Quake Live Release

    Today, Quake Live is finally getting out of the beta phase that began in February 2009.

    Recall QL is the development of id Software (now acquired by ZeniMax). Interesting in that it allows you to run a modified version of Quake 3 directly from the browser. There are elements of a social network (friends, clans), statistics are kept, there are anti-cheat and many servers around the world, including in Russia. Most QL maps are from the original Quake 3 (some are slightly modified), and many new well-balanced maps have been added. The gameplay and graphics are saved, with minor corrections. For example, there is no "meat" (gibs).

    The game has been hotly discussed since the first announcement - in the first six hours of the beta test, it gathered more than 100 thousand users. In November 2009, there were already more than a million.

    What awaits us with the next update - under the cut.

    Today, along with the next update, the beta status is being removed from the game. Despite troubling statements by ZeniMax, it will remain free. But there will be an opportunity to purchase Premium and Pro annual subscriptions giving the following benefits:

    Premium subscription ($ 1.99 per month):

    • Access to 20 new maps
    • New 'Freeze Tag' game mode
    • Special Awards
    • The ability to create a clan and join five clans at once
    • Ability to put a wallpaper on your profile page
    • Match statistics are kept for 6 months

    Pro-subscription ($ 3.99 per month):
    • The ability to create a game server, indicate its geographical location, select a game mode and play by invitation there
    • Ability to invite up to three friends to a "premium" card
    • More special rewards
    • Ability to create a clan and join ten clans at once
    • Match statistics are maintained throughout the year


    Other players will not notice significant changes - there are still 5 game modes, 40 arenas, the opportunity to join a clan, detailed match statistics.

    Now the servers are turned off, you can enter the game and download the update today.

    upd: raised the servers. updated, look, share impressions)

    upd2: hang up, they have a habraeffect. wait-ss.

    upd3: raised again. like fixed all the worst.

    News on the official website , changelog

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