Game
App 2320
Quake II
id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames · published by Bethesda Softworks · released Aug 3, 2007
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Price
$9.99
US store
Reviews
95%
8,602 · Overwhelmingly Positive
Playing now
50
sampled 18h ago
24h peak
50
all-time seen 69
Followers
—
Steam community hub
Owners (est.)
~516K
258K – 826K
YouTube activity
2
videos · 30 d39
creators47.8K
views · 1 yTwitch activity 15 watching · 1 live
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avg viewers · 30 d114
hours watched · 30 d18
streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 3d ago- Change number
- 39,450,024
- Public build
- 20,742,936 · Nov 20, 2025 (11mo ago)
- Operating systems
- windows
- Architecture
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- Install size
- 5.6 GB · 4.0 GB download
- Install folder
Quake 2- Controller support
- Full
- Metacritic
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- Release state
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- Community
- hub · stats
Steam Deck
VerifiedTested Nov 20, 2025 on build 20,742,936
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- iExternal controllers not supported primary player
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 20,742,936 | Nov 20, 2025 · 11mo ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,742,936 | public | Nov 20, 2025 15:57 | 3d ago |
Depots · 2
content of the public branchLaunch options · 4
| Executable | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|
rerelease/quake2ex_steam.exe |
all | |
quake2.exe |
all | Play Quake II (Original) |
quake2.exe+set game xatrix |
all | Play The Reckoning (Original) |
quake2.exe+set game rogue |
all | Play Ground Zero (Original) |
Languages · 6
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| German | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Italian | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Russian | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Spanish | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | Quake II | Store | $9.99 |
Bundles · 1
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quake Collection Bundle | 7 | -25% | $52.44 |
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Quake II is now Steam Deck Verified! Quake II is now Steam Deck Verified and Handheld Optimized on Xbox ROG Ally devices. |
20,742,936 | 5.2 GB total |
| Oct 3, 2023 | QUAKE II - UPDATE 1 RELEASE NOTES This is the first major update to the enhanced Quake II re-release. Update 1 includes multiple quality of life improvements, some balance changes, and several notable bug fixes. Thanks to everyone who provided valuable feedback at launch! QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS General Gameplay Added controller vibration effects when taking damage Restored Always Run in the Input Options menu, with separate |
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| Aug 10, 2023 | QUAKE II RE-RELEASE PATCH NOTES & FAQ The legendary sci-fi action FPS is enhanced and now available on modern platforms! Take the fight to the Strogg with our enhanced re-release of Quake II, now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, in addition to PC platforms and Game Pass (subscription required). This re-release is our biggest effort yet with enhanced AI, gameplay improvements, pr |
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