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Quake Marks 30 Years With Official Anniversary Update

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Bethesda has released a 30th anniversary update for Quake, the iconic first-person shooter originally launched in 1996. The update was announced through the Slayers Club, Bethesda's official community platform. The release marks three decades since id Software's groundbreaking title helped define the FPS genre. The announcement drew attention on Hacker News, generating discussion among fans and developers.

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