Season 29 Battle Pass * New: Cthalha's ELDER MAGIC Podium * Features seasonal content for winter and early spring * Features the previously Store Exclusive Valentine's Day weapons and vanities New Ranked Play Rewards * Leaderboards and Skill Ratings have been reset for all game modes * Ranking Tiers updated: Bronze 1-599, Silver 600-1099, Gold 1100-1599, Diamond 1600-2099, Elite 2100+ * New: GO…
Quakers, check out our patch notes for Seasons 26 and 27, both now LIVE! SEASON 26 New Vanities · Quake 3: Team Arena's TETANUS SHOT Starting Shotgun · Quake 3: Team Arena's PROXIMITY LAUNCHER Tri-bolt · Quake 3: Team Arena's VULCAN Heavy Machinegun · Quake Live RUINER Heavy Machinegun · Quake 2 BFG10K Rocket Launcher · Quake 3 CHATTERBOX chat balloon vanities for Anarki, Doom Slayer, Keel, Ran…
Salutations Quakers, Here are the patch notes for the Mid-Winter Update, now live: Critical Fixes · Fixed issue that prevented the player from loading into consecutive matches while the DARK MATTER GUN was equipped · Fixed compatibility issue preventing the game from launching on Windows 10 LTSC 1809 Game Changes · Max FPS limit unlocked · The in-game Settings & Social menu can now be used duri…
Salutations, Quakers! In this December update we've got a whole lot of NEW: vicious new vanity items, new custom game options, and two new competitive modes! Plus, some map fixes and miscellaneous updates. Check out the full notes: New Content · Quake 2 CHAINFIST Gauntlet · Quake 4 DARK MATTER GUN Rocket Launcher · Quake Wars STROGG LIGHTNING PISTOL Lightning Gun New Competitive Game Modes adde…
New · Added Quake 3 PUMMEL Gauntlet shaders to shop & customization Fixes · Fixed a crash that could occur from missing network data during a projectile flyby event · Fixed audio compression · Molten Falls - Fixed items and power-ups from landing on a basalt column outside mega, instead of despawning Service Updates · Fixed the loottable from failing to return a reward in backpacks, chests, and…
We've fixed some issues in today's hotfix, now live: Fixes · Fixed a crash that could occur when another Keel player or a bot fires a grenade that explodes after bouncing and hitting no opponents · Fixed Keel's grenade explosion from showing up at the map origin · Fixed Keel grenade explosions not being visible when directly hitting players or when taking a direct hit from Keel's grenade · Fixe…
We're at ground zero for Season 24, and there will be a reckoning with some brand new weapon vanities inspired by the Quake II Mission Packs! Check out the full notes for today's fall season update: New Battle Pass & Store Content · Added the PHALANX PARTICLE CANNON Tri-bolt from Q2: The Reckoning · Added the ETF RIFLE Super Nailgun from Q2: Ground Zero · Added the ION RIPPER Rocket Launcher fr…
Salutations, Quakers! We're just TWO WEEKS AWAY from QuakeCon, and to celebrate we're releasing a brand new map in today's update: CURSED SOUL! Plus: a new QuakeCon bundle is available in the store, and we'll show you a sneak peek of a FREE reward coming August 5-12! New Map: Cursed Soul The ankh is a symbol of resurrection, and you'll be subjecting your opponents to a lot of respawning in this…
Grab your sunscreen, Quakers, we're hitting the beach in Season 23 with some summer-themed vanities, including an all new weapon skin! New Content · Added JETSCREAM, a bubble gun vanity for the starting Nailgun New Features · Team Player Heads setting - Toggle the display of each team's player portraits at the top of the HUD in team games Weapon Updates · Updated Shotgun, increased near and far…
Time to spring forward into the Arena with an all new update! This update includes new vanity content; a spring decor makeover for Awoken, Deep Embrace, Ruins of Sarnath , and Tempest Shrine ; and various other fresh updates for the springtime season! NEW CONTENT · SPRING PODIUM · Sorlag SPRING EGG Vanity · Quake 4 SMC Squad icons (8) New Map for Duel & 2v2 The Tower of Koth has been reworked f…
Salutations Quakers! We've released a new update for Quake Champions: New Content · BOW OF EROS - Valentine's Day Crossbow Railgun · WINGS OF ANTEROS - Valentine's Day Cupid Wing vanities for all champions · Skill Rank Reset & Ranked Event Challenges Map Updates · Midair: Fixed knockback · Vale of Pnath: Disabled railgun ammo pickup Champion Updates · Athena: Fixed ability HUD · Eisen: Only reg…
Quakemas is (almost) here, and its wintry winds have blown in an all-new update! NEW CONTENT · Winter Podium · FROSTGORE Rocket Launcher · Awoken Winter NEW SETTINGS · Added Ally Names & Enemy Names controls in HUD Settings CHAMPIONS UPDATES All Champions · Updated hitboxes · Cooldowns increased from 45 to 60 sec Anarki · Max speed reduced from 640 to 625 ups Athena · Grapple count from 2 to 3…
Salutations, Quakers! In our latest update, we've got a haunting amount of new Fall-themed items available for you in the store and seasonal Battle Pass! This update also includes selective picmip advanced video settings, allowing you to choose map level of detail to your liking. Plus, a new Arena Kings map, game balance changes, fixes, and upgraded server hardware! New Content · Fall Podium (B…
We have released a hotfix that updates the game with new content and server updates. New Content · New Arena Kings map, DIVIDE - Two opposing cliffsides with minimal cover divided by a foggy ravine that will deal minor damage and teleport the player back up if they fall in! · New Arena Kings map, MIDAIR - Box map with a no-damage "red zone" at the ground level. Shoot your opponent dealing knock…
