

I'm also using the "-threads 4" parameter for the VIS and RAD stages because I have a quad-core CPU. I have Quake2 installed in D:\Quake2, and the map compilers are in D:\QERadiant. Here's an example:ĭ:\QERadiant\\kmqbsp3 -chop 1024 -moddir d:\quake2\kmq2_test D:\Quake2\kmq2_test\maps\kmq2example1.mapĭ:\QERadiant\\qvis3 -threads 4 D:\Quake2\kmq2_test\maps\kmq2example1.mapĭ:\QERadiant\\arghrad -threads 4 -bounce 8 -chop 128 -chopsky 1024 -chopcurve 128 -gamedir d:\quake2\baseq2 -moddir d:\quake2\kmq2_test D:\Quake2\kmq2_test\maps\kmq2example1.map cmd file to call the compilers for your map. If you're developing your map specifically for KMQuake2, you'll want to use my custom QBSP3 instead:Īnd either of these two versions of ArghRad: Try using the QBSP3 and QVIS3 on this page: However, all of this is speculation right now, and we know nothing for sure.OK, sounds like it's time to try compiling with something else. Rise of Triad and Heretic are the other 90s FPS games which might launch on new platforms. The industry insider also took a guess with two other games that Nightdive Studios might remaster. So, we might be seeing the remaster of the game after the situation is resolved. Nightdive Studios has already made it, but it is in licensing limbo right now, according to the industry insider. One other game getting remastered is GoldenEye 007, which is a classic James Bond game. My guesses would be Quake 2 (Quakecon is next month), Goldeneye 007 (already done but in licensing limbo for now), Rise of the Triad and Heretic. Nightdive Studios' Founder and CEO Stephen Kick teases more classic 90s FPS games remasters are on the way. With the QuakeCon event also taking place next month, it does seem plausible that an announcement may be made. Quake II is one of these games getting a remaster from Nightdive Studios.

An accredited industry insider, however, has a few guesses about what these games might be.Īn accredited industry insider, listed some games they think are the new remasters. However, no one has any idea which one of these game are getting the remaster treatment from Nightdive Studios. Players were really happy to hear about this as everyone wants to experience older action games on current generation. (by BjossiAlfreds) Fix laser guard trying to fire two shots when dying. (by De-Seppe) Fix soldiers never showing their pain skins as long as they’re alive. Stephen *Blade Kicker* Kick July 28, 2022 Refine the gfootstep cvar to match Quake II itself. Just step into Quake 2 Rocket Arena, armed with the new and almighty rocket and rail gun and you will be gibbing for hours on end.If you dig fast paced action, then load up. We've remastered 4 of these…with a few more on the way… Quake 2 is another classic from id software.While not modded quite as much as it's predecessor or Q3A, it is still a blast to play and the mod's on offer are bundles of fun. Stephen Kick said that the company has remastered four of these games already and a few more are coming. I did notice some of the fixes like dgVoodoo 2, SQLauncher 2, the winmm wrapper used in this pack causes the game to force tab out upon launch, and the music files are in. He said this in a retweet to a tweet discussing a list of classic FPS games from the 90s. I want to thank you for this patch, the fixes helped improved playable with vanilla Quake and helped WinQuake play more nicely with modern Windows. Stephen Kick, the founder and CEO of Nightdive Studios, said that a few more 90s FPS remasters are launching in the future. The studio is now teasing players about more remasters of old FPS video games. Nightdive Studios has since been obtaining rights for abandonware games and releasing them on current platforms, like DOOM. Partners, Stephen Kick and Alix Kick founded the company in 2012 after Stephen Kick was unable to purchase an old game. However, there is one studio updating and remastering these games for modern systems, Nightdive Studios. Such abandonware titles are hidden from a whole new generation of gamers which is a shame.
#QUAKE II LAUNCH FIX UPDATE#
Many studios leave their classic titles to rot and do not update them at all for modern systems. However, a lot of older games are not available in any shape or form for modern players. The list of classic titles is endless, and discovering and playing these games is another fun hobby. Video games have been around for a long time and hence have millions of old games for players to discover.
