It was already considerably apparent given earlier leaks and scores, however the Quake 2 remaster has formally been introduced. This improve can also be out now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X|S, and Nintendo Change for $9.99. It’s even launching on Sport Go and will probably be a free improve for these on Steam who personal the unique.
The Quake 2 remaster was meant to be a QuakeCon shock
That is primarily a remaster of the 1997 unique shooter, nevertheless it additionally comes with a brand new growth referred to as Name of the Machine from MachineGames, the workforce behind the latest Wolfenstein title. Nightdive Studios has touched up the sport in numerous methods, too, because it consists of cross-platform play for its on-line multiplayer and co-op modes, movement aiming on PlayStation and Change, visible enhancements, widescreen help, dynamic lighting, native split-screen, enhanced fashions, restored AI behaviors, outdated design paperwork, improved cinematics, higher results, and each single-player expansions – Mission Pack: The Reckoning and Mission Pack: Floor Zero. Quake 2 64, a port for the Nintendo 64 that got here with new ranges, is one more bonus.
There are some variations between platforms. Xbox Sequence X|S gamers can play eight-player split-screen multiplayer, whereas each different system is restricted to 4 gamers. PS4 house owners can play it at 1080p at 60 frames per second, whereas PS4 Professional and PS5 house owners can expertise it at 4K at 60 frames per second. PS5 gamers additionally get entry to a 120 frames per second mode if their show helps it (a decision for this mode wasn’t given).
The trophy lists for both have gone live and do embrace a Platinum, very similar to its predecessor. Nevertheless, this sequel has considerably fewer trophies and has 14 versus the 36 trophies within the unique.
This Quake 2 remaster is following within the footsteps of the primary Quake remake, which was additionally introduced and launched throughout a earlier QuakeCon. The native PS5 model of that port didn’t come out till two months later, although.