Heretic + Hexen

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More About the Game

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.

Owners Will Receive

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 4 players (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) or 8 players (PC, Xbox Series X|S)
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 on Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5
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
Gyroscopic aiming on Switch, PS4 and PS5