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On Steam, 76% of 6,360 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 80 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 325 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.
The fast, skill-based arena-style competition that turned the original Quake games into multiplayer legends is making a return with Quake Champions.
What is happening now
Quake Champions, the free-to-play arena shooter that launched in 2022, has undergone a significant business model reversal. After years operating as a free-to-play title with battle passes and cosmetic monetization, the game is now a one-time $10 purchase on Steam with all premium elements removed - including its in-game store, battle passes, and loot boxes. Players who previously owned it retain free access. The shift comes as part of broader Xbox restructuring following layoffs at id Software. The change notably eliminated the Microsoft Store version entirely, with Xbox servers for the game shutting down. The developer unlocked approximately 30 seasons worth of cosmetic content for all players as part of the transition, effectively consolidating Quake Champions into a straightforward premium release rather than a live-service model.
Games like Quake Champions
same kind of game, other series
Media
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 3, 2026.
Quake Champions player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Quake Champions achievements
52 achievements on SteamRarest
All 52 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
In the news
All 13 storiesMore headlines - the next 5
- Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam Sep 24, 2026
- Quake Champions takes a shower, shedding all its 2017 live-service grime and becoming a $10 game Sep 23, 2026
- Quake Champions Swaps Its Free-To-Play Model For A One-Time Purchase Sep 23, 2026
- XBOX Paywalls Quake Champions Following Restructuring Sep 23, 2026
- Quake Champions Goes Premium for New Players Amid XBOX Restructuring Sep 23, 2026