Yet another free fan level pack for Quake has arrived, and this one’s all about a feature rarely seen in id Software’s classic shooter
The Quake community has released “Quake Rooftops Jam,” an ambitious fan-made level pack containing 19 custom maps centered around rooftops—a feature rarely explored in id Software’s 1996 FPS. The release arrives during an exceptionally productive year for Quake mapping in 2026, following other notable releases including the large-scale Brutalist Jam 3, multiple 30th-anniversary map packs, and the official campaign “Dawn of the Machine.”
Rooftop environments represent an unconventional setting for Quake’s fast-paced gameplay mechanics, making this map pack a distinctive addition to the ongoing stream of fan-created content. The pack’s arrival underscores the continued vitality of Quake’s modding community, which has proven remarkably creative in designing custom levels for the decades-old arena shooter.
The release demonstrates how fan mappers and even professional game developers continue to find innovative ways to expand Quake’s content. The enduring appeal of Quake and its robust modding ecosystem keep the classic shooter relevant three decades after its original release, with the community showing no signs of exhausting new ideas or themes for custom level design.