# Surprise! The original Quake gets a free expansion on all platforms to celebrate its 30th birthday

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/surprise-the-original-quake-gets-a-free-expansion-on-all-platforms-to-celebrate-its-30th-birthday/
- Published: 2026-08-07T09:28:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-08T20:22:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/quake-expansion-dawn-of-the-machine-quakecon
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Quake receives a free 19-map expansion for its 30th anniversary.
- Dawn of the Machine adds looping, roguelike-inspired campaign mechanics.
- The release comes amid uncertainty over id Software’s future.

## Summary

id Software has released Quake: Dawn of the Machine, a free new expansion for the original Quake, marking the game’s 30th anniversary. Available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, it gives the classic shooter a substantial new campaign while demonstrating how modern level design can extend its original style.

Developed with MachineGames, the expansion contains a 19-map looping campaign, a new soundtrack and one deathmatch map. Players use runes to alter routes, encounters and secrets, while persistent health and ammunition upgrades carry between loops; it also adds changed enemy behaviours and weapon variants such as the Super Axe and Laser Cannon. The release arrives as id Software faces uncertainty following major restructuring affecting Xbox studios.

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