Like Quake’s remaster, Quake 2 supports 4K (which varies for each platform) and widescreen displays with improved models, enemy animations, dynamic lighting, depth of field, anti-aliasing and more. AI behavior is improved and “restored” while cinematics are also enhanced. Don’t worry – Sonic Mayhem’s original soundtrack is still intact.

As for Call of the Machine, it includes 28 new campaign levels and a Deathmatch map. The remaster also includes four-player online co-op and local split-screen. Split-screen supports four players in Deathmatch (eight-player on Xbox Series X/S), while online play accommodates up to 16 players. You can also use bots for offline and online Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.

PlayStation consoles and Nintendo Switch also benefit from gyro controls, while xCloud is supported for Xbox and Windows via Game Pass Ultimate.

Now, prominent leaker bilbil-kun has offered new details in a report on Dealabs on when exactly the remastered shooter will launch. As per the leaker, Quake 2’s remastered version – which will apparently be titled simply Quake 2 – will be announced and released later today, following in the footsteps of the original game’s remaster, which was also shadow-dropped at QuakeCon a couple of years back. As per the leaker, the Quake 2 remaster will retail for a price of $10 on all platforms.

It remains to be seen whether the remaster will also launch with new content the way the previous remaster did, which saw MachineGames adding newly developed content to the classic shooter experience. Apparently we’ll know for sure soon enough though, so stay tuned for further updates.

Marty Stratton, id Software head, said, “QuakeCon is our favorite event of the year, and we can’t wait to finally see our incredible QuakeCon community in-person again, celebrate games, and frag all weekend with thousands of friends. For our first year back, QuakeCon 2023 is focusing on the fan favorite BYOC and the players that made QuakeCon the best gaming gathering for more than 25 years.”

Registrations begin soon, with the event limited to those who have registered beforehand. Though there won’t be General Admission or an exhibit hall, fans can expect community events and the final of the Quake World Championships with Quake Champions. Stay tuned for the full program and features soon.

With the focus on BYOC, it remains to be seen if titles like Bethesda’s Starfield appear. Though there will be a dedicated showcase in June, it releases on September 6th for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Nevertheless, this should be good news for Quake fans who have missed meeting in person and playing together at a massive LAN party over the years.