QuakeCon 2023 is less than a month away! Today we released an update with a new mode, three new training maps, and QuakeCon goodies in the store! New Content · New Ranked Mode: Arena Kings - Two Rangers enter, only one will leave victorious. Eliminate the enemy to win the round. Win 10 rounds to claim the crown. Aim training game mode featuring the new Training Stages · New Arena: GRIDLOCK - Ai…
Salutations, Quakers! Today's Season 19 update features improvements and optimizations to the game engine, in addition to balance changes and beach-themed Battle Pass content, just in time for summer! We have also included the Season 17 and Season 18 patch notes below the current season's notes, for your perusal. Season 19 Battle Pass We're going to the beach in this season's Battle Pass, with…
Season's greetings, Quakers! It's the holiday season, and that means a new Quake Champions update with a ho-ho-host of new content—including an all-new map, Crucible! Crucible It is when the souls of the damned are tested and forged beneath the endless pool of night in the cauldron of the ebb and flow, which one discovers their true worth: nothing. Crucible is available for Duel, Deathmatch, Te…
Salutations, Quakers! Our Season 16 Update is now LIVE ! This update includes new cosmetics, balance changes, bug fixes, and more! Season 16 New Content · Added JOKER - Quake 2 Grenade Launcher Tri-bolt Vanity Weapon · Added Ranger Pure Silver Shader Store Updates · Added JOKER and JOKER Basic Shaders Bundle · Added Ranger Pure Gold · Added Ranger Pure Silver Map Updates · Corrupted Keep · Fixe…
Map Updates · Awoken - Fixed an issue that prevented dropping turrets on the LG jumppad · Blood Covenant - Fixed statue texture quality · Blood Run - Fixed turret from auto destroying on the baseboards around the power-up platform · Corrupted Keep - Added anti-totem/turret domain up top to remove one exploitable position in the nailgun room · Deep Embrace - Fixed LODs of the murder hole mesh ca…
QuakeCon is almost here (August 18-20!), and we’ve got a bevy of map and game updates in our last update before the Quake World Championship! Map Updates Awoken · Fixed level of detail popping of columns at a great distance Blood Covenant - Fixed sacrifice domains Burial Chamber · Fixed player collision on small staircases to each side of the main ramp · Fixed where rockets could pass through a…
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to deck out your Champions with some lethal new accoutrements: new vanity items available in the Season 14 Battle Pass! New Battle Pass Rewards 🔹 STEPCHILD - Starting Quake 2 Machinegun 🔹 BITTERMAN - Starting Quake 2 Shotgun 🔹 COMMANDEERED ICARUS - Athena Vanity 🔹 ICARUS GRAVPACK - Strogg Vanity 🔹 HELIOS CROWN - Spring Vanities for Athena, Nyx, Sla…
Hello Quakers! Our Mid-Winter Update is now live, and brings a host of balance changes, tweaks, and bug fixes: MID-WINTER UPDATE MAP UPDATES Deep Embrace · Fixed the collision issue near lower Light Armor · Added ability collision in the vista outside the power-up window Exile · Fixed the collision at Heavy Machinegun Teleporter Insomnia New Duel item layout: · Railgun moved to Power-up Dungeon…
Season's greetings, Quakers! It's that time of year when the stars align just right in the cold winter sky and the Elder Gods deign to bestow gifts upon those who fight for their amusement. This year, they're presenting their Champions with an all-new arena, Insomnia , along with a new weapon vanity in the seasonal Battle Pass, balance tweaks, and bug fixes. Happy holidays, and have a fragging…
As the old autumn adage goes, “what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits”— for those that have been waiting for some fresh weapons skins, nameplates, map fixes and further champion balance changes, this update comes bearing fruit! UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS New Season 12 Battle Pass Content Hell-raiser · New vanity Rocket Launcher Tormentor · New vanity Railgun New Nameplates · 13 new Nameplat…
As the old summer adage goes, “sun’s out, guns out”—and there’ll be plenty of weapons-in-hand in the Arena! (Hopefully yours pointed at the enemy, and not vice-versa.) We’re celebrating 25 years of Quake in this update, so get ready for a rocket blast from the past with a retro map, classic weapon skins, and lots more—including new anti-cheat measures to keep the fighting fair! UPDATE HIGHLIGHT…
Springtime is the perfect time to update your wardrobe with all-new Vanity items in the Season 10 Battle Pass! Retro is in with Champion and weapon vanities inspired from classic Quake games, like the Quake III “ Last Judgement ” Rocket Launcher and the Quake “ Fiendish Hood ” for Ranger. Plus, this season brings another round of updates and bug fixes! UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS Season 10 Battle Pass Re…
Winter has come, and it's brought a brand new Quake Champions update! This update includes our first ever ice-themed map, Exile; and a CTF version of The Longest Yard! There are even more presents under the Quakemas tree with new game modes, Season 9 Battle Pass rewards, and tons of balance updates! UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS NEW MAP: EXILE "Only the dust-laden ice holds together these halls at the end…
The Quake Champions Fall Update is here! This update includes a brand new Cthalha-themed map, and spooky Season 8 Battle Pass rewards just in time for Halloween. UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS NEW MAP: DEEP EMBRACE "And when the day arrives, I'll become the sea. Slip into a deep embrace and let it swallow me." Ancient moss and monstrous trees have taken root across this island temple of stone and wood. Deep…
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