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title: 'Quake Gets Major Vulkan Upgrade on 25th Anniversary of Launch'
url: 'https://vulkan.org/news/auto-20282-89d79214d9befce8cd0ee2255e646242'
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date: '2021-08-24'
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#  Quake Gets Major Vulkan Upgrade on 25th Anniversary of Launch 

  August 24th at 1:07pm

 Quake – the legendary dark fantasy FPS that revolutionized the genre is now enhanced! This new offering features Vulkan-enhanced graphics including better lighting, new models, updated maps, and a dynamic shadow system. Also supports cross-play, dedicated servers for online deathmatch matchmaking, free optional Add-ons, split-screen support for local deathmatch and co-op, AI opponents in deathmatch and more! 

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