A Reddit user has shared details on seven unannounced Asus OLED gaming monitors spanning 24.5-inch, 27-inch, and 32-inch screen sizes. The upcoming lineup includes both QD-OLED and WOLED panels with refresh rates as high as 560Hz and varying resolutions, from FullHD up to 4K.

Based on ParkGGoki's leak (via ITHome), the 4K options are led by the ROG Swift PG32UCDN, which features a 32-inch QD-OLED panel running at 360Hz. A similar-sized but lower-refresh-rate option included in the leak was the XG32UQDS, which offers an 180Hz 4K display.

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Lower-resolution entries included the 27-inch 2560×1440 400Hz XG27AQDNGR QD-OLED and the 27-inch XG27ACDMSR, which comes with a 320Hz QHD QD-OLED panel. Surprisingly, the leak included various FullHD options, including the 24.5-inch XG259QDPG, which comes with a 560Hz QD-OLED panel, and the XG259QDNS as a 360Hz QD-OLED option in the same size.

The leak also highlights a single WOLED entry, the 24.5-inch Full HD PG259QWS, though its exact refresh rate remains unconfirmed despite expectations that it will exceed 600Hz.

KitGuru says: There are now a ton of options to be found in the OLED monitor market. Better yet, the vast majority of them outperform the usual VA/IPS gaming monitors in both refresh rate and visual quality. 

After years of development, The Division Resurgence finally launched earlier this year, first for mobile devices, before making its way to PC last month. Now that the game is finally available on Steam, we can more easily see the fan reaction to it and as you would expect, very few like the game due to its mobile-style mechanics. 

The Division Resurgence takes place in New York City, utilising the same map as the original game. While the story is similar to The Division 1, the game is its own standalone adventure, with a plot that seemingly happens in parallel to the events of the first game without crossing over much.

As a mobile-first free to play title, Resurgence has a lot of mechanics that fans of the mainline games aren't too fond of. Many of the negative Steam reviews point to timed progression gates as their main gripe with the game. Currently in Resurgence, players can only obtain valuable loot by completing daily missions, and you only get a few of those each day, which heavily limits how fast you can progress. This works in mobile games because those players are likely only jumping in for 10 minutes at a time before moving on to other things. These same mechanics don't translate very well to PC, which has more of a ‘core' gaming audience who won't put up with these sorts of mechanics.

As XP and rewards become harder to obtain over long play sessions, the general sentiment seems to be that newcomers are better off just buying the original two games on sale and playing those instead. At this point, The Division 1 and 2 can both be obtained for extremely low prices, either through key sellers, or during sales periods on Ubisoft Connect and Steam. The Division 2 in particular is worth picking up as it is still actively updated to this day and offers the best of both games by including The Division 1's map as part of the Warlords of New York expansion.

KitGuru Says: Have you tried The Division Resurgence since it came to PC? Do you think Ubisoft should make some changes to timed progression to better suit the core gaming audience? 

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls does a lot of things right, but the PC version of the game had plenty of fans concerned during the beta. Unfortunately, those concerns were founded, as the launch day version of the game still had poor performance. Now, Arc System Works is looking to address those complaints through patches. 

When I played Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls during its beta test, I was quite surprised to find myself struggling to hit 60FPS with an RTX 4080 at high graphics settings. Unfortunately, the launch day version of the game didn't fare much better, leading to a wave of negative user reviews on Steam, many of which cited performance issues as the main reason for their negative review.

Now, the first PC performance patch is rolling out to all owners of the game. Crucially, this update aims to reduce the game's CPU usage, and fixes an audio-related bug that was causing sudden frame drops. Essentially, the game was constantly checking for available audio inputs in the background, causing further performance issues mid-match.

The patch also makes changes to auto-detected graphics settings, so players should have more appropriate settings for their hardware selected by default on first-boot, and players will also now have an extra shader compile option, which should help to smooth out in-game performance, just as long as you let the shader process complete itself before jumping into a match.

