All of us heard the information. Quake 2 has been formally remastered, and non-other than Nightdive Studios was accountable for its creation. Whereas the contents of id Software program’s basic sport are sufficient to maintain us satiated (particularly these of us who love the unique 1997 launch), there’s one thing else to sit up for.

In a current put up on Twitter, Laced Information, an organization that makes a speciality of vinyl soundtracks for video video games, is unleashing Quake 2‘s music. The tweet hyperlinks to the web site, which reveals there are two variations, one in every of which might be a restricted version.

Let Operation Alien Overlord recommence…

The sonic mayhem of #Quake II is marching onto Restricted Version #vinyl. Pre-order yours now: https://t.co/CTugViWYAo@Quake @sonicmayhem @idSoftware pic.twitter.com/6sJcq8W97i

— Laced (@Laced_audio) August 10, 2023

Whereas each of them will set you again $38 every, the restricted version press will characteristic “two strong crimson and orange A-side/B-side impact LPs,” which appears to be like fairly fancy judging by the pictures.

When can I get it?!

Maintain your horses. This Quake 2 vinyl will not be out simply but. The web site says each variations might be launched in January 2024, however you’ll be able to pre-order yours now.

The soundtrack to the sport is kind of memorable, heading way more into rock/metallic territory than the NIN ambient sounds of the primary Quake sport. Q2‘s music was performed by Sonic Mayhem (who additionally did soundtracks to video games like The Division and Deux Ex: Mankind Divided) and Jer Sypult. Horror director and musician Rob Zombie additionally contributed to the sport’s predominant theme.

It could be greater than two and a half many years outdated, however Quake 2 is a vital a part of 90s gaming, particularly within the FPS style. Okay, it could not have had the identical influence as the primary Quake or the OG Doom entries, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a basic, and now we’ve got a remaster (and shortly the vinyl) we will take pleasure in.