HERETIC + HEXEN (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One/Series X, Switch)

Heretic Hexen New Game Pc Ps4 Ps5 Xbox Switch

Video Game Description: Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

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Genre: FPS, Shooter, Action, Adventure, Retro

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Developer: id Software, Nightdive Studios

Rating: T for Teen (Blood and Gore, Violence)

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Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. Forged by Raven Software on a modified DOOM engine, Heretic and Hexen were released in 1994 and 1995, pushing first person shooters into bold new territory. These innovative cult classics introduced groundbreaking features like inventory systems, vertical aiming, and distinct character classes, reshaping first person action games for generations to come. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic + Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before. Whether you're returning to these shadowy realms or discovering them for the first time, an epic legacy awaits.
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios:
Heretic: Faith Renewed
Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur
There are a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps in Heretic + Hexen.
New Enhancements
Online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players
Local split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to 8 players
Toggleable, enhanced Tome of Power soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult
Community-published mod support with an in-game mod browser
Improved performance with multithreaded rendering supporting up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS
A Vault section containing concept art and unused sprites from the development of the original games
Accessibility options, such as updated UI, improved legibility, contrast and screen FX adjustments, and text-to-speech features.
Modern controller support
Weapon carousel for faster weapon switching
Game balance toggle (original/enhanced)
Quick Save/Load support
Widescreen support
Many engine fixes for bugs present in original versions
Translated into 12 new languages: French, Italian, German, Spanish, LATAM Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese
Original DOS versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel are included in the Steam version.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (PC)

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Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 @3.5GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: High speed broadband connection required for online play

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 TI (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or Intel Arc A 380
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: High speed broadband connection required for online play