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You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. An enhanced edition developed by Nightdive Studios was released on August 10th, 2023, that includes the original game along with its two expansion packs, the levels from the Nintendo 64 version, and a brand new episode designed by MachineGames.
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Quake II FAQ


Can I play online with friends in Quake II?
Yes, you can! Quake II has an online multiplayer mode.

Is Quake II cross-platform? Does Quake II support cross-play?
Yes, Quake II supports cross-platform play.

Which perspective do you play from in Quake II?
Quake II has a first-person perspective.

seriesQuake
developerid Software
publisherActivision
composerSonic Mayhem engineQuake II engine
release date
NADecember 9th, 1997
EUDecember 12th, 1997
M for Mature

Single PlayerSci-FiFirst-PersonShootingCross-Platform PlayOnline Multiplayer
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