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Heretic + Hexen Remaster Arrives as Surprise Shadow Drop at QuakeCon 2025

Today’s release revives 1990s spellcasters with two new episodes; free upgrades for existing owners; cross-platform multiplayer; modern performance upgrades; upcoming physical editions.

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In-game screenshot of spellcasting gameplay in Heretic+Hexen

Overview

  • The bundle was shadow-dropped at QuakeCon 2025 by Bethesda Softworks, id Software and Nightdive Studios, becoming immediately available.
  • It includes the original titles Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel alongside two all-new episodes, Faith Renewed and Vestiges of Grandeur.
  • The collection is priced at $14.99 on PC and consoles with existing owners of the original digital games receiving a free upgrade.
  • Modern enhancements include cross-platform online deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players, local split-screen modes for eight players, support for community mods, multithreaded 4K/120 FPS performance and accessibility options.
  • Limited Run Games will offer physical editions of the remaster, extending its availability beyond digital storefronts.