There will likely be more performance updates in the weeks ahead but in the meantime, these initial fixes should help turn those negative Steam reviews around.

KitGuru Says: Have you played Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls since launch? Has it been running well for you on PC? 

Without Activision Blizzard, it is highly likely that Xbox would have been in a steep decline over the last couple of years, with games like Call of Duty and Candy Crush contributing heavily to Xbox's financials. As it turns out, Blizzard itself has been the top-performing studio under Xbox over the past year.

According to an internal memo obtained by WindowsCentral's Jez Corden, Blizzard was the top-performing studio under Xbox throughout 2025. The next year could be even better as well, as Blizzard has a few surprises up its sleeve in preparation for BlizzCon 2026, which returns in September.

“In FY26 Blizzard ended the year as the top-performing studio in Xbox's studios division, and this past year has marked our third highest fiscal for top line revenue in Blizzard's history”, the memo says. The company then went on to confirm that Overwatch is growing once again, recovering from the setback from the launch of Overwatch 2. Diablo 4 also continues to be a strong performer for Blizzard, even if the game doesn't make many headlines, or get brought up often in broader online gaming discussions.

Blizzard has multiple new games in development right now. There are rumours of a sequel to World of Warcraft, one that could finally allow the series to come to consoles. There have also been rumours of a StarCraft revival, including multiple shooter games in development.

KitGuru Says: Blizzard has had a good year. Hopefully BlizzCon brings some exciting reveals for new games, beyond the usual updates we get for titles like WoW, Overwatch and Diablo.

If you've recently ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, and are based in Europe, then you may soon become the target of scam attempts. Valve has confirmed that its EU distribution partner was recently hit by a cyberattack, leading to customer information being stolen.

Valve confirmed that the breach at its European hardware distribution partner, CEVA Logistics, was hit by a cyberattack recently. The end result is that EU customers who ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller will have had their personal information leaked, including customer name, address, phone number and email address.

Due to this information now being out, it is likely that those impacted will see an uptick in attempted scam calls, emails and text messages. Anyone who ordered a Steam Machine or Steam Controller will now have to be more vigilant when answering calls or texts from unknown numbers, and you'll need to be extra safe when opening any emails, so avoid clicking links and be sure to double check that an email address is legitimate and not spoofed, particularly if the email asks for money or additional personal information.

While customers will need to be aware of all of this, Valve does say that user Steam accounts are safe, as CEVA “does not have access to your payment information, passwords, Steam Guard codes or other information”.

KitGuru Says: There is a good chance that things like your phone number and name were already leaked elsewhere. At this point, I don't think there is a phone number on earth that is truly safe from scam call or text attempts.

When Microsoft first kicked off the current console generation, it opted to launch a cheaper Xbox Series S system at $299. Fast forward six years and the base-model Xbox Series S now costs closer to $400, and a 2TB expansion SSD is more expensive than the day-one price of the console itself. 

SanDisk has now launched its new expansion card SSDs for the Xbox Series X/S consoles. While this would have once been a relatively easy and cheap way to upgrade your console, current SSD pricing has gotten so insane that expanding your storage now could cost you as much as the entire console if you bought one back in 2020.

The 2TB SanDisk Optimus GX C50 expansion SSD is priced at $339.99, while a 1TB SSD expansion card costs $199.99. At one point, Xbox Series S consoles themselves were priced at around $250 for the entire system, which just goes to show how inflated the hardware market has become over the past couple of years.

The decision to opt for a proprietary expandable storage option is proving to be very expensive for Xbox customers. The situation isn't much better on PS5, but at least there, you can buy a normal M.2 SSD instead and slot it in, giving you a greater number of hardware options to choose from, and dual functionality, as the same SSD could later be repurposed for a PC or laptop. Meanwhile, these expansion cards for Xbox are only usable on the Xbox platform and you only have around two or three companies to pick from when buying one.

KitGuru Says: The pricing situation for current generation consoles continues to astound me. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like things are going to get any better by the time the next generation of consoles comes around. 

