QUAKE I

> How to play Quake I online in 2026

Quake, released in 1996 by id Software under the watch of John Carmack, John Romero, American McGee and Sandy Petersen, was the first FPS with true 3D graphics: real polygons instead of sprites faking perspective. Quake engine, dark Lovecraftian/medieval atmosphere, industrial music by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), multiplayer where the Rocket Launcher and Super Nailgun became iconic, and the birth of concepts that shaped PC gaming: rocket jumping, strafejumping, bunnyhopping, and competitive esports. Mods like Threewave CTF and Team Fortress were born here.

Old Servers runs a free dedicated Quake 1 server, 24/7. Multiplayer with the classic maps (dm1, dm3, dm6, e1m1, e1m2, dm4) and a few community mods. Connect directly by IP or with the Launcher available from our Discord. Perfect for players who know what strafejumping through dm3 feels like, or anyone who understands why Quake's Rocket Launcher is one of gaming's all-time great weapons. Argentina hosting, nostalgic atmosphere, and that rocket "thunk" hitting just like it did in '96.