ID Software Could Be Returning To Quake

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It looks like ID Software may be revisiting the popular Quake series.

The Quake series is a hugely influential name in gaming, known for changing the way first-person shooter games are made. It’s been a while since a brand new Quake game was released – the last was Quake Champions, alongside updated versions of classic titles – and fans are definitely ready for a new installment.

ID Software Rumoured to Return to Quake or Hexen

According to a recent Windows Central report detailing Xbox’s 2026 plans, Microsoft—which now owns the rights to both Quake and Hexen—may be considering a revival of one or both franchises. While an announcement could happen at the upcoming Quakecon event hosted by Bethesda, a major reveal is more likely to be saved for the Xbox Showcase. It’s important to remember that this is currently just speculation.

The most recent Quake game was Quake Champions, a free-to-play game released in 2022. Before that, the last major Hexen game, Hexen 2, came out in 1997. Recently at QuakeCon, updated versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders and Hexen: Beyond Heretic were released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. But it’s been almost thirty years since a completely new game in either series was released.

Doom: The Dark Ages had the biggest launch of any game ID Software has ever made. Also, TopMob’s latest article details how Bethesda needed to rethink their plans after the release. We’d love to hear your opinions on the possibility of ID Software making a new Quake game – share your thoughts in the comments! You can also join the conversation on the official TopMob Discord server.

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2026-01-07 19:18