GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links.

Quake Champions Is PC-Only for Launch, But Console Versions Not Ruled Out

"It's a PC game. No excuses. No limitations."

50 Comments

Id Software's new shooter, Quake Champions, will be released exclusively for PC at launch, though the developer has not ruled out a console version down the line.

"It's a PC game. No excuses. No limitations," Id Software boss Tim Willits told GameSpot in an interview today at E3 2016. "We're going to focus on one platform."

Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.
This video has an invalid file format.
00:00:00
Sorry, but you can't access this content!
Please enter your date of birth to view this video

By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Now Playing: Quake Champions Reactions - E3 2016

Willits went on to say that he still "love[s] [his] console fans," and teased that, "We're not totally shutting the door on consoles." However, it's too soon to say if the game will ever come to consoles.

"We drew lines around this game to make the best game we can within the scope," Willits said about releasing Quake Champions on PC only for launch.

No Caption Provided

We also asked Willits, id Software's creative director, about how beefy of a PC fans will need to run Quake Champions. He said the game is being designed to run on a variety of systems.

"We want to make sure that we have as many people as we possibly can," he explained. "You'll be able to turn down your specs and get a decent game at lower-end. But we want to shine on good systems."

The game runs at 120hz and also sports an uncapped frame rate.

Quake Champions is currently without a release date. Willits said id Software is not going to rush the game to release, in part because balancing the game (only four characters have been announced so far, but there will be more) is not so easy a task.

"It's going to come out after a really, really long closed beta. I'm telling people now, it's going to be a long beta," he explained.

Quake Champions is one of a handful of games Bethesda announced this week; the others included Skyrim HD and a new Prey. Bethesda also announced more DLC for Doom and Fallout 4.

More details on Quake Champions will be announced at QuakeCon 2016 this August.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Join the conversation
There are 50 comments about this story
50 Comments  RefreshSorted By 
GameSpot has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to toxic conduct in comments. Any abusive, racist, sexist, threatening, bullying, vulgar, and otherwise objectionable behavior will result in moderation and/or account termination. Please keep your discussion civil.

Avatar image for xbr85
xbr85

194

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

That dude with the helmet isn't Sarge, it's Ranger from Quake 1.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for DarthLod
DarthLod

177

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

If it is just multiplayer, then i'll pass. I am sick of multiplayer honestly.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Gamer_4_Fun
Gamer_4_Fun

3862

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 139

User Lists: 0

I am very interested to see how incredibly fast paced arena shooter is handled using twin sticks. At the moment I think the game will be slowed down to the point it will lose its signature pace.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for ECH71
ECH71

933

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

I'll be happy with 4K @ 60Hz... how just need to wait for AMD to release their next gen of GPUs.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RSM-HQ
RSM-HQ

12397

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 94

User Lists: 1

Edited By RSM-HQ

Well got D00M on P.C. and this looks like a good idea. Unlike the smug MR users below, I find it'll take advantage of the Keyboard and Mouse for the better. Like a super twitch shooter should.

They can always redesign Quake: Champions for a PlayStation, Xbox controller after the P.C. version. Most likely slow down the pacing. Just like Quake 3 on consoles years ago.

Hopefully it pays off as a great game on P.C. and eventually consoles :)

2 • 
Avatar image for kargion
kargion

508

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Edited By kargion

@RSM-HQ: Play shooters in PC and Console. I don't feel the speed slows down at all. Certain types of gameplay is different, im a better sniper on pc than console, but the speed is always the same.

Missed a big market going only PC....I got a big pc but i don't play on it much anymore, like my consoles more.

2 • 
Avatar image for RSM-HQ
RSM-HQ

12397

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 94

User Lists: 1

Edited By RSM-HQ

@kargion: I was specifically on about Q3, the console versions got reworked and the speed was quite abit slower. Alot of journalists had criticism for the changes. . Anyway.

Quake needs to stay fast paced, much faster than D00M (IV). I understand what you mean but for me personally this is a good move. The console version "might" happen so probably depends if Q:C is a success.

2 • 
Avatar image for iammcgruber
IAmMcGruber

1451

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

@kargion: Same. I have a very capable PC, but buy almost all my games on console. Just prefer it more. I Like the big screen, couch, and have way more friends online whenever I play. Just feels more social to me.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RSM-HQ
RSM-HQ

12397

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 94

User Lists: 1

Edited By RSM-HQ

@iammcgruber: I think you guys have completely missed the point of my comment. I'm all for consoles, happily enjoy my PS4, and plan to get an NX when it arrives.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for suncato
suncato

146

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

i'll rather do this; https://www.epicgames.com/unrealtournament/

2 • 
Avatar image for Senor_Kami
Senor_Kami

8529

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Well, they're lazy devs if their final product doesn't blow away the feature set of every console shooter.

You can't make a game on a system with no limitations that's worse off and lacking compared to console games they admitted are limited. That would mean they'd suck by their own metrics, fair and square, right?

Upvote • 
Avatar image for jinzo9988
jinzo9988

2457

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By jinzo9988

What the **** does "the game runs at 120Hz" mean for a medium that can run a varying refresh/frame rate either by choice or by hardware capabilities? That sounds like "the highest quality pixels" talk to me.

2 • 
Avatar image for tehjumpingjawa
TehJumpingJawa

27

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@jinzo9988: I'd imagine they mean the physics interpolates at 120Hz. This isn't anything new for idtech (on PC at least), but it does make a nice (if redundant) headline.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for deactivated-5a803cda1fb41
deactivated-5a803cda1fb41

290

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

ID Software pretending to be what it once was, by developing a game solely for PC. I like the idea that it won't be hindered by the peasant boxes though.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for kargion
kargion

508

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

@bernard978: This comment is ridicules....games are developed by separate teams for the specific platform they are on. A game is not hindered due to being a console. Come on, this is just common knowledge.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for bfeinberg
bfeinberg

744

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Edited By bfeinberg

@kargion: You truly are completely in denial. Lots of PC games have been dumbed down to also support consoles. From radial menu's to forced frame rate caps, consoles are a plague on PC gamers.

3 • 
Avatar image for iammcgruber
IAmMcGruber

1451

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

Edited By IAmMcGruber

@bfeinberg: If a dev is chooses not to optimize each platform to its true potential then yes. I woudn't necessarily blame consoles but the devs for not truly taking advantage of each platforms strengths

Upvote • 
Avatar image for MetaMods
MetaMods

648

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@iammcgruber: I am disagree, this is why lately most PC games has being lack of fine tune due to they see big money coming from console but not PC. this makes PC games gets dumbed down version of the quality game. It's not developer its because console gamees bring too much much and ignore us who loves PC. For good example Doom didn't even have server browsing menu and just matchmaking, where is this coming from? oh yeah console again

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By RogerioFM

Good thing they're disregarding those inferior boxes.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for Thanatos2k
Thanatos2k

17660

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Excellent, a shooter that is not held back by consoles, as it should be.

9 • 
Avatar image for placksheep
placksheep

365

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 12

User Lists: 0

I like this marketing strategy! I'm sure they'll release to console if the game is good, but this way they really get PC gamers' attention. And it's nice not to have a shoddy console port. I'm looking at you From Software!

Upvote • 
Avatar image for justchillin654
Justchillin654

6

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Just another reason for console gamer's to invest in a PC!

8 • 
Avatar image for o311rocks
o311rocks

708

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By o311rocks

If this is half as fun as Q3A was I'm in, and I haven't been into competitive MP games in years. If Quake and the new UT deliver it'll be like im in middle school again lol.

3 • 
Avatar image for naz99
naz99

2941

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By naz99

@o311rocks: But you can play the new Unreal Tournament now, you don't have to wait to see if it will deliver :P

3 • 
Avatar image for o311rocks
o311rocks

708

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@naz99: Meh it's still pretty early. I've thought about downloading it, but it's still in pre-alpha. I'll probably still wait a bit.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for mari3k
mari3k

451

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 48

User Lists: 0

Niceoooooooo

Upvote • 
Avatar image for smackdowner360
smackdowner360

261

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

I they want to make money they might want to put it on consoles

Upvote • 
Avatar image for naz99
naz99

2941

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By naz99

@smackdowner360: Yeah some of the biggest and most profitable developers are PC devs and its because they don't make any money on PC.......Derp :)

2 • 
Avatar image for deactivated-64efdf49333c4
deactivated-64efdf49333c4

21783

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 36

User Lists: 0

Of course, the game will also be fun, right? Right?

Upvote • 
Avatar image for bfeinberg
bfeinberg

744

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

Edited By bfeinberg

@Barighm: That was obvious.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for zinten
zinten

491

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 50

User Lists: 0

Edited By zinten

Not Ruled Out in marketing language means its planned, they just want to hype it for pc players to think that the game will make full use of their platform without console limitation in mind.

3 • 
Avatar image for deactivated-59ed237d0261a
deactivated-59ed237d0261a

107

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 5

@zinten: Agreed, It's just the usual PR bullshit. It's more of a hero shooter than a Quack game anyway.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for xbr85
xbr85

194

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@game_spock: Quack, Quack.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@walidras: If you knew what a PC is, you would agree.

5 • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By RogerioFM

@walidras: A peasant with a sense of humor, refreshing.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Edited By RogerioFM

@walidras: I merely pointed out that you have a sense of humor m'lady. Never once I defended those putrid machines called consoles. But then again, people with brain damage can find humor in many things.

"LOL i dont get you"

Girl, I'm sure you don't get many things.

" i am a PC gamer, learn to understand reading, A console player never makes fun of his own console which i did above, this gives a hint that iam"

Dear God m'lady, can you be EVEN less incoherent, is your brain shutting down as we speak? Go do something that can relax your simple brain... like play COD or something. Cheers.

Also, sorry you're so butthurt :(

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@walidras: You're soo butthurt that its hard to stop making fun of you. Also, you may not be a console Peasant, but you sure have the grammar and reasoning of one. hahahaha.

Fare thee well, m'lady.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for RogerioFM
RogerioFM

10543

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@walidras: "kinda person who makes a tiny problem turn into a tsunami"

Then reading your other comments, hahahahahahaha.

Upvote • 
Avatar image for bfeinberg
bfeinberg

744

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

@walidras: Don't worry, Rogerio is a special sort of stupid. Just ignore him.

3 • 
Avatar image for jonnybrownieboy
jonnybrownieboy

625

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

If its gonna be pc exclusive i expect the graphics to be nothing short of amazing since devs dont have to spend time accommodating the game to weaker hardware.

4 • 
Avatar image for mdinger
mdinger

929

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 147

User Lists: 0

@jonnybrownieboy: Well they still do though, if you had bothered to read the article. As stated "We want to make sure that we have as many people as we possibly can," he explained. "You'll be able to turn down your specs and get a decent game at lower-end. But we want to shine on good systems."

So given that they are spending time to accommodate weaker hardware you can expect the graphics to be something short of amazing.

Upvote •