Quake Champions

Fast-paced multiplayer arena shooter with distinct champions and abilities

id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Aug 18, 2022

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Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 6,757
Recent reviews: Mixed; 58% of 12 in 30 days
Players: 115; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 23, 2026
Minimum PC: GT 730; 8 GB RAM · 35 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Quake Champions?

A first-person multiplayer arena shooter set in Quake’s dark mythos. You choose among 16 champions with distinct attributes and abilities, use weapons such as rocket launchers and railguns, and compete in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, one-on-one Duel, or Sacrifice matches.

For you if...

+you want competitive multiplayer built around speed and movement skill
+you enjoy choosing characters with distinct combat abilities
+you prefer deathmatch, team battles, or one-on-one duels

Not for you if...

−you want a single-player story campaign
−you dislike competing against experienced arena-shooter players
−you prefer traditional Quake without character-specific powers

What players say

75% of 6,757 reviews are positive · 58% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast gunplay, movement tricks, and arena combat. The most common complaints are a small active population, long or unsuccessful matchmaking, uneven matches dominated by veterans, and the lack of a server browser; some also report cheating and server or launch problems.

Players over time

▼ -39% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 346 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data

Day	Players
Nov 7, 2026	115
Nov 6, 2026	76
Nov 5, 2026	64
Nov 4, 2026	78
Nov 3, 2026	65
Nov 2, 2026	69
Nov 1, 2026	84
Oct 31, 2026	76
Oct 30, 2026	69
Oct 29, 2026	80
Oct 28, 2026	47
Oct 27, 2026	80
Oct 26, 2026	82
Oct 25, 2026	84
Oct 24, 2026	125
Oct 23, 2026	100
Oct 22, 2026	106
Oct 21, 2026	96
Oct 20, 2026	95
Oct 18, 2026	114
Oct 17, 2026	148
Oct 16, 2026	105
Oct 15, 2026	94
Oct 14, 2026	102
Oct 13, 2026	119
Oct 11, 2026	126
Oct 10, 2026	117
Oct 9, 2026	124
Oct 8, 2026	142
Oct 7, 2026	92
Oct 6, 2026	105
Oct 4, 2026	149
Oct 3, 2026	168
Oct 2, 2026	136
Oct 1, 2026	113
Sep 30, 2026	160
Sep 29, 2026	150
Sep 27, 2026	202
Sep 26, 2026	267
Sep 25, 2026	273
Sep 24, 2026	296
Sep 23, 2026	105
Sep 23, 2026	125
Sep 22, 2026	141
Sep 21, 2026	346

Screenshots and trailer

Quake Champions system requirements

Minimum: GT 730, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 and later
Processor: Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4-810
Graphics: Nvidia GT 730 2 GB / AMD R7 240 2 GB / Intel HD 530
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 35 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Quake Champions have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Quake Champions run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Bethesda.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 52
Age rating: 17+
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Quake Champions use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam