Heretic + Hexen Gets Surprise Release Today For Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, And PC

Another year means another QuakeCon. idSoftware returns in 2025 to host another annual event in Texas to celebrate all things of its rich history. In prior years, we saw legacy remasters for new hardware. In 2023, fans were met with the modern release for Quake II. Additionally, the same can also be said for Doom as it issued the ‘Doom Anthology’ alongside ‘Doom + Doom 2” in 2024.

Now this year at the ongoing QuakeCon, idSoftware revealed that Heretic + Hexen is real and already available. It was also confirmed that Limited Run Games will be offering physical versions for the game as well later this year. You can watch the launch trailer in the video below:

“Over the last few years, id Software and Bethesda have partnered with Nightdive Studios to revisit many of these classics with a level of care and attention to detail that makes returning to these games immensely enjoyable experiences, both as a player and as an interactive piece of gaming preservation. […] Now they’ve turned their attention to two more games that are rooted deeply in id’s rich legacy with the re-release of Heretic + Hexen, announced at QuakeCon 2025.”

Xbox Wire editor Mike Nelson continues: “Heretic + Hexen enhanced re-release features all that original ingenuity, bolstered by a tremendous number of improvements and new features. First off, performance has been improved, with up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS on supported hardware, plus a variety of texture enhancements. 

“The game also delivers a remixed soundtrack created by Andrew Hulshult (DOOM + DOOM II, DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods parts One and Two, Quake Champions), in-game support for community-published mods, local split-screen for up to 4 or 8 players, depending on platform, and online crossplay multiplayer support for up to 16 players.”

What has you most excited for this latest idSoftware remaster?

Source: Xbox Wire