A Final Shift for Quake Champions
Bethesda has officially released Patch 1.31 for Quake Champions marking the end of the game's free-to-play lifecycle. This final update shifts the title to a paid model, now available exclusively on Steam for a flat price of $9.99. According to the official patch notes no further content updates are planned for the game moving forward. This transition effectively closes the door on the game's previous live-service structure, favoring a complete, static experience for the remaining player base.
What Changes for Existing and New Players
The most significant change accompanying this update is the total removal of the game's monetization systems. All battle passes, microtransactions, and in-app purchases have been stripped from the client. To compensate for the shift, all champions and 30 seasons' worth of past content have been unlocked for every player. This ensures that anyone purchasing the game now has immediate access to the full library of characters and cosmetic items previously gated behind seasonal progression or currency.
Technical and community management has also seen a final adjustment with the introduction of a new callvote system. Players can now initiate a vote to kick cheaters or abusive users from a match, with a limit of three votes allowed per game. This addition serves as the final tool for community moderation as the game enters its maintenance phase.
- Price: $9.99 on Steam.
- Content: All champions and 30 seasons of content unlocked.
- Monetization: Battle passes and microtransactions removed.
- Moderation: Callvote system allows 3 votes per match to kick players.
- Migration Deadline: Microsoft Store players must link their Bethesda.net account to Steam by October 7.
For those currently playing via the Microsoft Store, action is required to maintain access. Players must link their Bethesda.net account to Steam by October 7 to secure their copy of the new version. Existing Steam owners will receive the update at no additional cost, while new players must purchase the title at the $9.99 price point. This update represents the final state of the game, providing a complete package without the need for ongoing financial investment or seasonal grinding.