The GeForce Now database leak a few years back revealed a ton of unannounced game projects, with one of the biggest being a Final Fantasy 9 Remake. Square Enix producers even hinted at the remake project a while back, but plans for the game appear to have been put on hold.

According to games journalist Alex Donaldson, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake project was indeed real. While the game wasn't officially announced during the game's 25th Anniversary celebration, it is claimed that updated artwork released during that time came directly from early work on the Final Fantasy IX Remake project. The images released included concept art with new designs for key main characters, as well as an updated key art that could have doubled as the cover for the game.

Donaldson said recent comments from Naoki Yoshida were a way for Square Enix to temper fan expectations after years of leaks, as the Final Fantasy 9 Remake project has been put on hold. It is also claimed that the 9 Remake was not going to be the same scope as Final Fantasy 7 Remake, sticking to a single, simpler game, rather than expanding the story out into a massive sprawling trilogy. Yoshida recently suggested that a Final Fantasy 9 Remake could require as many as 5 or 6 games to really feel complete.

It would seem that Square Enix had other big plans for Final Fantasy 9 as well. They had an animated series in the works, but that also ended up being halted.

It is worth noting though that while the big plans for Final Fantasy 9 may be on hold for the time being, Square Enix has been known to revisit ‘cancelled' projects. The next Final Fantasy Dissidia game for example was cancelled for a short while before being picked back up again and re-announced this year.

After Final Fantasy 7 Revelation releases in 2027, it is expected that the next major Final Fantasy game will be Final Fantasy 17, rather than another remake or spin-off.

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KitGuru Says: Personally, if we are going to see more remakes, I would prefer to see HD-2D versions of the older pixel-based games in the series, or perhaps a reimagining of Chrono Trigger.

A third-party application called Asobi: Remote Play for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other Linux systems promises to bring PS Plus cloud gaming and PlayStation remote play to more devices. Developed by Inside Internet, the tool supports standard PS4 and PS5 Remote Play, along with PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, without requiring a local console connection.

Brought to our attention by Notebookcheck, Asobi pretty much turns the Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal. Accessing cloud gaming through the app requires a PlayStation Network account alongside an active PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Users can stream supported titles from the PlayStation Plus catalogue and select eligible digital PS5 games they already own.

Base functionality includes up to 1080p at 30fps in SDR with automatic bitrate adjustment. Upgrading to Asobi Premium adds 1080p at 60fps, HDR, manual bitrate control, low-latency modes, controller haptics, and upscaling to 4K. Output displays can reach up to 120fps on supported hardware, though streamed games do not render natively at that framerate.

During the ongoing playtest, all premium features are unlocked. Inside Internet lists the software as free with a separate Asobi Premium package, though pricing remains unannounced. While a Windows release is planned, current testing centres on Linux platforms.

KitGuru says: Being able to stream PS Plus cloud games directly to a Steam Deck without owning a PS5 console provides a neat workaround for handheld gamers. Will you be trying Asobi?

Attack Shark has announced the F1 Air, a 39g wireless gaming mouse supporting up to an 8K polling rate and 60,000 DPI. 

At the core of the F1 Air sits the PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor supporting 1K, 2K, 4K, and up to 8K polling modes. The sensor covers a sensitivity range of 1 to 60000DPI with 1DPI adjustment steps, 850IPS tracking speed, and 75G acceleration. Attack Shark also added a five-level lift-off distance system along with tracking optimisations for glass mouse pads.

Processing is handled by a Nordic nRF54L15 wireless MCU, which powers the company's Smart Speed Wireless technology to achieve click latencies down to 0.168ms in 8K mode. Included with the mouse is a shark-fin 8K receiver featuring an enlarged antenna and LED indicators for battery life, polling rate, and connection status. For the buttons, the company went for Omron optical switches rated for 100 million clicks and a glass coating on the shell.

Orders for the new flagship peripheral will open on the company's website starting August 17th.

