ID Software quake II “Rerelease” , which is an actualized, improved and expanded version of the classic Quake II. It is assumed that the code may be useful for creating mods and new game options. In addition to the assembly for PCs, support for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S and Nintendo Switch.
are added to the new edition.
Compared to published 12 years ago by the code of the original game Quake II, in names :
- Improved gameplay. The time of the player’s actions is reduced. Improved visualization of shots. Added new indicators of damage caused by the player.
- Added support of dynamic shadows, improved lighting, added glow support.
- Improved models of characters, artifacts and weapons.
- some elements that did not fall into the original version of the game Quake II.
- added support for screens with a resolution of 4K and frequency of update 120hz.
- Code adaptation for work in modern operating systems. Added support for current compilers.
- API is completely rewritten for interaction with game servers. A minimalistic version of the game client is added.
- Famous problems in maps are fixed.
- Improved artificial intelligence engine. For Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes, AI appondens are proposed.
- In addition to game campaigns from the original Quake II, the extensions of Mission Packs, The Reckoning, Ground Zero, Quake II 64 and Call of the Machine are added.
were returned to the game.
/Reports, release notes, official announcements.