QuakeCon 2021 is just a few days away and like the previous, there’s a lot of things available for everyone. Day one of the three-day event, for example, is pretty much all about the Developer Panels. Other events sure to up the excitement level of the fans are scheduled as well. This year’s QuakeCon kicks off on August 19 and ends August 21.
QuakeCon is an annual convention organized by ZeniMax Media as a way to promote its major game franchises. The name is taken from one of the games, Quake. The first ever convention was done way back in 1996.
As mentioned, there are many signature developer panels for QuakeCon 2021 on the first day, which is August 19. These include:
- Celebrating 25 Years of Quake with id Software and Machine Games
- Time: 2:05 p.m. ET
- Description: Listen to Kevin Cloud and Marty Stratton from id Software and Jerk Gustafsson of MachineGames as they talk about the legacy and impact of Quake .
- Deep Dive into Deathloop with Arkane Lyon
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Description: Learn more about this upcoming game, particularly its multiplayer mode.
- Fallout 76: Making Appalachia Your Own with Fallout Worlds
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Description: The Fallout 76 development team shares their insight on how the game continues to evolve and give us a closer look on the upcoming Fallout Worlds Update.
- Inside the Award-Winning The Elder Scrolls Online with ZeniMax Online Studios
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Description: Matt Firor and Rich Lambert discuss the additions done to the game and what players can expect.
- Reliving the Opening of Skyrim with the Creators from BGS
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
- Description: Relive memories from the development of the game as the creators share insider stories.
- DOOM Eternal Studio Update with Marty and Hugo
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Description: Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin of id Software discuss what's been happening with the game.
A Revitalized Edition?
There are also other panels that fans can enjoy. One of these is “Let’s talk Quake” on August 20 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Headlining this panel is John Linneman from Digital Foundry as he talks to Jerk Gustafsson of Machine Games on the iconic legacy of Quake. However, what excited many fans was the fact that the description also said something about the “revitalized edition.” That may have been a bit on the spoiler side because when you look at the schedule over at the official site, that particular sentence is no longer there. Still, it would indeed be exciting if that is the case. You can watch that panel discussion here.
Free Goodies
Of course, it wouldn't be QuakeCon without the freebies. For this year, some of the highlights are:
- DOOM Eternal QuakeCon Slayer Skin
- Players can get the QuakeCon Slayer Skin, icon, and player badge for free.
- This is available from August 19 to September 2.
- Elder Scrolls Online Twitch Drops
- Players who have The Elder Scrolls Online and Twitch accounts linked through account.elderscrollsonline.com and watch at least 15 minutes of any of ESO streams get a Twitch Drop.
- The Twitch Drop contains one Ouroboros Crown Crate and one Flame Atronach Pack Wolf pet.
- Quake Champions Skin
- Log in to Quake Champions during QuakeCon and get the exclusive QuakeCon 2021 Gauntlet weapon skin, profile icon, and nameplate.
- This offer is available until August 23.
So are you ready for QuakeCon 2021?