KitGuru says: Packing a PAW3955MAX sensor and 8K polling into a 39g shell makes the Attack Shark F1 Air an intriguing option for ultra-lightweight mouse fans looking for a high-end peripheral. Hopefully, real-world performance will match its spec sheet.

Noctua has launched a case compatibility database featuring CPU cooler clearance measurements taken by the company for more than 100 PC cases. The tool aims to give builders precise fitment data rather than relying solely on official manufacturer specifications.

Checking official vendor specification pages for CPU clearance, VGA, and PSU limits remains standard practice when picking PC components. However, listed specifications don't always match physical realities, as some components press against side panels despite claims of sufficient clearance. Other chassis offer additional room that vendors fail to document.

As spotted by Tweaktown, Noctua is now addressing these discrepancies by manually measuring CPU cooler clearance across over 100 chassis from various vendors and putting it all into a handy database. Dedicated compatibility tables now outline which heatsinks fit each chassis.

According to Noctua, cases like the Corsair 4000D and 5000D series provide nearly 10mm of extra clearance above listed specs. This extra space allows large coolers such as the 168mm-tall NH-D15 G2 to fit. On the other hand, testing revealed several models with lower physical clearance than advertised. One such example is the Asus Prime AP201, measuring approximately 2mm lower than official figures. Noctua plans to continue expanding the database as it tests additional cases.

KitGuru says: While the database focuses on Noctua's own cooling lineup, the data can also help builders gauge clearance for third-party coolers.

It has been just a couple of months since Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final game for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Now, Square Enix is gearing up to show the game in action, with new reveals planned for Gamescom. 

Gamescom Opening Night Live already has a few major reveals attached to it. For starters, CD Projekt Red will be revealing Song of the Past, a new expansion for The Witcher 3. Now, it looks like Square Enix will also be a highlight of the showcase, with plans to debut “a new look” at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

There is no release date in place yet for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but fans will no doubt be hoping for an announcement alongside the new trailer. Considering that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launched in early 2024, we expect to see the third game release in the first half of 2027, rather than later in the year.

Unlike the previous two games in the remake trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will not be part of any timed exclusivity deal with Sony. Instead, Square Enix plans to release the game for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at the same time. Whether or not the Switch 2 ends up included in that launch line-up remains to be seen but it seems likely given that they did a lot of the technical optimisation work to bring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth over already, and all three games in the trilogy share assets and technical foundations.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to Final Fantasy 7 Revelation? 

Following its showcase at Computex 2026, BenQ is officially releasing the Mobiuz EX271QMZ gaming monitor to the market. The display features a 26.5-inch 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel with a QHD resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms GTG response time.

The Mobiuz EX271QMZ QD-OLED gaming monitor features AMD FreeSync Premium certification and BenQ's Color Shuttle platform, providing access to more than 120 game-specific colour profiles. Built-in tools include a crosshair, FPS counter, Blur Reduction, Color Vibrance, and Light Tuner. Peak HDR brightness reaches 400nits while typical SDR brightness sits at 200nits, supported by a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. Additionally, colour coverage spans 99% of the P3 space across 1.07 billion colours. Other features include Spectral Color (factory calibration) and High Pixel Contrast (image enhancer).

Panel longevity is managed through the Intelligent OLED Protection Suite, which includes Pixel Refresh, Idle Dimmer, Logo Dimming, and Pixel Shift. BenQ replaces traditional ABL behaviour with Brightness Flow technology to stabilise luminance in real time, pairing it with a graphene film layer to improve heat dispersion. Display outputs cover two HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 connection, alongside dual 2W speakers and a headphone jack. Physical adjustment options offer up to 100mm of height adjustment, -5° to 15° tilt, and 15° swivel in either direction, supported by TÜV eye comfort certification.

KitGuru says: BenQ's latest Mobiuz display pairs a fast 240Hz 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel with dedicated thermal management and software colour profiles for competitive gamers.

Epomaker has officially launched its first audio product, the GX1 wireless gaming headset. Available now, the open-back headset features tri-mode connectivity, 50mm dynamic drivers, 7.1 surround sound support, and a dual-microphone design with environmental noise cancellation.

