{"id":1278351,"date":"2026-03-18T21:21:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bH4qsd87RqirsVjNQWgiL4"},"modified":"2026-03-18T21:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:21:01","slug":"id-software-kicks-off-quakecon-with-a-surprise-release-of-heretic-hexen-an-enhanced-bundle-with-cross-platform-multiplayer-mod-support-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/id-software-kicks-off-quakecon-with-a-surprise-release-of-heretic-hexen-an-enhanced-bundle-with-cross-platform-multiplayer-mod-support-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Id Software kicks off QuakeCon with a surprise release of Heretic + Hexen, an &#8216;enhanced&#8217; bundle with cross-platform multiplayer, mod support, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div class=\"youtube-video\" data-nosnippet >\n<div class=\"video-aspect-box\"><iframe data-lazy-priority=\"low\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnzow2f3Rt4\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One year after <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/fps\/id-software-just-surprise-launched-doom-doom-2-a-definitive-bundle-that-adds-cross-platform-multiplayer-and-in-game-mod-support-to-every-retro-doom\/\">surprise-launching Doom + Doom 2<\/a>, id Software and Nightdive have done it again\u2014this time with the classic fantasy shooters Heretic and Hexen, which have been bundled together and updated with performance improvements, an &#8220;enhanced&#8221; soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult, local and online multiplayer, built-in mod support, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The new Heretic + Hexen bundle includes the three originals\u2014Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, and the Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel expansion\u2014along with two all-new episodes &#8220;created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios,&#8221; Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur. It adds up to 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps across Heretic and Hexen, which should keep you going for a while.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bluesky-embed\" data-bluesky-uri=\"at:\/\/did:plc:vant7lqgt7tyfu7mm74orepj\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3lvti5oatkc2b\" data-bluesky-cid=\"bafyreicsms42f75nuxovq4ttmkds5h6eyyhot7ssznee27z7za3sak6pea\">\n<p lang=\"en\">The definitive re-release of Heretic + Hexen are available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch!\ud83d\udcd6 slayersclub.bethesda.net\/en-US\/articl&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 @nightdivestudios.bsky.social (<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:vant7lqgt7tyfu7mm74orepj?ref_src=embed\">@nightdivestudios.bsky.social.bsky.social<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/nightdivestudios.bsky.social\/post\/3lvti5oatkc2b\">2025-08-07T20:11:16.634Z<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Enhancements include support for 4K resolutions, widescreen displays, frame rates of up to 120 fps, controller support, bug fixes, and a &#8220;game balance toggle&#8221; enabling players to switch between the original or enhanced gameplay. New accessibility options have also been added, including improved legibility, contrast and FX adjustments, and text-to-speech features, and a &#8220;Vault&#8221; containing concept art and other assets from the original games. You can toggle between the new and original soundtracks too, if you like.<\/p>\n<p>While the announcement of the new Heretic + Hexen bundle was a surprise, it wasn&#8217;t entirely unexpected. <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gog.com\/forum\/general\/temporal_unavailability_of_3_titles_on_the_store\" target=\"_blank\">GOG<\/a> announced earlier today that Heretic, Hexen, and Deathkings &#8220;will be unavailable for purchase for about two hours,&#8221; but added, &#8220;don&#8217;t be alarmed, they&#8217;ll be back.&#8221; Suspicions, as they say, were raised:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1879px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:45.72%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"zwKJPrBUgUHNbtL4kGFbXF\" name=\"gog\" alt=\"Hey all, today (August 7th), at 6 PM CEST, three titles will be unavailable for purchase for about 2 hours:HereticHexen: Beyond HereticHexen: Deathkings of the Dark CitadelSo don't be alarmed, they'll be back\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/id-software-kicks-off-quakecon-with-a-surprise-release-of-heretic-hexen-an-enhanced-bundle-with-cross-platform-multiplayer-mod-support-and-more.png\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"1879\" height=\"859\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"expandable\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: GOG)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Heretic + Hexen is available for $15\/\u00a313.49\/\u20ac15 on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3286930\/Heretic__Hexen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steam<\/a> and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gog.com\/en\/game\/heretic_hexen\" target=\"_blank\">GOG<\/a>, but\u2014this is cool\u2014if you own any of the three original games, you&#8217;ll be upgraded to the new package for free, and will continue to have access to the originals too.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/fps\/id-software-kicks-off-quakecon-with-a-surprise-release-of-heretic-hexen-an-enhanced-bundle-with-cross-platform-multiplayer-mod-support-and-more\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One year after surprise-launching Doom + Doom 2, id Software and Nightdive have done it again\u2014this time with the classic fantasy shooters Heretic and Hexen, which have been bundled together and updated with performance improvements, an &#8220;enhanced&#8221; soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult, local and online multiplayer, built-in mod support, and more. The new Heretic + Hexen bundle includes the three originals\u2014Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, and the Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel expansion\u2014along with two all-new episodes &#8220;created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios,&#8221; Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur. It adds up to 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps across Heretic and Hexen, which should keep you going for a while. 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