Most people buy Quake from Steam for $5 / £4, or on GOG for $10 / £8 which includes the expansions. If you get lost, this whole process is also covered in this handy video tutorial. One thing to keep in mind is that Quake's tech is still from 1996, so setup is not instantaneous.

I should note, this was written before Quake's new expansion and shiny new graphics updates were announced, but most of it still applies today - especially if you want to get involved in the mod side of things. How to download, install, and play Quake in 2021 In this guide, I go over how to download and install Quake, give advice for enjoying it, and provide curated playlists of notable mods along with some tasting notes. Whether you're a lapsed Quake fan from 1996 or a skeptical newbie from 2021, it's never been a better time to start playing Quake.

Today I'm here to offer you a way inside. But that was before I realized how messed up it was and how good the mods are. If you had asked me about Quake a few years ago, I would've made a weird farting sound with my mouth. This article is the second of Quake Renaissance, a 3-part series on Quake 1, its history, and community.

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