The GX1 uses an open-back earcup design, something that isn't that common in the gaming headset space. However, this design allows the headset to deliver a more natural soundstage, which, alongside 7.1 surround sound, can create a more immersive experience on paper. On the other hand, sound sealing with an open-back headset is usually not that good, meaning you'll probably hear everything around you, and if the volume is high enough, those around you may also hear the sound coming from the headset.

Sound is handled by 50mm dynamic drivers tuned for balanced output across games, music, and voice calls. For communication, the headset packs a dual-microphone setup combining an integrated mic with a detachable boom microphone that uses ENC noise reduction.

Connectivity covers 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired options, with support for charging while in use. Built around a lightweight frame, the over-ear design features soft cushions and an adjustable headband built to accommodate users wearing glasses. Epomaker offers the headset in black, white, and pink colourways, with availability spanning its official store, Amazon, and AliExpress starting at $49.99.

KitGuru says: Epomaker expanding into gaming audio with an affordable $49.99 open-back wireless headset could make for an interesting entry-level option, assuming you're playing in a relatively quiet space.

Gamdias has launched the Thor P2 Series power supply line, offering up to 1350W of power and featuring 80 Plus Platinum efficiency and compliance with ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards.

Available in 850W, 1050W and 1350W, each unit in the series features a fully modular cable layout and a native 12V-2×6 cable rated for up to 600W to power graphics cards. To ensure proper insertion, the 12V-2×6 connector includes a dual-colour design. These units meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards, supporting up to 3x GPU power excursion and 2x total power excursion during sudden load spikes. Gamdias also equips the lineup with multiple 6+2-pin PCIe connectors for wider GPU compatibility.

Internally, the power supplies use 100% 105°C Japanese capacitors alongside a semi-bridge LLC resonant circuit, full DC-to-DC design, and 12V synchronous rectification. Cooling is handled by a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan that supports Smart Silent Mode, allowing zero fan operation under 15–20% system loads. Safety protections cover OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OCP, and OTP, while Gamdias backs the series with a 12-year warranty.

KitGuru says: With ATX 3.1 support, 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, and a 12-year warranty, Gamdias's Thor P2 line offers a feature-complete option for high-end PC builds.

Synology has launched the DiskStation neo+ series, comprising the DS1825neo+, DS1525neo+, DS925neo+, and DS725neo+. Built on the existing DS Plus platform, these new models introduce a default 4GB non-ECC DDR4 memory configuration designed to lower upfront costs while coexisting alongside standard DS Plus units.

Base hardware across the lineup features built-in M.2 slots for SSD caching alongside 2.5GbE network ports. Storage capacity can be expanded using the DX525 expansion unit, while the DS1825neo+ and DS1525neo+ also include PCIe 3.0 slots for optional 10GbE or 25GbE network cards. Though they ship with non-ECC RAM, all four units support ECC memory upgrades up to 32GB as workloads grow. All models, including the DS925neo+, come with a 4-core Ryzen V1500B, except for the DS725neo+, which comes with a 2-core Ryzen R1600.

Software management runs on Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), providing access to tools like Synology Drive for private cloud storage and cross-platform file synchronisation. System protection is handled via Active Backup Suite across Windows, Linux, macOS, virtual machines, and cloud accounts. Additionally, Surveillance Station supplies on-premises NVR functionality for multi-site security monitoring.

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KitGuru says: Synology's neo+ lineup is a response to the increasing costs of memory. By swapping out default ECC memory for a 4GB non-ECC stick, Synology is offering a more budget-friendly entry point into its Plus Series ecosystem.

AOC has quietly unveiled the Q25G11SE6, a 24.5inch Fast IPS gaming monitor featuring a QHD resolution, a 360Hz native refresh rate, and a 0.3ms MPRT response time.

