collaboration with id Software. This exciting expansion features 19 all-new maps, new enemies like the Rocket Ogre and Blood Shambler, and fresh weapon variants, including the lightning-charged Super Axe, all available on multiple platforms such as XBOX, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players will collect runes to unlock sealed paths and gain upgrades, making this a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise.