Quake Champions gets a huge update and free battle pass to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Quake
Quake Champions, the free-to-play competitive shooter based on Quake 3 Arena, received a substantial update commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original Quake franchise. Originally released on Steam in 2017, the game continues to maintain an active player base despite limited mainstream visibility in the current shooter landscape.
The centerpiece of this anniversary update is a free battle pass available to all players. The battle pass includes numerous cosmetic rewards spanning decades of franchise history, featuring content from 1996 when the original Quake launched, alongside materials from various QuakeCons throughout the years. This retrospective approach celebrates the game’s legacy through nostalgic rewards.
Notable new additions include previously exclusive character skins and new weapons, specifically the Disintegrator rocket launcher and Goreth’s Earth Magic. These cosmetic and gameplay additions aim to provide both celebratory content and meaningful value to the existing and potential player community.
The update serves as a reminder that Quake Champions persists as an active live-service title with ongoing developer support, despite being overshadowed by more popular competitive shooters in the current market. For players interested in classic arena-style competitive gameplay or those nostalgic for the Quake franchise, the substantial anniversary update and free battle pass provide an accessible entry point to experience the franchise’s enduring legacy.