The Q25G11SE6 (via DisplaySpecifications) display achieves its maximum 360Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort 1.4 using Display Stream Compression (DSC), while capping at 320Hz over HDMI 2.1 with DSC. Adaptive-Sync technology handles motion smoothness alongside FreeSync support, supported by low input lag and MBR/MBR Sync low-motion-blur features. Built-in gaming options include FPS and RTS modes, dynamic crosshair overlays, sniper scope functions, dark-field control, shadow enhancement, and a frame counter, all configurable through AOC's G-Menu software.

Color coverage spans 100% of sRGB and 95% of DCI-P3 colour gamuts, with factory calibration guaranteeing a deltaE below 2. Users can adjust colour settings themselves using the six-axis colour adjustments. SDR brightness is rated at 350nits and HDR performance at 400nits under the HDR10 standard. Native contrast sits at 1300:1.

Physical connectivity consists of HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and an audio output. For multitasking, the unit supports picture-by-picture (PBP) and picture-in-picture (PIP) modes across two signal sources. Eye-care features include a hardware low-blue-light panel and flicker-free operation. The included stand provides tilt adjustments only.

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KitGuru says: AOC's Q25G11SE6 360Hz refresh rate into a compact 24.5inch QHD panel is rather interesting, though users looking for ergonomic stand options will need to look elsewhere.

Take Two just held its most recent earnings call, just hours after announcing plans to host the GTA 6 gameplay reveal on Netflix. As you would expect, the publisher is very happy with GTA 6 pre-order numbers, and it has raised its financial forecast for the fiscal year too. 

Take Two previously estimated that it would be making around $8 billion over the next fiscal year, thanks to a massive boost from GTA 6, which launches this November. Now, Take Two expects to make a few hundred million more than that.

Recently, one analyst estimated that GTA 6 pre-orders have generated around $300M so far, but didn't think the number was anywhere close to the rumoured 1 million mark. However, pre-orders are expected to increase once marketing for the game really ramps up, which starts later this month with the Netflix premiere.

Grand Theft Auto 6 will only be available on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles when it launches on November 17th. However, a PC version of the game is expected to arrive within a year or two.

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KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up GTA 6 when it launches, or will you be waiting for the PC version? 

Leaked Microsoft documents corroborate reports about two separate programs aimed at bringing older Xbox console games to PC, handhelds, and future hardware. The reported plans include a disc-to-digital licence conversion system alongside a native PC emulator for original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles.

Under the proposed disc-to-digital scheme, further corroborated by the documents shared by The Verge, players insert an Xbox One or Xbox Series disc into an optical drive console to grant a digital license to their account. That license then carries over to disc-less hardware, including future devices like Project Helix. Details from The Verge note that Microsoft's secondary initiative focuses on running original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles locally on PCs, handhelds, and Helix via a dedicated emulator.

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These emulated titles will reportedly function like standard Xbox PC releases, featuring cloud saves and shared account progress. Microsoft intends to manage the emulator software, certification, storefront integration, and ongoing support, leaving publishers responsible only for opt-ins and pricing. As per the memo, permission for Xbox and Xbox 360 games will have to be given by the publisher on a title-by-title basis.

Original Xbox titles are scheduled to launch first, followed by Xbox 360 games targeting rollout windows across 2027 and 2028.

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KitGuru says: Giving players a path to turn old physical discs into digital licenses while bringing classic Xbox and Xbox 360 games to PC through official emulation sounds like a massive win for game preservation.

Following recent rumours, MachineGames has officially announced their latest Quake project. The studio had previously brought new levels to Quake 2. This time around, they've gone back to add new levels to the original Quake. 

Quake: Dawn of the Machine was announced during QuakeCon this week. This new episode brings 19 new levels to the game, along with new sountrack music, a new deathmatch map and a bunch of new secrets to find.

Dawn of the Machine will be made available as a free update for current digital versions of Quake found on Steam, Xbox / Windows Store, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 / PS5.

Quake was named as one of the new pillar franchises for Bethesda after a restructuring effort across Xbox. Quake was named alongside the likes of Doom, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

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KitGuru Says: Will you be jumping back into Quake for the new levels?