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Quake Free Next-Gen Update Out Now, Adds 4K and 120 FPS

Quake Free Next-Gen Update Out Now, Adds 4K and 120 FPS - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 13 October 2021 / 2,603 Views

Bethesda announced the free next-generation update for Quake is now available on the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Anyone who purchased the game on PS4 or Xbox One can upgrade for free. 

The next-gen update adds 4K resolution and 120 frames per second to all the Xbox Series X|S and PS5. The Xbox version also support Xbox Play Anywhere, while the PS5 supports DualSense Adaptive Trigger and integrated speakers.

Read an FAQ on the next-gen update:

How do I upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X or Series S?
Upgrading Quake from Xbox One to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is easy! The Xbox Series X and Series S will use Microsoft’s Smart Delivery system to upgrade eligible games automatically
How do I upgrade from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5?
To upgrade your PlayStation 4 copy of Quake for PlayStation 5 systems, please follow one of the methods below based on which is most appropriate for you:
Method 1: Via the Game Hub
  • Navigate to the Games menu on the PlayStation 5 home screen and select the Quake game hub
  • Select the (…) overflow menu and select "PS5|Full|Quake PS5 Upgrade"
  • The PlayStation 5 version will start downloading
  • You will receive a system notification after the PlayStation 5 version has installed
  • Once the PlayStation 5 version is fully installed, you will see a "Play Game" button on the game hub
Method 2: Via the PlayStation Store
  • From your PlayStation 5, search the PlayStation Store for "Quake"
  • You will see the word "Purchased" on the PlayStation 5 product tile for Quake
  • Select the PlayStation 5 tile to launch the product page, then select "Download"
  • The PlayStation 5 version will start downloading
  • You will receive a system notification after the PlayStation 5 version has installed
  • Once the PlayStation 5 version is fully installed, you will see a "Play Game" button on the game hub
How come I can't download and play the Quake 64 Add-on in the PlayStation 5 version of the game?
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work on resolving this issue.
Is there a cost to upgrade my PlayStation 4 version to PlayStation 5 or Xbox One version to Xbox Series X/Series S?
Nope! There is no additional cost to you if you are upgrading Quake from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/Series S
Is there a time limit for how long this opportunity will be available?
There is currently no time limit. You will be able to upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X/Series S or PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 at any time
Will I get the free upgrade if I play on PlayStation 4 and own an Xbox Series X/Series S?
Nope. You will only be able to upgrade PlayStation 4 eligible games to PlayStation 5. Xbox One versions of Quake will not be accessible on PlayStation 5 and vice versa
Will I get the free upgrade if I play on Xbox One and own a PlayStation 5?
Nope. You will only be able to upgrade Xbox One eligible games to Xbox Series X or Series S. PlayStation 4 versions of Quake will not be accessible on Xbox consoles and vice versa
Can I use my Xbox One save on my Xbox Series X/Series S?
Any Quake save created on Xbox One will work on Xbox Series X/Series S provided the same Xbox Live account is used
Can I use my PlayStation 4 save on my PlayStation 5?
Quake save games will not transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 consoles
Can I upgrade from the Nintendo Switch version of Quake?
Nope. The next-gen upgrades only apply to Quake on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on the same platform family
Will PC players get a free upgrade too?
Nope. The PC versions can already run at 4K resolution and 120 FPS with the appropriate hardware

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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G2ThaUNiT (on 13 October 2021)

I remember a lot of comments and even some news articles saying Smart Delivery was nothing more than a marketing gimmick lol good times

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Random_Matt (on 13 October 2021)

Actually up to 4K. Not sure if that is embarrassing or not for such an ancient game.

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G2ThaUNiT Random_Matt (on 13 October 2021)

You're misinterpreting what that means. They say up to 4K because a lot of people have different resolution TVs and monitors, so the resolution can vary all the way up to 4K, and not to say 8K. If you have a 4K TV, it's gonna run at a locked 4K. 120fps if you have a compatible TV/monitor too.

It doesn't mean the resolution of the game on next-gen consoles is constantly changing from 1800p all the way up to 4K.

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2zosteven (on 13 October 2021)

Sold! oh chit, still no PS5 here.

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